<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>
<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><strong>Job Title: </strong>Controller</p><p><strong>Working Arrangement: </strong>Oakville, 5 days onsite</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 3-6 months</p><p><strong>Job Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Our client in Oakville is seeking a strategic Controller. This position is a for a hands-on leader overseeing daily finance operations but also be a steward shaping the long-term financial vision for our business. Working collaboratively with the Managing Director, Global Finance Team, and cross-functional leaders, the Controller will drive financial excellence, enabling the company to invest in our people, products, and systems for maximum return.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Develop and deliver on the strategic financial objectives and priorities.</p><p>· Enhance financial performance through improved forecasting, reporting (including budget-to-actual analysis and variance reporting), business analysis, and continuous process improvement.</p><p>· Oversee all finance and accounting functions, including general accounting, treasury, tax, payroll, and benefits, ensuring all compliance and regulatory requirements are met.</p><p>· Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, management reports, annual budgets, and quarterly forecasts.</p><p>· Analyze, interpret, and communicate monthly results, trends, and key performance indicators related to sales, expenditures, and profit margins.</p><p>· Collaborate with the Managing Director and Senior Leadership on monthly business reviews and strategic presentations.</p><p>· Partner with Corporate FP& A for annual budget processes and ongoing forecasts.</p><p>· Create and manage pricing models; inform commercial business decisions with financial insight and analysis.</p><p>· Drive efficiency, automation, and best practices to optimize financial and business processes.</p><p>· Analyze complex financial scenarios and identify value-creation opportunities, incorporating data from marketing, logistics, and manufacturing.</p><p>· Administer and process payroll and employee benefits, ensuring compliance.</p><p>· Prepare and manage sales tax filings and remittances.</p><p>· Act as a financial steward, safeguarding company assets and proprietary information.</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Role Overview: </strong></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Marketing / Marketing Communications Manager</strong> to lead and execute marketing communication activities for our Canadian subsidiary. This is a hands-on managerial role with no direct reports, responsible for local brand execution while closely coordinating with the U.S. subsidiary and global HQ. The role reports directly to the <strong>Country Head</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Brand Communication (In-house)</strong></p><p>· Lead subsidiary-level brand communication activities aligned with global brand strategy</p><p>· Manage and support SNS content and website updates</p><p>· Ensure consistent application of global brand guidelines across all materials</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Cross-Regional Marketing Coordination (HQ & U.S. Subsidiary)</strong></p><p>· Coordinate marketing initiatives and assets with global HQ and the U.S. marketing team</p><p>· Localize global and regional marketing materials for the Canadian market</p><p>· Align campaign timelines, messaging, and content updates across regions</p><p>· Act as the primary Marcomm coordination point between Canada, the U.S., and HQ</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Trade & Dealer Marketing Communications</strong></p><p>· Lead marketing communication initiatives in collaboration with key dealers and partners</p><p>· Develop and manage Marcomm materials supporting dealer programs and promotions</p><p>· Serve as the primary Marcomm contact for internal sales teams</p><p><br></p><p><strong>POS Materials Planning & Management</strong></p><p>· Plan, develop, and manage POS materials (banners, posters, in-store displays, etc.)</p><p>· Oversee production schedules, quantities, and vendor coordination</p><p>· Ensure quality control and on-time delivery</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Catalog & Warranty Materials Management</strong></p><p>· Lead the creation and management of product catalogs, warranty brochures, and printed collateral</p><p>· Perform hands-on design and layout work using <strong>Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop (required)</strong></p><p>· Manage revisions, print specifications, and inventory levels</p><p>· Coordinate content approvals with HQ and internal stakeholders</p>
