About the Opportunity
A confidential manufacturing organization seeks an experienced Senior Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations.
This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can oversee the accounting function, strengthen financial controls and processes, provide meaningful financial insights to senior leadership, and lead a high-performing Finance team.
The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, and experience operating in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting operations, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and statutory reporting.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepare and review legal entity financial statements.
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations, schedules, and audit support.
- Ensure compliance with ASPE, tax regulations, and applicable financial reporting requirements.
- Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting, including Statistics Canada requirements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
- Maintain strong controls over inventory, receivables, payables, and capital assets.
- Support ERP optimization, financial systems, and reporting improvements.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, operational efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
- Oversee treasury activities, including liquidity management, cash-flow forecasting, debt funding, covenant compliance, FX exposure, and treasury controls.
- Support annual insurance renewal activities.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and strategic financial analysis.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business and operational decisions.
- Establish, monitor, and report on key financial and operational KPIs.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and develop Finance team members, including direct and indirect reports.
- Provide coaching, performance feedback, and employee development support.
- Establish priorities, delegate responsibilities, and ensure deadlines and objectives are met.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and succession planning.
- Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team environment.
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Marketing, HR, and other business stakeholders.
- Provide effective financial leadership and business partnership to senior management.
Qualifications & Experience
- University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation or equivalent Canadian accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA) is preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
- Experience within a manufacturing and/or distribution environment, ideally in a multi-site organization.
- Strong experience with:
- Product costing
- Inventory accounting and controls
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Internal controls
- Financial reporting
- Treasury and cash-flow management
- Proven experience leading and developing Finance teams.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
- Strong organizational, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a strategic yet hands-on finance leader who is comfortable working closely with both senior leadership and operational teams.
You should be able to translate financial information into actionable business insights, strengthen processes and controls, and lead a team while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
Strong communication, leadership, collaboration, and relationship-building skills are essential.
Work Environment
- Primarily office-based environment with occasional travel.
- Some extended hours may be required during month-end, year-end, audits, and critical project deadlines.
This is a confidential search. Additional information regarding the organization and compensation package will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruitment process.
If you are an experienced finance leader looking for a senior-level opportunity within a dynamic manufacturing and distribution environment, we would be pleased to connect with you.
