Financial Controller

Advantages: - Join a highly stable, growing manufacturing organization with a strong financial foundation - Gain valuable experience driving operational improvements, cost accounting strategies, and workflow automation - Lead and mentor a dedicated accounting team without the need for micromanagement - Full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary range of $130,000 to $150,000 annually Responsibilities: - Lead all core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger operations - Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, delivering high-level financial statements, variance analysis, and executive insights - Demonstrate genuine curiosity for the business to explain operational cost drivers, standard costing, margin fluctuations, and inventory valuation - Evaluate and optimize workflow processes to build structure, consistency, and daily discipline across all finance functions - Guide, coach, and support the finance and administrative staff to foster accountability, self-motivation, and professional development - Serve as the finance lead for modern ERP systems, driving process automation, system upgrades, and reporting tools - Ensure organizational compliance with ASPE standards, internal controls, and Canadian tax regulations Qualifications: - Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required - Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment - Proven expertise in cost accounting, variance analysis, standard costing, and inventory management - Strong technical capability and comfort with modern software, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Dynamics NAV considered an asset - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate across departments and translate financial data into actionable business stories