Cost controller Jobs in Pickering, ON

About the Company
Our client is a technology company. They are looking for a Director of Finance to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Strategic leadership role in a global, growth-focused manufacturing company.
• Opportunity to lead financial modernization and automation efforts.
• Competitive compensation package
• Performance bonus
• Comprehensive benefits

About the Opportunity

• Financial Oversight & Reporting
  • Lead the preparation and consolidation of financial statements in accordance with ASPE, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for global operations.
  • Develop and manage internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure audit readiness.
  • Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
  • Oversee cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and treasury functions.
• Cost Accounting & Inventory Control
  • Manage cost accounting functions including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost allocations across multiple manufacturing sites.
  • Oversee inventory accounting processes including cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and valuation; ensure accuracy in inventory reporting across domestic and international locations.
  • Support inventory planning strategies that improve turnover and reduce obsolescence.
• ERP Systems & Process Improvement
  • Serve as the finance lead for ERP optimization and enhancements (e.g., Nesuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics), with a focus on manufacturing and finance modules.
  • Champion the automation of finance processes, including AP/AR workflows, journal entries, and reporting tools.
  • Collaborate with IT and operations to ensure ERP systems reflect accurate financial data and support real-time decision-making.
• BOM Integrity & Operational Costing
  • Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain teams to ensure Bills of Materials (BOMs) are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Oversee costing models and provide financial analysis to support pricing strategies, cost reductions, and profitability improvement.
• Analytics & Business Intelligence
  • Leverage Power BI or other analytics tools to deliver financial dashboards and performance metrics.
  • Provide insights into cost structures, margin performance, and operational trends to support strategic initiatives.
• Transfer Pricing & Compliance
  • Manage transfer pricing policies and documentation in line with international tax regulations.
  • Ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions and support external audits and tax filings.
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead and mentor a team that includes Controllers and two bookkeepers, HR and Real estate staff
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Provide financial leadership for HR and real estate operations, aligning resources with long-term business strategy.

About You

• CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting,.
• Proven experience with ERP systems and process improvement; ERP implementation experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Power BI or similar BI/reporting platforms.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and international financial structures, including transfer pricing.

Salary Range
$130,000 - $160,000 / year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.