Controller

Job Title: Controller

At Moncer, we are passionate about architecture and design. Our hardwood floors and millwork are specified for high end residential projects throughout North America. Each day we focus our efforts on quality, service and innovation. Our vision is to position ourselves as a leading contributor to world class architectural and design projects that create a positive global impact through ethical, sustainable and responsible practices.

Position Overview

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial operations within a production and distribution facility. This is a player-coach role ideal for someone who seeks solutions to challenges and takes pride in accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.

The Controller will lead accounting functions, manage internal controls, support operational leadership, and provide strategic financial insight to drive profitability and sustainable growth. This role requires a strong analytical mindset who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves to manage month-end close, prepare and review financials, handle accounting matters, manage cash flow, and lead special projects, while also mentoring and developing a small team.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Prepare and/or review journal entries; reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with ASPE
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Accounting Operations

• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and fixed assets
• Resolve complex accounting issues and transaction-level questions
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and other third parties

Cash Flow Management

• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital needs
• Monitor liquidity, banking relationships, and debt compliance
• Provide clear visibility into short and long-term cash positions

Financial Analysis

• Perform detailed variance analysis to review with leadership
• Prepare management reporting, dashboards, and ad-hoc analysis
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making

Inventory, Purchasing & Cost Management

• Oversee inventory accounting, costing, reconciliation, valuation and controls
• Monitor inventory turns, slow-moving and obsolete inventory
• Work closely with operations, purchasing and production teams regarding inventory planning and demand forecasting
• Support landed cost analysis including freight, duties, currency impacts and supplier pricing
• Improve reporting around margins by product line, project and customer segment

Foreign Exchange & International Purchasing

• Monitor foreign currency exposure arising from European purchasing activities
• Assist management in evaluating hedging strategies and currency risk mitigation
• Analyze FX impacts on margins, inventory valuation and cash flow planning
• Support vendor payment planning and international banking relationships

AI Adoption & Financial Systems Innovation

• Lead the adoption and integration of AI, automation, and financial technologies to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the accounting function
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, reconciliations, forecasting, and other financial processes through automation and digital tools
• Support the implementation and optimization of accounting, ERP, and business intelligence systems to improve operational visibility and decision-making
• Establish appropriate controls and governance surrounding AI-assisted financial processes and reporting
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through the thoughtful use of technology and process enhancement
• Train and support internal team members in the effective and responsible use of AI and automation tools within finance operations
• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by leveraging technology to strengthen operational efficiency and strategic decision-making

Special Projects

• Lead and support special initiatives such as system enhancements and integrations, and process redesign and improvements, including use of technology to support efficient operations
• Act as a finance partner to cross-functional teams on strategic projects

Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff in alignment with the company vision, mission and values
• Set clear expectations, review performance, and support career development
• Promote process improvement, efficiency, and best practices across the team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial management
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial analysis
• QuickBooks knowledge and experience

Skills & Attributes

• Extremely detail-oriented with strong analytical skills in planning, organizing and process control
• Strong problem solver who takes ownership of outcomes
• Clear communicator who can explain financial results simply
• Organized, deadline-driven, and adaptable
• Having a continuous improvement mindset is critical