<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><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>
Greater Kitchener Waterloo Cambridge Guelph Area, ON
onsite
Permanent
175000.00 - 205000.00CAD / Yearly
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in the tri- cities region (Kitchener- Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph), Ontario, supporting our client's corporate operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee global financial reporting, treasury functions, budgeting, and compliance across multiple divisions and entities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at managing complex financial activities, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in ON SITE work.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated reports and detailed commentary.</p><p>• Assist in managing and oversight of treasury operations, including foreign exchange transactions, hedging activities, and liaising with banks.</p><p>• Supervise corporate tax functions, ensuring accurate transfer pricing and compliance with local regulations.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processes and self-insured benefits, including liaising on audits and valuation of retirement plans.</p><p>• Coordinate budgeting activities by consolidating semi-annual forecasts and financial projections.</p><p>• Support year-end processes, including corporate audits and finalizing financial statements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations across multiple countries and divisions.</p><p>• Handle special projects such as mergers and acquisitions (M& A) integration and intercompany transaction eliminations.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational leaders and other accounting department staff at multiple locations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Controller to oversee and manage the financial operations of our organization in New Hamburg, Ontario. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills and expertise in manufacturing/cost accounting, payroll, and financial reporting. You will play a critical role in maintaining compliance, optimizing processes, and supporting strategic decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, journal entries, and general ledger analysis.</p><p>• Monitor and update monthly USD exchange rates while hedging foreign exchange risk.</p><p>• Prepare, submit, and maintain statutory returns, such as T4s and other required filings, ensuring compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Generate and analyze monthly financial statements and reports to provide management with insights into financial performance.</p><p>• Coordinate with external accounting firm and consultants to provide necessary information for year-end reviews and tax return preparation.</p><p>• Supply annual financial data to consultants for research and development (SRED) claims.</p><p>• Respond to requests from Statistics Canada authorities promptly and accurately.</p><p>• Develop, implement, and maintain management information systems and internal controls to ensure data integrity and compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Oversee human resources functions, including benefits and pension administration.</p><p>• Participate in special projects and initiatives as assigned to support organizational goals.</p>
<p>We are pleased to be partnering with a respected client in Mississauga seeking a dedicated <strong>Controller</strong> to take ownership of their financial operations. This position presents an exceptional opportunity to shape core accounting processes, enhance operational efficiency, and work closely with executive leadership. If you excel in dynamic environments and bring a solutions-focused mindset, we invite you to explore this exciting role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee comprehensive accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable management, reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and the production of detailed financial reports.</li><li>Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes to ensure accurate and timely financial records.</li><li>Develop budgets, prepare forecasts, and conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic organizational decisions.</li><li>Collaborate closely with senior leadership and external partners to facilitate strategic planning, audit processes, and tax compliance.</li><li>Drive process optimization and spearhead initiatives for continuous improvement to increase workflow efficiency and overall effectiveness.</li></ul><p><br></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>We are looking for a Division Controller to oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance for our client within the manufacturing industry. Based ON SITE in Cambridge, Ontario, this role requires an experienced and detail-oriented individual with a strong background in plant accounting, reporting, and budgeting. The successful candidate will lead a small team and ensure compliance with financial regulations while driving efficiency and accuracy in all processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage financial reporting processes, including month-end close.</p><p>• Oversee costing practices, ensuring accuracy through detailed oversight.</p><p>• Conduct detailed profitability analyses and provide actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.</p><p>• Develop comprehensive forecasts and budgets, taking ownership of the planning process.</p><p>• Prepare tax returns and estimated tax provisions while coordinating submission processes.</p><p>• Facilitate audits and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.</p><p>• Lead weekly management reporting to provide insights and updates to managers.</p><p>• Handle intercompany charges with precision and compliance.</p><p>• Drive special projects to improve financial operations and support strategic initiatives.</p>
