Assistant Controller

GARAGA Overhead Doors; Barrie; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan

RRSP

Virtual healthcare

Group Insurance Plan

EFAP

Years of service recognition

Social club activities

Integration program for new employees

Job summary

GARAGA Overhead Doors in Barrie, ON is seeking an Assistant Controller to provide analytical support to manufacturing operations and drive cost control and profitability.

You will partner with production and operations to standardize costs, analyze variances, prepare monthly closings, and support budgets and forecasts. Strong Excel, ERP, and bilingual communication are required to navigate supplier interactions and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of full accounting cycle and cost accounting.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP system and advanced Excel.
• Bilingual French and English is required for collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standard product costs and validate variances.
• Analyze production, material, labor, and efficiency variances.
• Monitor inventory and perform adjustments as needed.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing and operations to ensure data accuracy.
• Support margin and profitability analysis by product, project or customer.
• Contribute to KPIs and participate in physical inventory counts.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, month-end closing and financial reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Bilingual French/English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Manufacturing ERP system

Cost accounting

Job description

Career Opportunity as Assistant Controller

Provide increased analytical support to manufacturing operations as a Assistant Controller

Do you have experience in cost analysis and feel right at home in a manufacturing environment?
Are you looking to play a strategic role at the heart of operations?
We have the perfect job for you!

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will participate in managing the accounting and financial operations of our manufacturing company. You will contribute to financial closing activities, results analysis, as well as manufacturing cost tracking and operational profitability.

You will strengthen the finance function while providing increased analytical support to manufacturing operations, particularly in the areas of cost control, inventory management, and profitability. Does this sound like you?

Employee benefits

• Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan - 4% employer contribution (DPSP);
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan;
• Free virtual healthcare services;
• Group Insurance Plan (Medical, Paramedical, Disability and Life);
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP);
• Recognition of years of service;
• Several activities organized by the social club (participation is always on a voluntary basis), drawings for all kinds of cultural and sports events as well as $100 credit for clothing items per year;
• Well-designed integration program for new employees.

JOB SUMMARY:

• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Number of positions to fill: 1
• Salary: To be discussed
• Job Status: Permanent
• Remote/On-site: On-site at the Barrie plant, open to occasional remote work
• Schedule: Full-time
• Shift: Day

Role and responsibilities of the Assistant Controller:

You will act as a financial partner alongside production and operations teams to ensure the accuracy of financial data and the continuous improvement of processes.

Manufacturing Analysis and Cost Accounting

• Participate in maintaining and validating standard product costs.
• Analyze production, raw material, labor, and efficiency variances.
• Monitor inventory and required adjustments.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure the accuracy of manufacturing data.
• Participate in margin and profitability analysis by product, project, or customer.
• Contribute to the improvement of manufacturing performance indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in physical inventory counts and inventory variance analyses.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimization efforts.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Participate in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare various month-end journal entries.
• Participate in the monthly and annual closing process.
• Produce various financial reports and analyses for management.
• Participate in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Support external audits and government requests.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal controls and accounting processes.

Required qualifications for our Assistant Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of the full accounting cycle.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to regular interactions with English-speaking suppliers, partners, and stakeholders as part of the company’s manufacturing and financial operations.

Desired skills for our Assistant Controller:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical mindset and results-oriented approach.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaboration and cross-functional communication skills.
• Autonomy and initiative.

Garaga is an equal opportunity employer and applies an employment equity program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included.

Small Is Beautiful!

Allowing all the flexibility and room to manoeuvre that you are looking for. The co-presidents are young, think big, and have the means to achieve their ambitions. They are at the forefront of the market in terms of products and technology; they want to become leaders in terms of employer brand and employee experience.

Be Part of Something Big

Strength in numbers and experience! The Big Garaga Team, it's more than 1500 people in 4 plants (Barrie (ON), St-Georges (QC), Bemidji and Ponca City in the US). A Canadian family business that has been thinking big for over 40 years.

Entrepreneurship at its best! A corporate culture of generosity, respect, and recognition.

Diversity. Inclusivity. Collaboration. Garaga is an Equal Opportunity Employer.