<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>Due to exciting growth, our client is seeking to fill a newly-created Controller position to lead financial operations for a private‑equity‑backed, multi‑location company experiencing rapid growth through acquisitions. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in an on‑site, collaborative environment and can manage and develop teams across two GTA locations while building scalable financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high‑impact role with strong career growth potential as the company continues to expand.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>F<strong>inancial Reporting & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial reporting for all Canadian divisions in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee POC accounting, WIP schedules, job costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting.</li><li>Manage annual compliance reporting (T4s, EHT, WSIB, CSST) and support audits.</li><li>Deliver recurring management reporting, including sales, labour, variance, and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payroll across all divisions; ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.</li><li>Act as backup for payroll processing as needed.</li><li>Manage annual payroll reporting (T4s, ROEs) and ensure legislative compliance.</li><li>Partner with HR on employee data, benefits, and compensation updates.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Develop sales, labour, and project margin forecasts with department leaders.</li><li>Maintain accurate charge‑out rates and cost structures.</li><li>Incorporate WIP, backlog, and POC into forecasts and projections.</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Banking</strong></p><ul><li>Lead collections and monitor cash flow, working capital, and unbilled revenue.</li><li>Maintain banking relationships and covenant compliance.</li><li>Oversee capital request and approval processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems, IT & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Act as primary contact with external IT providers.</li><li>Support ERP upgrades and system implementations.</li><li>Improve transaction processes, reporting accuracy, job costing, and WIP tracking.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding with HR.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee foreign contracts and FX application.</li><li>Support annual SR& ED claims.</li><li>Approve employee expense reports.</li><li>Track KPIs and provide regular performance reporting.</li><li>Produce management reports, including Jet Reports.</li><li>Provide weekly reporting to US parent company.</li><li>Support acquisition integration activities as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership Expectations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a distributed accounting and payroll team.</li><li>Maintain a visible, on‑site presence and collaborate closely with operations.</li><li>Build scalable processes aligned with growth and acquisition strategy.</li></ul>
<p>The proactive and hands-on Plant Controller will provide accurate and timely reporting on results and KPIs for our Fergus plant. It will ensure that costing, inventory valuation and control of flows are accurate. The position is the local finance referent at the plant.</p><p>This role is fully on-site in Fergus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to prepare financial statements, monthly reports, and analyze accounts to close month end accurately and provide relevant information to plant, business unit and corporate management.</li><li>Review and reconcile all supporting documentation provided to ensure the accuracy of the financial information and identify and necessary adjustments or unresolved issues.</li><li>Is in charge of the preparation of recurring or specific “on-demand” reports to support financial and operational performance analysis.</li><li>Participate in internal and external financial audits to comply with mandatory guidelines, as well as government filing requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Planning, Forecasting, and Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in the preparation of the division forecasts and budgets.</li><li>Participate in FX and non-ferrous risk management, including analysis of financial impact of hedging (metals and currency).</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Process Improvement and Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Improve financial reporting, month end reporting, production reporting, standard costing, inventory control and scrap reporting. Improve accuracy and timeliness of all reporting processes.</li><li>Promote changes in processes to improve efficiency of the Finance team and the Business Unit</li></ul><p> </p><p><u>Expected Results:</u></p><ul><li>Provide a monthly reporting to the Group in accordance with Group and IFRS rules</li><li>Develop and maintain the level of competence in the controlling department</li><li>Ensure reliability in data information system and support other functions in the process flow to be compliant with international and local accounting rules</li></ul>
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Controller (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater Hamilton Area (Onsite – 4 days /Remote 1 day)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months contract. </p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Multi-location Business Group</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>A growing business group with multiple locations in the Greater Hamilton Area is seeking an Interim Controller for a three-month assignment to provide hands-on leadership during a period of transition.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage month-end and year-end close processes</li><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations</li><li>Prepare financial statements and management reports</li><li>Support consolidated reporting across multiple business units</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal policies</li><li>Partner with the CFO to ensure smooth financial operations</li><li>Recommend and implement process improvements as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Assistant Controller – Publicly Traded Manufacturing Company</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Exciting Opportunity to Grow Your Career!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a <strong>leading publicly traded manufacturing company</strong>, for an experienced <strong>Assistant Controller</strong>. This is your chance to join a dynamic organization where you’ll play a key role in financial operations, reporting, and strategic decision-making. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make an impact, this role is for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Maintain general ledger integrity and manage journal entries.</li><li>Analyze financial performance, KPIs, and variances to support business goals.</li><li>Oversee tax filings and statutory returns for Canada and the U.S.</li><li>Handle bank reconciliations and review aging reports.</li><li>Assist with audits and recommend process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Collections Supervisor to join our team in Markham, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee credit and collections operations, ensuring efficient processes and maintaining strong customer relationships. Your expertise will drive the success of our financial services and B2B collections activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and guide the credit and collections team to achieve performance targets.</p><p>• Oversee B2C collections processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments.</p><p>• Maintain and update customer accounts using CRM systems to track collections effectively.</p><p>• Develop and implement strategies to improve collection rates and reduce outstanding balances.</p><p>• Handle escalated customer accounts, resolving disputes and maintaining positive relationships.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze accounts receivable metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless payment processing and customer satisfaction.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all credit and collections activities.</p><p>• Provide training and support to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports on collections performance and present findings to management.</p>
