Jobs in Stratford, ON and nearby

Jobs within 25 km of Stratford, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

980 listings · 256 employers Counted Nov 4, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (59 listings), Loblaw Companies Limited (53 listings), Schaeffler (47 listings).

Common roles: Stock associate, Cook, Practical nurse.

170 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

Advertised starting pay
Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / hour	22.00	139
CAD / year	65,000.00	19

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 3% hybrid, 97% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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- Full-time
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Robert Half
Stratford, ON
- $115,000 to $135,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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- $19 to $28 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- Full-time
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- $22 to $34 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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- $22 to $30 CAD / hour
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- $20 to $26 CAD / hour
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Stratford, ON
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Robert Half

Controller

Stratford, ON, Canada

$115,000 to $135,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $115,000 to $135,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 15, 2026
Experience: 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturing organization seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and finance operations. This role will serve as a key business partner to operations, providing financial leadership, manufacturing insights, and decision support that drive profitability, efficiency, and growth.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, inventory management, and operational reporting, along with the leadership skills to develop processes, mentor staff, and support strategic business initiatives.

Position Summary

Reporting to senior leadership, the Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and treasury activities. The Controller will work closely with plant and operational leadership to deliver meaningful financial analysis, improve performance, and support business decision-making.

This position requires a highly analytical finance leader who understands the realities of a manufacturing environment, including inventory, production costs, labour utilization, capital investment, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

Lead all financial reporting activities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
Coordinate annual audit activities and manage relationships with external auditors.
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting

Own standard costing, product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting.
Analyze material, labour, overhead, scrap, and production efficiencies.
Monitor inventory valuation, inventory controls, and cycle count programs.
Partner with operations to identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Provide detailed analysis on manufacturing performance, plant utilization, and operational KPIs.
Support pricing decisions through cost and profitability analysis.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
Develop financial models and performance forecasts to support strategic planning.
Analyze business performance against budget and forecast expectations.
Provide recommendations and actionable insights to leadership.

Business Partnership

Collaborate with operations, supply chain, procurement, and commercial teams.
Support capital expenditure planning and investment analysis.
Identify process improvement opportunities and lead finance-related initiatives.
Translate financial information into meaningful business recommendations.

Team Leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
Establish clear objectives and accountability measures.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

CPA designation required.
8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Significant experience within a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of:
Cost accounting
Standard costing
Inventory accounting
Variance analysis
Budgeting and forecasting
Financial reporting and internal controls
Experience partnering directly with plant operations and manufacturing leadership.
Advanced Excel and ERP system skills.
Proven ability to influence decision-making through financial analysis and business insight.
Strong communication and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

Multi-site manufacturing experience.
Experience supporting capital-intensive operations.
ERP implementation or optimization experience.
Continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or process improvement exposure.
Experience within building products, industrial manufacturing, automotive, metals, fabrication, or related sectors.

What Success Looks Like

Accurate, timely financial reporting.
Improved visibility into plant performance and profitability.
Enhanced costing accuracy and inventory controls.
Strong forecasting and decision-support capabilities.
Effective partnership with operations and executive leadership.
Development of a high-performing finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a manufacturing finance leader who enjoys being close to operations and driving business performance through insight, analysis, and strong financial leadership.

Robert Half uses proprietary AI to screen candidate that apply to its' postings.

This posting is for a current vacancy with a Robert Half client.

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Responsibilities

Lead accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, close processes, audits, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury activities. Oversee manufacturing cost and inventory analysis, partner with operations on performance and improvement initiatives, support investment decisions, and develop the finance team.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation, at least eight years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibilities, and significant manufacturing experience. Candidates should have strong cost and inventory accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, Excel, and ERP skills, along with the ability to partner with plant leadership and influence decisions.

Skills

Cost Accounting
Standard Costing
Inventory Accounting
Variance Analysis
Budgeting And Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Internal Controls
Manufacturing Finance
Financial Modeling
Operational Reporting
Advanced Excel
ERP Systems
Capital Expenditure Analysis
Team Leadership
Business Partnership
Process Improvement

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Keywords

CPA
Manufacturing Finance
Cost Accounting
Standard Costing
Product Costing
Inventory Accounting
Inventory Controls
Variance Analysis
Margin Reporting
Financial Reporting
Month-End Close
Year-End Close
External Audits
Internal Controls
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Modeling
Advanced Excel
ERP Systems
Capital Expenditure Planning
Investment Analysis
Plant Operations
Operational KPIs
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous Improvement
Multi-Site Manufacturing
Treasury
Scrap Analysis
Labour Utilization
Profitability Analysis

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