Assistant Financial Controller (Manufacturing)

Resonaite; Belleville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an Assistant Plant Finance Controller in Belleville. This role involves overseeing accounting operations, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or business and significant experience in the industry.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Ability to adapt to varying work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and manage general ledger.
• Lead month-end closing processes.
• Perform weekly/monthly scrap and efficiency reporting.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Cost tracking

Communication

Leadership

Education

University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field

CPA designation or near completion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client in the manufacturing sector is seeking an Assistant Plant Finance Controller to support financial management activities at the plant level, ensuring accurate accounting practices, effective cost tracking, and timely financial reporting.

Location: Belleville, on site

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including maintaining the chart of accounts and managing general ledger activities.
• Lead and coordinate month-end closing processes.
• Perform weekly/monthly scrap and efficiency reporting, along with inventory reconciliations.
• Manage weekly expense tracking and forecasting; support accounts payable and receivable forecasting.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with all levels of plant and corporate management regarding financial performance.
• Support audit processes and ensure compliance with internal controls and financial standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the automotive manufacturing industry.
• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field (required).
• CPA designation or near completion (required).
• Supervisory or leadership experience is considered an asset.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and reconciliation processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; advanced knowledge of Excel formulas is a strong asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to varying work schedules as needed.