Accounting Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller
Manufacturing background is a required

Controller is responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, controls, forecasting, and business performance management across a multi-site operation. Partners closely with operational and commercial leadership to provide financial insights, drive profitability, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the integrity of financial results. Leads a finance and administrative team while maintaining a strong internal control environment and continuous process improvement culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning activities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Partner with business leaders to develop KPIs, analyze performance, and improve profitability.
• Conduct variance analysis, margin analysis, and financial modeling to support decision-making.
• Oversee general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and tax-related activities.
• Manage and develop finance and administrative staff through coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Drive working capital optimization through inventory, receivables, and cash flow management.
• Support capital expenditure planning, asset management, and investment approvals.
• Review operational and service contracts to assess financial impacts and cost drivers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, process automation, and finance systems enhancements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Core Competencies

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Financial Reporting and Close Management
• Internal Controls and Compliance
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Cost Accounting and Standard Costing
• Business Partnering and Operational Finance
• Leadership and Team Development
• Performance Management and KPI Reporting
• Audit Management
• Process Improvement and Automation
• Working Capital Management
• ERP Systems and Advanced Financial Modeling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting designation preferred (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA, or equivalent).
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or complex operational environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting standards, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
• Strong communication, influencing, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines.
• Bilingual communication skills are an asset.