Controller

Financial Controller
Manufacturing Full Time On site
Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 + Bonus

Our manufacturing client in Orillia, ON is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a high impact leadership role for a hands on finance professional who enjoys strengthening controls, driving process improvement, and partnering closely with senior leadership to support operational and strategic decision making.

The Perks:

• $110,000-$125,000
• Benefits
• Bonus
• RRSP
• vacation
• and more

The Role:

• Oversee and direct the daily activities of the finance team (4)
• Direct, organize, and oversee the entire accounting function, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, billing, cost accounting, inventory, capital assets, and revenue recognition.
• Lead the end to end preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements, board packages, and management reports, providing clear financial insights to support leadership decision making.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, while continuously strengthening and enhancing internal controls.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, ad hoc financial modeling, and cost benefit analyses to support both operational and strategic initiatives.
• Act as the primary owner of financial controls within the ERP system, serving as a key subject matter expert and internal trainer for system users.
• Manage grant accounting and reporting, ensuring proper tracking of funding, compliance with grant requirements, and timely submission of financial reports.
• Drive finance process automation and digital transformation, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance data accuracy.
• Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Senior Leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives and operational priorities.
• Oversee and manage the organization's credit, collections, and credit insurance programs, proactively mitigating financial and customer credit risk.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory accounting, including oversight of inventory controls, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory processes.
• Lead all aspects of the annual external audit, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and coordinating audit execution and follow up.
• Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the Finance team, fostering professional development and accountability.

You Bring:

• CPA designation - MUST HAVE
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience with leadership responsibility at a Controller level
• Manufacturing or industrial experience
• Experience with job costing or cost accounting is a great asset
• MS Excel proficiency and experience with ERP (or similar accounting systems)
• Demonstrated success driving process improvement/automation