<p>Our client a leader in the industrial manufacturing space for 60 plus years has an immediate opening for a Plant Controller. The Plant Controller is vital in ensuring accurate financial reporting, safeguarding company assets, and driving strategies that enhance profitability and operational efficiency. If you are a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and expertise in financial management, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring compliance with Canadian standards and corporate guidelines.</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting and inventory valuation processes, including standard costing and variance analysis.</p><p>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, delivering insights to improve decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with plant leadership to identify opportunities for margin improvement and waste reduction.</p><p>• Ensure adherence to tax regulations, audit requirements, and corporate policies while mitigating financial risks.</p><p>• Support lean manufacturing initiatives by providing financial expertise and analysis.</p><p>• Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</p><p>• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as required to support operational needs.</p><p>• Monitor capital management processes to ensure optimal allocation of resources.</p>
<p><strong>Job Title: Operational Finance Manager / Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Vaughan / Concord, ON (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote<strong>)</strong></p><p><strong>Duration: </strong>3 Months Contract (potential for extension)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client is an entrepreneurial company experiencing rapid change and growth. They are seeking a proactive Operational Finance Manager / Controller to lead finance initiatives and support ongoing transformation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, with a focus on cost accounting and inventory management across multiple SKUs</li><li>Analyze operational and sales performance; provide insights by SKU, channel, and retailer</li><li>Support ERP (NetSuite) implementation and process improvements</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams, including commercial, operations, and supply chain, etc.</li><li>Conduct profitability analysis, drawing meaningful insights from financial and operational data, and clearly communicate the company’s financial story to leadership</li><li>Provide guidance in demand planning, market trends analysis, cost of goods sold (COGS), and bill of materials management</li></ul>
<p><strong>Plant Controller, 3-month contract</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> On-site, Guelph</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> Robert Half is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations at two manufacturing facilities. This position is fully on-site, supporting daily operations, financial planning, and reporting, while managing a small office team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee all plant accounting functions, including financial statements, cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis.</li><li>Support both facilities by monitoring performance, helping drive operational improvements, and ensuring compliance with company policies.</li><li>Manage weekly/monthly reporting and forecasting; prepare budgets for plant operations.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop two admin/accounting team members.</li><li>Collaborate with plant management and operations teams to identify and resolve financial issues.</li><li>Lead annual and interim inventory processes and ensure accurate reporting.</li><li>Maintain internal controls and support external/internal audits.</li><li>Provide timely and clear communication of financial results and recommendations to site leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sales Administrator to join our team in Toronto, Ontario, on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the smooth execution of sales and trade agreements, handling administrative tasks, and supporting logistical operations. This position requires collaboration with both internal teams and external partners to ensure efficient order processing, documentation, and customer service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process customer orders and input relevant data into internal systems with accuracy.<br>• Prepare and manage sales and purchase contracts, along with associated documentation.<br>• Issue invoices and oversee accounts receivable and payable to ensure timely transactions.<br>• Coordinate logistics operations, including customs documentation, truck scheduling, and shipment tracking.<br>• Address customer inquiries and resolve basic issues to maintain satisfaction.<br>• Monitor inventory levels, identify discrepancies, and report findings to management.<br>• Assist in preparing credit applications, tracking credit limits, and managing overdue accounts.<br>• Organize and maintain confidential documents under the guidance of the General Manager.<br>• Support monthly inventory reporting and contribute to the preparation of business intelligence reports.<br>• Provide backup assistance to other contract administrators during absences and support the team with ad-hoc assignments.
