<p>The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller in overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role is suited for a professional with strong full-cycle accounting experience who can contribute to accurate financial reporting, process improvements, and compliance while developing toward a senior finance leadership role.</p><p>This is a fully on-site role in Arthur, ON. Candidates must live within close proximity to this location.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and perform full-cycle accounting, including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and reconciliations</li><li>Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness</li><li>Review journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy and compliance</li><li>Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections</li><li>Perform variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance to management</li><li>Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax filings, and company policies</li><li>Assist with external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responses</li><li>Assist in maintaining and improving accounting systems and processes</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process enhancements within the finance function</li><li>Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff, as needed</li><li>Act as a backup to the Financial Controller and assist with ad hoc financial projects</li></ul>
<p>Our client is a highly collaborative, long-established organization where people truly build their careers. Due to exciting North American growth, our client is adding a <strong>Controller </strong>to the Finance Team. Our client is known for its supportive culture and exceptionally long tenured team. Our client works onsite because the best ideas—not to mention the strongest relationships—happen when everyone is together.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, as the <strong>Controller</strong>, you’ll be a key contributor and strategic partner across the business. You’ll oversee costing, inventory, reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and project work, while helping elevate systems, processes, and financial insights. This is a hands-on role with strong succession potential for a career‑minded CPA who thrives in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Reporting & Financial Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare month‑end financial reporting and KPIs</li><li>Lead quarterly and annual budgeting processes</li><li>Drive reporting automation and implement best practices</li><li>Corporate tax compliance, provisions and planning</li><li>Prepare project reporting and monitor project costs versus budget</li><li>Pension plan accounting and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Inventory Management & Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage annual physical inventory</li><li>Maintain and continuously improve computerized accounting/inventory control systems</li><li>Analyze and reconcile raw materials, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Oversee cycle count processes</li><li>Manage inventory-related month‑end reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Standard Costing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all standard costing and Bill of Materials updates within the ERP system</li><li>Analyze cost‑saving opportunities and recommend improvements</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to deliver high-quality analysis supporting planning and operational decisions</li><li>Update standard costs as required</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Onsite teamwork and mentorship</strong>—work closely with experienced leaders who want you to succeed</li><li><strong>Long-tenured staff</strong>—a supportive culture with deep knowledge and low turnover</li><li><strong>Career growth</strong>—meaningful opportunities to develop into future leadership roles</li><li><strong>Impactful work</strong>—your insights and recommendations directly support operations and strategic decision-making</li><li><strong>Stability & reputation</strong>—join a well-established organization committed to excellence</li><li><strong>Strong compensation package</strong>--competitive salary, bonus, company pension plan, company-paid health benefits </li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced and driven Controller to oversee the financial operations of our organization based in Guelph, Ontario. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing accounting functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, coupled with a proven ability to lead teams and drive operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review accurate financial statements, including profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies, addressing any discrepancies or risks.<br>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Lead the development and execution of annual budgets and financial forecasts, collaborating with department leaders.<br>• Monitor budget performance and provide actionable insights to address variances.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting and ensure effective inventory control processes to minimize losses.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate reporting.<br>• Manage cash flow and optimize working capital through effective accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and address any findings promptly.<br>• Supervise and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
<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>
