Manager, Accounting & Controllership

Midland, ON

Raytheon ELCAN is a global leader in high-precision optical systems. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and excellence spans over 70 years and has earned us a reputation for delivering cutting-edge solutions for the most demanding challenges in the world. Join our dynamic team and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact across the globe.

We are seeking a Manager of Accounting & Controllership to work in partnership with operational leaders and other Finance business partners to support strategic decision making. Reporting to the Associate Director of Finance & Digital Technology, the successful candidate will also manage the general ledger, close cycle, and support monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting.

Why Raytheon ELCAN:

At Raytheon ELCAN, we offer more than just a job: we offer the opportunity to be part of a global team that is shaping the future of high-precision optical systems. We provide an innovative work environment, great workplace culture, job flexibility, opportunities for professional growth, annual bonus, and signing bonus. Join us and contribute to projects that push the boundaries of optics while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field.

Raytheon ELCAN is located in Midland, Ontario, a community known for its technological advancements. Midland offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty nestled on the shores of Georgian Bay, making it an ideal place to work, grow, and belong.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Development: Provide strong leadership and coaching to the Finance team; foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment and a culture of continuous improvement within Finance
Financial Controls & Processes: Develop, direct, plan, and evaluate accounting policies and procedures; manage intercompany and fixed asset accounting
Financial Operations & Systems: Manage planning and direction of accounting activities, including the maintenance of the ledger and financial statements; coordinate credit review and collection of unpaid bills
Compliance & Reporting: Conduct or assist in the documentation of cost, government, and project accounting
Coach, train, and inspire a team of two to three direct reports to a higher level of success and accountability
Set key performance standards for the finance team

Qualifications & Experience:

Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field
CPA designation required
Minimum eight years’ progressive Finance experience in a Corporate Controller environment
Proven ability to establish trusted relationships across the organization
Excellent MS Office skills are required, especially Excel
Exemplary listening, communication, and interpersonal skills
Proven track record of motivating, training, and coaching others to a higher level of success and accountability

Other Attributes:

Highly analytic problem solver who is intellectually curious
Values-based leadership qualities
Comfort with rolling up your sleeves to get things done
Ability to be both process and system oriented given the large number of stakeholders and volume of information involved in most activities
Demonstrated results impacting a positive team culture

Raytheon ELCAN offers a competitive compensation package that includes signing bonus, annual incentive program, benefits, and pension plan.

The successful candidate will be required to complete a criminal reference check and obtain/maintain a Government of Canada security clearance and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods.

Raytheon ELCAN is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we welcome applications from all qualified persons. We are an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Raytheon ELCAN will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process to any applicants with disabilities. If you require disability-related accommodations, please contact Human Resources. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.