Assistant Financial Controller (Manufacturing)

Resonaite; Belleville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Belleville is seeking an Assistant Plant Finance Controller to oversee accounting operations and support financial management. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of accounting experience and a university degree in Finance or a related field. Responsibilities include month-end closing processes, expense tracking, and maintaining communication with management. A CPA designation is required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Supervisory or leadership experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to varying work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including maintaining the chart of accounts.
• Lead and coordinate month-end closing processes.
• Perform weekly/monthly scrap and efficiency reporting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

General accounting principles

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA designation or near completion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel (advanced knowledge)

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.