<p>We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented US Controller to oversee and manage accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This role requires a strong understanding of financial reporting, and internal control functions for a fast-growing clean-technology organization. The ideal candidate is hands-on, is looking to come in and hit the ground running via standardizing internal controls, SOP, and excels in dynamic environments with a strong background in manufacturing, inventory management, multi-currency operations, ERP implementation, and full-cycle accounting. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Define accounting workflows, approval structures, and system controls.</p><p>• Supervise high-volume AP/AR processes; ensure timely payments and collections.</p><p>• Manage payroll processing and related reporting.</p><p>• Implement process improvements for scalability and accuracy.</p><p>• Lead the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing process.</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and present US GAAP-compliant financial statements (P& L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).</p><p>• Manage general ledger accuracy, account reconciliations, and journal entries.</p><p>• Own corporate cash management, bank reporting, and forecasting.</p><p>• Drive continuous improvement of accounting policies and internal controls.</p><p>• Lead annual audits and ensure timely review completion.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.</p><p>• Oversee tax filings, payroll compliance, and regulatory reporting.</p><p>• Oversee inventory accounting including WIP tracking, standard costing, BOM accuracy, cycle counts, and COGS reconciliation.</p><p>• Partner with Operations to analyze production variances, scrap, rework, and throughput efficiencies.</p><p>• Manage foreign currency transactions, revaluations, intercompany accounts, and multi-entity consolidations.</p>
<p>Are you a visionary financial leader with a knack for multi-entity operations, technology integration, and process improvement? If so, we have an excellent opportunity as a <strong>Group Controller</strong> for a well-established and growing distribution organization. Our client prides itself on fostering a collaborative culture and values-driven growth backed by acquisitions.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the CFO and leading a team of 7-10 staff, this is a unique opportunity to lead change within a company that supports career development and values innovation. We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced yet supportive environment and who brings a combination of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a collaborative spirit.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What is in it for you?</strong></p><ul><li>Low Turnover with Tenured Teams: Be part of a stable environment where existing teams have deep industry knowledge and long-standing relationships.</li><li>Growth Through Acquisitions: Join a company that’s expanding operations strategically, creating opportunities for internal career advancement.</li><li>Career Development: Become a key player in an organization that prioritizes investing in employees' growth and upward mobility.</li><li>Technology-Driven: Lead the charge in automating financial reporting and implementing ERP/dashboards for smarter, faster decision-making.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting and Financial Reporting (ASPE)</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee financial reporting across Canadian and US business units, ensuring timely, accurate, and insights-driven consolidation on a monthly, quarterly, trailing 12-month, and annual basis.</li><li>Conduct robust variance analyses and close month-end processes within 10 business days, including workbook updates and intercompany reconciliations.</li><li>Oversee inventory valuation considerations (e.g., tariffs, landed costs, purchase discounts) and performance metrics across numerous product lines.</li></ul><p><strong>Tax Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage corporate tax reporting and timely compliance across Canada and the United States, including transfer pricing arrangements.</li><li>Collaborate with external tax advisors on complex filings for federal, state/provincial, and local requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Financial Initiatives</strong></p><ul><li>Support M& A due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and financial modeling for strategic growth initiatives.</li><li>Forecast trends in working capital, backlogs, pricing margins, and customer/supplier behavior to optimize business decisions.</li><li>Drive cost reduction via operational synergies during integrations.</li></ul><p><strong>Technology Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Spearhead ERP system implementations, creating real-time KPI dashboards for more efficient decision-making.</li><li>Leverage AI and automation tools (e.g., BI tools, Expensify) to streamline tasks while maintaining rigorous controls.</li></ul><p><strong>Management & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, IT) to align financial strategy with broader business objectives.</li><li>Simplify communication of financial insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced finance professional to serve as Plant Controller for our client’s team. In this pivotal role, you will drive financial strategy and support operational excellence by partnering with plant leadership and the General Manager. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will oversee all aspects of financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic alignment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Partnership: </strong>Work closely with plant management to support financial planning, forecasting, and the development of business strategies.</li><li><strong>Budgeting & Financial Reporting: </strong>Lead the preparation of annual budgets, conduct profit and loss reviews, and manage financial statement reporting.</li><li><strong>Accounting Operations:</strong> Oversee general accounting functions, month-end close processes, tax compliance, and ERP system administration.</li><li><strong>Cost Management: </strong>Maintain precise cost accounting, manage bills of materials, provide business case analysis for production, and perform inventory analysis.</li><li><strong>Performance Improvement: </strong>Deliver actionable financial analysis, evaluate capital investments, and champion cost reduction initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
