Job Description

Corporate Controller-CAN-BC-Vancouver

At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are inventors, engineers, manufacturers and suppliers of advanced clean fuel systems and components that can change the way the world moves. Our products and technologies deliver performance, fuel efficiency and environmental benefits to address the challenges of global climate change and urban air quality. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, we serve our customers in more than 70 countries with leading global transportation brands.

Powerful trends in greenhouse gas ("GHG") emission reduction regulations have created a compelling opportunity for gaseous-fuel product solutions powered by natural gas, propane, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen. With our strategic partners, we are turning our business plan into reality. We share a common objective: to create clean transportation solutions that meet existing and future emissions regulations and targets for GHG reduction.

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director, Finance, the Corporate Controller is accountable for managing the Company's reporting and accounting functions. This will include finance operations, regulatory and financial reporting, and advice on implementations of ERPs and other software systems for the Company. The Corporate Controller is also responsible for accounting standard compliance under U.S. GAAP and the internal control over financial reporting ("ICFR") program, maintaining and improving business processes and controls to ensure the effectiveness of the Company's ICFR program. The Corporate Controller will provide leadership and will work closely with the finance team in the Italian office to ensure corporate accounting and reporting meet the corporate reporting needs. We will be offering a competitive compensation package and it will be a hybrid work arrangement (in-office & remote working).

Position Responsibilities

Finance Operations

• Manage the controllership function including day-to-day accounting, monthly and quarterly close and consolidation, quarterly and annual financial reporting and maintaining and enforcing Company's policies, process and controls.
• Advice on system implementation by providing feedback on best practices on process improvements including improvements in existing ERP systems, co-ordinating the design and implementation of any changes or new tools in consideration of ITGC compliance.
• Oversee corporate payroll function including payroll and expenses disbursement, ensure the compliance to payroll regulations and the privacy policy.
• Manage the Company's share-based compensation program and coordinate with HR on grant, vesting and releasing events.
• Provide leadership to the finance team through appropriate guidance and development/improvement, succession planning, building strong relationships and maintain highest levels of ethics and integrity

External Reporting and SOX Compliance

• Lead the external reporting process, including review of the consolidations, financial statements and MD&A under U.S. GAAP. Coordinate timely preparation and feedback from disclosure committee, audit committee, and external auditors of the filing documents.
• Ensure compliance through managing the ICFR program, maintain communications with internal and external auditors to any changes to process and controls, and address any identified gaps effectively.
• Keep up-to-date with technical accounting knowledge and updates under U.S. GAAP, identify any new accounting issues within the organization and provide guidance to team members both locally and internationally on any complex accounting issues and maintain and review sufficient documentation including accounting memos and supporting schedules.

Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Promote Westport's H&S culture by leading by example in relation to Environmental, H&S policies and procedures and understand your obligations and responsibilities as it relates to applicable H&S Acts and Regulations
• Enforce Westport's H&S policies and procedures, encourage safe work practices, correct unsafe acts or conditions, conduct formal and informal workplace inspections
• Immediately respond to, investigate and take action from reports of unsafe conditions and/or behaviors

Position Requirements

• The ideal candidate has had a progressive career that ideally encompasses disciplined training in a 'big four' accounting firm combined with experience in a growth-oriented public company where they have a track record of success as consultants at Controller or Director, Finance level for the controllership, external reporting, and cash management functions
• A university degree combined with a CPA (CA)
• Experience with U.S. GAAP reporting company is an asset
• Extremely knowledgeable in external reporting, accounting principles, and financial data analysis
• Strong knowledge of integrated financial and management information systems. Can advise on the development of the infrastructure and systems needed to support integration and growth
• Excellent communication skills, including orally, written as well as in a presentation format
• Detail-oriented with a sense of urgency. Respected for the quality and accuracy of their work and able to spot discrepancies and investigate to ensure the integrity of external reporting
• Effective team player with strong mentorship experience with all levels of staff members
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and delegate responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
• Possess strong leadership skills and business acumen

Application Procedure

To apply for this opportunity, please submit your application to our Corporate Recruitment team in confidence by clicking the "Apply Now" link below. While we thank you in advance for your interest and application, we will only be responding to shortlisted candidates.