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Assistant Controller
<p>Are you a forward‑thinking finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, hands‑on environment? Do you want to be part of a growing organization where you can learn, influence decision‑making, and partner directly with senior leadership?</p><p>Our Niagara client is looking for an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to support the North American operations and play a key role in driving financial excellence across this established company's manufacturing environment. This is a highly interactive, <strong>onsite role </strong>designed for someone who enjoys working closely with operations, sales, and executive teams to support meaningful business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role is a Fantastic Opportunity</strong></p><ul><li><strong>100% onsite collaboration:</strong> Work closely with leaders across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance—solve problems faster, build stronger partnerships, and see the real-time impact of your work.</li><li><strong>High visibility & mentorship:</strong> Report directly to the Controller and work alongside the President/CEO and VP-level leaders.</li><li><strong>Meaningful learning and growth:</strong> Exposure to cost accounting, profitability analysis, forecasting, ERP/MIS projects, and strategic planning.</li><li><strong>Be part of a company on the rise:</strong> As our client continues to grow, you’ll help shape reporting processes, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to long-term business planning.</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p><strong>Manufacturing Operations – Cost Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Partner daily with the Director of Operations and Supply Chain Manager.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and production reporting.</li><li>Lead cost accounting activities and investment-controlling administration.</li><li>Provide manufacturing cost analyses, ROI assessments, and KPI reporting.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis between actuals, budget, and prior year results.</li></ul><p><strong>Sales – Profit Centre Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Work directly with the VP Sales & Marketing on financial reporting and analysis.</li><li>Maintain sales-related reporting systems and support profitability calculations.</li><li>Assist with planning, forecasting, and resolving deviations from sales plans.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP/ASPE.</li><li>Participate in policy, planning, and multi‑year business plan development.</li><li>Collaborate with auditors and support the annual audit process.</li><li>Contribute to ERP/MIS system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Participate in cross‑departmental projects and leadership meetings.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>What You Bring</strong></p><ul><li>University degree in Accounting, Business or Commerce.</li><li><strong>CPA designation</strong> (completed or near completion).</li><li><strong>Minimum 3 years</strong> of progressive financial experience within a <strong>manufacturing environment</strong>.</li><li>Strong knowledge of ASPE, cost accounting, budgeting, margin/ROI analysis.</li><li>Experience with ERP, BI, OLAP tools, and MS Office.</li><li>Excellent communication, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work with incomplete information and develop sound solutions.</li><li>Strong time management, detail orientation, and a positive, team-focused mindset.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Beamsville, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 95000.00 - 105000.00 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Are you a forward‑thinking finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, hands‑on environment? Do you want to be part of a growing organization where you can learn, influence decision‑making, and partner directly with senior leadership?</p><p>Our Niagara client is looking for an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to support the North American operations and play a key role in driving financial excellence across this established company's manufacturing environment. This is a highly interactive, <strong>onsite role </strong>designed for someone who enjoys working closely with operations, sales, and executive teams to support meaningful business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role is a Fantastic Opportunity</strong></p><ul><li><strong>100% onsite collaboration:</strong> Work closely with leaders across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance—solve problems faster, build stronger partnerships, and see the real-time impact of your work.</li><li><strong>High visibility & mentorship:</strong> Report directly to the Controller and work alongside the President/CEO and VP-level leaders.</li><li><strong>Meaningful learning and growth:</strong> Exposure to cost accounting, profitability analysis, forecasting, ERP/MIS projects, and strategic planning.</li><li><strong>Be part of a company on the rise:</strong> As our client continues to grow, you’ll help shape reporting processes, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to long-term business planning.</li></ul><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p><strong>Manufacturing Operations – Cost Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Partner daily with the Director of Operations and Supply Chain Manager.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and production reporting.</li><li>Lead cost accounting activities and investment-controlling administration.</li><li>Provide manufacturing cost analyses, ROI assessments, and KPI reporting.</li><li>Conduct variance analysis between actuals, budget, and prior year results.</li></ul><p><strong>Sales – Profit Centre Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Work directly with the VP Sales & Marketing on financial reporting and analysis.</li><li>Maintain sales-related reporting systems and support profitability calculations.</li><li>Assist with planning, forecasting, and resolving deviations from sales plans.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP/ASPE.</li><li>Participate in policy, planning, and multi‑year business plan development.</li><li>Collaborate with auditors and support the annual audit process.</li><li>Contribute to ERP/MIS system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.</li><li>Participate in cross‑departmental projects and leadership meetings.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
  • 2026-02-05T20:53:44Z

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