Performance Controller

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A PERFORMANCE CONTROLLER POSITION LOCATION: FORT ERIE, ONTARIO Reporting to the Head of Controlling, the Performance Controller is responsible for maintaining margin analysis on all Airbus Helicopters Canada Limited operational lines. The Performance Controller communicates with operational managers to ensure that transactions and processes are in place to ensure sound financial decisions and assists the operational units to correct mistakes and prevent future ones.

Review & Prepare Margin Analysis Reports on all Products/Services Collect all data to determine business costs on products and services. Generate a detailed Margin Analysis on Aircraft Completions, MRO and Spare. Generate a detailed Margin Analysis on Manufacturing Program. Review the Gross Margins on all product lines and conduct an in-depth analysis on unusual transactions or significant variances. Verify that all material requirements of the project are issued while valid outstanding requirements are accrued. Ensure that the reported revenue and costs are in line with aircraft type or model. Investigate and correct discrepancies. Review, investigate and reconcile Inventory (Stock& WIP) Assist in preparation for WIP and stock counts. Reconcile monthly the WIP and Inventory sub-ledgers to GL accounts. Monitor and review quarterly status of work orders with the Planners and Production Supervisors. Month-end Journal entries and reporting related to sales and cost of sales Assist in month-end closing, prepare journal entries as necessary, analyse inventory evaluation and provisions, inventory roll forward. Create journal entries and Summary of cost accruals. Prepare and monitor account reconciliations for inventory and cost accrual accounts, ensure timely resolution accruals. SAP FI-CO super user Collaborate with other departments on SAP process improvements and present financial impacts and finance recommendations. Participate with IM’s request for assistance in resolving system issues and be an active member of the Super-User Group. Act as a primary person to validate tests from a finance perspective for SAP process improvements.  Respond to various queries and requests from external/internal auditors, Stat Canada, SRED, Royalty Calc and Manufacturing Offset. Create Control ID’s for Aircraft completions and Repair & Overhaul projects. Assign and create work centre codes as required by planning and production departments. Control the Inventory Class Codes and map against appropriate GL accounts. Develop and assign Product Line codes to all revenue generating parts or projects. Support other Departments Assist and direct Commercial Office/Planning/Procurement in completing unusual sales transactions. Work with Material Control Specialists, Repair & Overhaul Director, Programs Management and other departments on immediate report requirements and various projects. Liaisons with the Operational managers and supervisors of the company to explain financial results and drivers, and to review and introduce corrective actions on operational processes.

REQUIREMENTS Education University Degree in Accounting, finance, or related field of study.

Minimum 6 years of experience in a Manufacturing Environment . Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial related reports. Ability to work with teams to produce quality materials within tight time frames and simultaneously manage several problems. Excellent organizational skills. Able to multi-task and be self-motivated. Strong interpersonal skills. Proven prioritization, time management and project management skills. Advanced working knowledge of Excel and databases. Proficiency in SAP/GSuite. AHCA is committed to inclusivity; therefore, accommodations can be made available for all applicants, except where a bona fide occupational requirement applies.  This job