Controller

Our client, a large, publicly traded global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controller to join their leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering strong career progression within a values-driven, growth-oriented environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a collaborative, onsite setting, partnering closely with operations and senior leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement. This position is based in Burlington, ON and is 100% onsite.

Why This Role?

• Onsite collaboration with operations and executive leadership
• Clear career growth path
• Exposure to cross-border (Canada & U.S.) operations
• Work within a large-scale, publicly traded manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to drive ERP optimization and process improvements

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead the month-end close and consolidation across multiple entities
• Prepare and review financial statements, KPIs, and variance analysis
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and compliance with corporate policies
• Support audit, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements (Canada & U.S.)

FP& A & Business Partnering

• Partner with operational leaders to support strategic decision-making
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis
• Evaluate costing, pricing, and capital investments

Cash Flow & Working Capital

• Oversee cash management, AP, and payment cycles
• Maintain strong controls and deliver accurate cash flow forecasting

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and develop the accounting team
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative onsite culture
• Drive succession planning and team development

Controls & Process Improvement

• Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks
• Identify and implement process and efficiency improvements

Manufacturing Finance & Systems

• Own standard costing, cost rolls, and variance analysis
• Support ERP enhancements (JD Edwards preferred)
• Partner with operations on inventory, production, and cost optimization

Additional Details

• 10–15% travel across North American plant locations
• Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership

If you’re a driven finance leader looking for a hands-on, onsite role with meaningful impact and long-term career growth, we’d love to connect.