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4 results for Controller in Kitchener, ON

Controller
  • Burlington, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>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.</p><p>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. <strong>This position is based in Burlington, ON and is 100% onsite.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li>Onsite collaboration with operations and executive leadership</li><li>Clear career growth path </li><li>Exposure to cross-border (Canada &amp; U.S.) operations</li><li>Work within a large-scale, publicly traded manufacturing environment</li><li>Opportunity to drive ERP optimization and process improvements</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting &amp; Close</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month-end close and consolidation across multiple entities</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, KPIs, and variance analysis</li><li>Ensure balance sheet integrity and compliance with corporate policies</li><li>Support audit, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements (Canada &amp; U.S.)</li></ul><p><strong>FP&amp;A &amp; Business Partnering</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with operational leaders to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis</li><li>Evaluate costing, pricing, and capital investments</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow &amp; Working Capital</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee cash management, AP, and payment cycles</li><li>Maintain strong controls and deliver accurate cash flow forecasting</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership &amp; Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop the accounting team</li><li>Foster a high-performance, collaborative onsite culture</li><li>Drive succession planning and team development</li></ul><p><strong>Controls &amp; Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks</li><li>Identify and implement process and efficiency improvements</li></ul><p><strong>Manufacturing Finance &amp; Systems</strong></p><ul><li>Own standard costing, cost rolls, and variance analysis</li><li>Support ERP enhancements (JD Edwards preferred)</li><li>Partner with operations on inventory, production, and cost optimization</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Details</strong></p><ul><li>10–15% travel across North American plant locations</li><li>Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership</li></ul><p>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.</p>
  • 2026-06-25T00:00:00Z
Dispatcher
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 55000 - 65000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking a highly organized and customer-focused <strong>Dispatcher / Logistics Coordinator</strong> to support daily transportation, moving, and fleet operations. This role is responsible for coordinating drivers, crews, trucks, equipment, and customer schedules to ensure efficient service delivery and exceptional customer satisfaction.</p><p>The Dispatcher serves as the central point of communication between drivers, moving crews, customers, and operations teams. The successful candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills, sound decision-making abilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced logistics and transportation environment where priorities can change quickly.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and dispatch drivers, moving crews, trucks, and equipment to meet daily transportation and customer service requirements.</li><li>Schedule routes, allocate resources, and support efficient fleet utilization across multiple jobs and service locations.</li><li>Monitor daily transportation and moving operations, proactively addressing service disruptions, delays, equipment issues, and staffing challenges.</li><li>Maintain real-time communication with drivers, crews, customers, and internal stakeholders throughout the day.</li><li>Adjust schedules and dispatch assignments as required to accommodate changing customer needs and operational priorities.</li><li>Track job progress and ensure moves and deliveries are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.</li><li>Enter, update, and maintain accurate information within dispatch, transportation management, and scheduling systems.</li><li>Respond to customer inquiries, resolve service issues, and provide timely updates regarding job status and scheduling changes.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies, transportation regulations, safety standards, and operational procedures.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and service excellence.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-29T00:00:00Z
Plant Controller
  • Mississauga, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p>Plant Controller</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is currently working with a well-established organization in the industrial/manufacturing sector to recruit a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> for a key operational site. This is a highly visible role that will partner closely with plant leadership and play a critical part in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.</p><p>The Plant Controller will act as a trusted business partner to both finance and operations, providing timely and accurate financial insights while helping to optimize plant performance and support continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all plant-level financial reporting, including monthly close, management reporting, and variance analysis</li><li>Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts, working closely with operations to align financial targets with production goals</li><li>Monitor and analyze key cost drivers, including labor, materials, and overhead, to identify opportunities for cost savings and improved efficiency</li><li>Oversee inventory accounting, including valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation processes</li><li>Partner with plant leadership to provide actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial reporting requirements</li><li>Support capital expenditure planning and tracking, including ROI analysis</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to financial processes, reporting accuracy, and system enhancements</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, and senior finance leadership</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-29T00:00:00Z
Buyer
  • Milverton, ON
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 60000 - 73000 CAD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Are you looking to move out of automotive and into a more stable, less volatile industry?</strong></p><p>This is a great opportunity to transition into the construction / HVAC equipment space with a company that offers long-term stability and a collaborative environment.</p><p>Our client is a well-established company with 75+ years of success, supporting the construction and building systems industry. They are growing and looking to add a Buyer to their team.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>As the Buyer, you’ll play a key role in keeping business running smoothly by ensuring products are ordered, tracked, and delivered on time.</p><p>You’ll manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and proactively stay ahead of inventory needs.</p><p><br></p><p>✅ What You’ll Be Doing</p><ul><li>Process and release purchase orders aligned to customer demand</li><li>Verify supplier invoices for accuracy (pricing, quantities, delivery)</li><li>Follow up on open orders to ensure on-time delivery</li><li>Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or disruptions</li><li>Review and maintain competitive supplier pricing</li><li>Maintain accurate purchasing records and ERP data</li><li>Partner with Quality on supplier and product issues</li><li>Track and reduce excess / obsolete inventory</li><li>Monitor supplier performance (delivery, cost, quality)</li><li>Identify opportunities to optimize spend and improve supply flow</li><li>Analyze purchasing data to proactively mitigate supply chain risks</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-06-23T00:00:00Z