Manufacturing Accounting Controller F/H

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Work Model: On-Site / Hybrid
Salary: $120K - $130K + Performance Incentives + Benefits
Hands-On Finance Leadership With a Seat at the Table
We're partnering confidentially with an established and growing Canadian manufacturing organization seeking a sharp, hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of its accounting and finance function.
This is not a Controller position where you'll simply review reports prepared by a large accounting department.
One day you may be overseeing month-end close, reconciliations, cash flow, or transactional accounting. The next, you could be building a financial model for an acquisition, analyzing operating performance, or helping leadership make a major investment decision.
For someone who enjoys combining hands-on accounting with strategic finance , this is an opportunity to have meaningful influence on a growing business.
Accounting & Financial Controls
Own the full-cycle accounting function across the Canadian operation
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities
Maintain strong financial controls and accounting processes
Coordinate annual tax filings, regulatory requirements, and external accounting relationships
Financial Planning & Analysis
Develop and maintain weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts
Prepare monthly variance analysis and communicate findings to executive leadership
Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends and opportunities
Canada / US Finance
Manage USD/CAD transactions and multi-currency reconciliations
Support intercompany accounting and cross-border financial requirements
Help leadership strengthen financial processes as the organization continues to expand
Acquisitions & Growth
Support financial due diligence for potential acquisitions
Analyze financial information and acquisition targets
Build financial models around working capital, integration costs, and future performance
Support leadership in evaluating financing structures
5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience

• Strong hands-on full-cycle accounting experience
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
• Strong ERP/accounting systems experience
• Comfortable working directly with senior leadership

CPA designation or equivalent advanced accounting experience
Manufacturing, supply chain, industrial, or SME experience
Canada/US cross-border accounting exposure
Multi-currency accounting experience
Acquisition, due diligence, or M&A exposure
Move comfortably between transactional and strategic finance
Work independently without needing a large finance team around you
Think commercially while maintaining strong accounting discipline
Significant ownership of the finance function
Exposure to acquisitions and North American expansion
Growing Canadian manufacturing environment
Competitive base salary and performance incentives
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance
On-site fitness facility
If you're a hands-on finance professional who wants more ownership, executive exposure, and the opportunity to help shape the financial direction of a growing organization, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.