Inventory Controller
- AB, Canada
- Calgary, AB, T2C 5G9, Canada
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- Experience
- Required Work Experience: 3+ years of financial management experience with increasing responsibility and complex roles
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We’re seeking a Inventory Controller who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter - and build a career with a company that’s building North America.
Job Title: Inventory Controller | Req ID: 17785 | HR Contact: Julie LUONG | Location: Calgary Quarry Park AB
ABOUT THE ROLE The Inventory Controller manages and oversees multi-site inventory reconciliations and valuations to ensure accurate financial reporting and valuation within a SOX / USGAAP framework. Positioned within the finance team, this role requires a CPA designation, manufacturing industry expertise, and SAP / ERP capabilities to maintain robust internal controls and drive process improvements.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Financial Oversight & Reconciliation: Lead and manage inventory reconciliations, physical stock counts, general ledger, and sub-ledgers.
- Standard Costing & Revaluation: Drive the periodic standard costing process and inventory revaluation routines to maintain accurate product costing.
- Internal Controls & Audit Compliance: Maintain robust internal controls over inventory, lead month-end closing activities, conduct balance sheet reviews, and support internal/external audit requirements.
- Documentation Management: Create and manage a centralized repository for inventory-related documentation (drone surveys, scale calibrations, monthly reconciliations).
- Systems Expertise (SAP): Serve as the finance subject matter expert for inventory-related SAP processes.
- Process Improvement: Continuously refine inventory tracking, valuation methodologies and stock management procedures across the manufacturing and network footprint.
- Variance Analysis & Reporting: Analyze, report, and provide actionable insights on inventory variances.
- Industry & System Requirements: Experience in a manufacturing environment along with advanced SAP skills and strong business partnering capabilities.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelors Degree
Field of Study Preferred: Accounting and Finance Degree
Additional Education Preferred: Professional accounting designation required (CPA)
Required Work Experience: 3+ years of financial management experience with increasing responsibility and complex roles
Required Technical Skills: SAP/ERP BI skills
Travel Requirements: 10%
Additional Requirements:
- US GAAP / SOX experience required
- Experience in a manufacturing environment along with advanced SAP skills and strong business partnering capabilities.
- Strong ability to influence with and without authority.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible Health & Dental benefits coverage for you and your dependents
- A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life
- Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning
- Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges
- Easy access to mental health and well-being support
- Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions
- Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services
- Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities
- Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
- A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team-oriented work environment
- Company-provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Inventory Controller manages multi-site inventory reconciliations, valuations, and standard costing processes to ensure accurate financial reporting. They are responsible for maintaining robust internal controls, leading month-end closing activities, and serving as the SAP subject matter expert for inventory processes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a CPA designation with at least 3 years of financial management experience in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and a strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance are required.
Skills
- Inventory reconciliation
- Financial reporting
- SOX compliance
- USGAAP
- SAP
- ERP
- Standard costing
- Internal controls
- Month-end closing
- Balance sheet review
- Variance analysis
- Business partnering
- Manufacturing industry expertise
- Data analysis
Benefits
- Flexible health and dental benefits
- Pension plan
- RRSP
- TFSA
- Employee and family assistance program
- Mental health and well-being support
- Service recognition awards
- Perks and discounts
- Online learning platforms
- Financial educational assistance
- Financial support for new parents
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Julie LUONG
Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Inventory Controller
- Financial Management
- CPA
- SAP
- ERP
- SOX
- US GAAP
- Manufacturing
- Reconciliation
- Valuation
- Standard Costing
- Internal Controls
- Audit Compliance
- Month-end closing
- Variance Analysis
- Business Partnering
- PPE
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Sub-ledgers
- Inventory Tracking
- Stock Management
- Data Analysis
- Process Improvement
- Accounting