Controller

We are seeking a highly analytical and operationally driven Controller to lead our finance function through a period of plant optimization and footprint expansion. Overseeing a team of 10+ accounting and plant finance professionals, you will hold end-to-end accountability for cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial reporting, and internal controls across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities.Key ResponsibilitiesStandard Costing & Variance Analysis:
Direct the maintenance of standard cost systems, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and routing files;
conduct weekly/monthly analysis of direct labor, material usage, and overhead absorption variances.Inventory Control & Valuations:
Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs across all facilities;
manage valuation of RawMaterials, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods under IFRS (IAS 2) / ASPE, including reserves for excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory.Plant Profitability & Margins:
Partner with plant operations to analyze product-line profitability, scrap rates, machine utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma financial tracking).Consolidated Financial Statements:
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, producing consolidated financial statements, management commentary, and operational reporting packages.CapEx & Asset Management:
Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and post-implementation ROI reviews for major capital expenditures, plant automation upgrades, and equipment leases.Audit & Tax Adherence:
Manage relations with external auditors and ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies, cross-border customs/tariffs, SR&ED claims, and credit facility covenants.Internal Controls:
Establish and enforce robust operational and financial internal controls surrounding procurement, inventory management, and shipping/receiving workflows.Team Leadership:
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ professionals covering plant accounting, GL, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.ERP & Process Optimization:
Leverage and optimize mid-to-tier 1 manufacturing ERP modules to streamline shop-floor integration, inventory tracking, and financial consolidation.Qualifications & ExperienceProfessional Designation:
Active CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) designation is mandatory.Experience:
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Controller or Plant Controller) within a medium-to-large manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production enterprise.Technical Mastery:
Deep expertise in standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, fixed assets, multi-plant cost allocations, and Canadian/US tax and cross-border trade considerations under IFRS or ASPE.Systems Expertise:
Hands-on experience with manufacturing ERP systems (e.G., SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QAD, Infor, or NetSuite) and EPM tools. Advanced Excel modeling skills (pivots, macros, complex financial modeling) are required.Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
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