Controller

About Us

Tarrison Products is an established, high-growth Canadian manufacturer and supplier of durable, customizable stainless-steel products and commercial solutions for food-service and other commercial environments. For more than 40 years, we have combined in-house customization, streamlined production, and Canadian and U.S. distribution capabilities to deliver innovative, design-driven solutions from concept through delivery.

As we scale our operations and increase our presence in North America, we are building a finance function that matches our ambitions.

Role Summary

The Financial Controller owns the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of our financial information. You will lead financial reporting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and tax compliance, and act as a trusted advisor to ownership as the business grows.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can close the books with precision. You will report to the President and COO.

Location: Oakville, Ontario

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly and year-end close, delivering accurate financial statements in a timely manner;
• Develop and produce clear management reporting packages and KPI dashboards for the leadership team;
• Manage the annual external audit/review engagement and serve as the primary contact for the external accountants;
• Oversee general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, inventory reporting, and balance sheet reviews;
• Review of bank reconciliations, AR, and AP functions completed by accounting clerical staff;
• Oversee and manage the payroll process; and
• Support lender and banking relationships, including covenant reporting and compliance.

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts in collaboration with operations, sales and leadership;
• Analyze actual results against budget and forecast, explaining variances and recommending corrective actions;
• Work with purchasing to manage procurement and inventory levels;
• Participate in strategic discussions on pricing and margin strategies; and
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and inventory levels, in collaboration with the warehousing department.

Tax Compliance

• Work with external accountants to prepare Canadian federal and provincial corporate tax filings (T2);
• Manage the HST and sales (indirect) tax compliance requirements; and
• Prepare and review payroll remittances and related filings (including CPP, EI, WSIB, EHT)

Controls, Systems and Leadership

• In collaboration with the President and COO, develop, document and maintain internal controls that scale with the business. Seek opportunities for systems and reporting improvements, including the use of AI tools;
• Over time, drive improvements to ERP and accounting systems, automation and reporting tools, including implementation of such new systems and tools.
• Lead, coach and develop AR/AP clerical staff;
• Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures;
• Assist with other ad-hoc analysis and administrative tasks, as they arise; and
• Eventually become a key part of the decision-making team for strategic initiatives and opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• CPA in good standing;
• 3+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a financial reporting or planning capacity;
• Working knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE);
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; and
• Experience with an accounting and financial management system (preferably Quickbooks and OrderTime).

Preferred

• Experience leading ERP implementations or finance process automation;
• Experience in the food-service industry;
• Experience with Canada/U.S. distribution, including dealing with U.S. sales tax, transfer pricing and duties/customs; and
• Experience in a high-growth team environment.

Skills and Attributes

• Builder's mindset: you enjoy creating processes, controls and reporting that scale with a growing business;
• Hands-on and detail-oriented: comfortable rolling up your sleeves on reconciliations while keeping the big picture in view;
• Business partner: you translate numbers into clear insights for non-finance colleagues on the shop floor and in the boardroom;
• Strong communicator: confident presenting to leadership, lenders and external accountants;
• Organized under pressure: able to manage competing deadlines across close, audit and tax cycles; and
• Team leader: you develop people and build a collaborative, accountable finance culture.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus plan;
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits;
• Paid vacation and personal/sick days;
• Clear path for career advancement opportunities;
• Professional development support, including CPA dues and continuing education; and
• A visible, high-impact role; direct access and collaboration with the ownership group in a growing Canadian company with a 40+ year track record.

Pay

$100,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program