ControllerManpower • Riverside, ON, CA

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Controller

Manpower • Riverside, ON, CA

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Financial Controller
Manufacturing | Full‑Time | On‑site
Salary: $110,000 – $125,000 + Bonus

Our manufacturing client in Orillia, ON is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a high‑impact leadership role for a hands‑on finance professional who enjoys strengthening controls, driving process improvement, and partnering closely with senior leadership to support operational and strategic decision‑making.

The Perks:

$110,000–$125,000
Benefits
Bonus
RRSP
vacation
and more

The Role:

Oversee and direct the daily activities of the finance team (4)
Direct, organize, and oversee the entire accounting function, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, billing, cost accounting, inventory, capital assets, and revenue recognition.
Lead the end‑to‑end preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements, board packages, and management reports, providing clear financial insights to support leadership decision‑making.
Ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, while continuously strengthening and enhancing internal controls.
Design, implement, and maintain robust control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting.
Lead the annual budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, ad‑hoc financial modeling, and cost‑benefit analyses to support both operational and strategic initiatives.
Act as the primary owner of financial controls within the ERP system, serving as a key subject‑matter expert and internal trainer for system users.
Manage grant accounting and reporting, ensuring proper tracking of funding, compliance with grant requirements, and timely submission of financial reports.
Drive finance process automation and digital transformation, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance data accuracy.
Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Senior Leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives and operational priorities.
Oversee and manage the organization’s credit, collections, and credit insurance programs, proactively mitigating financial and customer credit risk.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory accounting, including oversight of inventory controls, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory processes.
Lead all aspects of the annual external audit, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and coordinating audit execution and follow‑up.
Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the Finance team, fostering professional development and accountability.

You Bring:

CPA designation – MUST HAVE
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive finance experience with leadership responsibility at a Controller level
Manufacturing or industrial experience
Experience with job costing or cost accounting is a great asset
MS Excel proficiency and experience with ERP (or similar accounting systems)
Demonstrated success driving process improvement/automation

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