Location: On-site in Kitchener-Waterloo and surrounding area
Duration: 6+ months contract
Robert Half is seeking a Controller to support the finance team for one of the clients in manufacturing industry. This role comes at a critical time of year and will play an important part in supporting month-end, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and year-end activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controller who enjoys a hands-on role and is comfortable supporting both operational accounting and day-to-day finance activities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end close activities for operations
- Support AP, AR, costing, and inventory accounting
- Assist with annual budgeting and three-year forecasting
- Help prepare for preliminary audit work and year-end audit support
- Work closely with operational leadership to provide financial reporting and analysis
- Provide hands-on support with transactional accounting, including AP coverage as needed
- Assist with consolidation of financial information across the business
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as an Assistant Controller or Senior Accountant in a hands-on environment with agriculture, livestock, food production, or manufacturing experience.
- Strong operational accounting experience across month-end, AP, AR, costing, and inventory
- SAP or large ERP Systems experience preferred
- CPA Designation or equivalent
- Flexible, team-oriented, and willing to jump in wherever needed
This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.
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