<p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with Company accounting policies, ASPE where appropriate, tax requirements and regulations.</li><li>Prepare and/or review annual financial statement support packages for legal entities and property portfolios.</li><li>Coordinate with external accountants for preparation of annual financial statements for multiple legal entities, including corporations, partnerships and joint ventures.</li><li>Manage intercompany accounting, reconciliations and consolidations across numerous entities including corporations, co-ownerships, and limited partnership structures. With multiple equity partners, ensuring properly recording and reconciling of legal entity ledgers is vital.</li></ul><p><strong>Property & Project Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee property-level accounting, including rental income, CAM reconciliations, and lease incentives.</li><li>Perform property accounting functions for properties/ elements as required and appropriate.</li><li>Manage accounting for property acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures.</li><li>Oversee development project accounting, including capitalization of costs.</li><li>Ensure accurate revenue recognition for lease agreements and property sales.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting for property portfolios and development projects.</li><li>Analyze variances in rental income and operating expenses.</li><li>Maintain rolling forecasts.</li><li>Support asset management with financial reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow, Treasury & Funding</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor cash flow at property and portfolio levels, executing cash movements as required.</li><li>Prepare ongoing cash flow forecasts, incorporating upcoming requirements and exposures.</li><li>Manage banking arrangements and requirements across the portfolio and its 40+ bank accounts.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable levels and vendor payment process.</li></ul><p><strong>Internal Controls, Risk & Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain general ledger and chart of accounts.</li><li>Design and maintain internal controls over rental billing, service charge recoveries, and capital expenditures.</li><li>Ensure accurate reconciliation of tenant accounts and service charge balances.</li><li>Contribute to developments and enhancements of Yardi operating software.</li><li>Enforce spending and approval controls.</li><li>Support audits and reviews.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop the finance and property accounting teams.</li><li>Partner with all areas of the business in providing financial support and insight.</li><li>Act as a key finance contact for internal staff, vendors and service providers, and external accountants.</li></ul><p><strong>Tax Compliance Support</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate tax filings with external advisors.</li><li>Prepare schedules for income tax, HST.</li></ul>
<p>Reporting to the Director of Operations Finance, this position will work closely with site leadership to provide financial analysis and analytical support, in tandem with deploying results. The role actively collaborates to drive growth, efficiency, and improve profitability. Responsible for performing weekly, monthly, and yearly deliverables, supporting cross-functional departments in data driven decision-making. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Prepare weekly reports for facility management, understand financial impacts deriving from operational activities.</p><p>· Responsible for accurate month-end closing activities, financial statement reporting, forecasting and monthly analysis of results to budget, forecast, and prior year. Evaluate variances to understand driving factors, support and making recommendations for actions and improvements.</p><p>· Aid efficiency enhancements through comprehensive analysis of business performance (operational and financial), identifying risks and opportunities, alongside highlighting tendencies.</p><p>· Understand both raw material and product movements throughout, while performing raw material mass balances and yield reporting, aligning to financials. </p><p>· Engage in annual budgeting process with site leadership and provide additional analysis on operational impacts to other facilities and areas of the business.</p><p>· Ensure ERP entries are compliant and consistent, actively review production orders, understand inventory movements, lead product costing, and advise on best practices for various cost accounting tasks. </p><p>· Contribute to implementation of new reporting at the facility and educate applicable department(s) on methodologies.</p><p>· Various ad-hoc reporting and analysis, as required.</p>
<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>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting for our organization in Oakville, Ontario. This role requires a strong leader with expertise in managing global financial processes, ensuring compliance with international standards, and driving efficiency in accounting systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in manufacturing or automotive industries, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and jurisdictions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and coordinate month-end and year-end closing processes for multiple international entities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.<br>• Provide guidance and support to subsidiary accounting teams, including training, process improvement, and performance evaluation.<br>• Develop and enforce consistent accounting policies and procedures in line with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.<br>• Partner with regional finance teams to ensure accurate accruals, reconciliations, journal entries, and resolution of accounting discrepancies.<br>• Oversee intercompany transactions, ensuring proper elimination and consolidation entries for global financial reporting.<br>• Lead the preparation and coordination of documentation to support external audits, maintaining clear communication with auditors.<br>• Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions.<br>• Implement improvements in financial systems, enhance data accuracy, and streamline reporting processes through automation.<br>• Contribute to initiatives focused on internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance.<br>• Travel periodically to provide hands-on support to regional finance teams as needed.
