Controller

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions; Burlington; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance

12 paid holidays

Annual bonus eligibility

Educational reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions is hiring a Controller II in Burlington, Canada. This senior finance leadership role involves overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, and business partnering across Canadian and U.S. entities. You will ensure the integrity of financial results and lead the accounting team.

The ideal candidate has a CPA designation and 7–10 years of experience in manufacturing. The role also offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing.
• Strong experience in standard costing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the month‑end close process.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements.
• Support interim and year‑end audit processes.
• Review accounts payable and check payments.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to manage complexity and influence stakeholders

High integrity and sound judgment

Education

CPA designation

7–10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing

Strong experience in standard costing

Advanced Excel and ERP (JD Edwards preferred)

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

The Controller II is a senior finance leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and business partnering across Hadrian’s Canadian and U.S. entities. This role ensures the integrity of financial results, strengthens internal controls, and delivers actionable insights to drive operational and commercial decision-making.

Month‑End Close & Financial Reporting

• Lead and execute the month‑end close process in line with corporate timelines.
• Manage the consolidation of financial data to ensure accurate multi‑entity reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including KPI and variance analysis.
• Analyze capital expenditures, revenue, and expenses for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and reviewed in accordance with corporate policies.
• Support interim and year‑end audit processes.
• Monitor regulatory changes and oversee U.S. and Canadian tax compliance, in partnership with Tax Consultants and Corp Tax Teams.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Partner with business leaders to support decision‑making.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and trend analysis.
• Analyze actual vs forecast vs budget and support forecasting.
• Provide financial evaluation of cost, pricing, and capital decisions.

Cash Management & Working Capital

• Review accounts payable and weekly payments.
• Ensure strong cash controls and governance.
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.

Resource Planning & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Conduct goal setting, reviews, and 1:1 meetings.
• Support succession planning and collaboration with shared services.

Internal Controls & Continuous Improvement

• Strengthen accounting processes and control frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements.

Manufacturing Accounting & Systems

• Lead standard costing and variance analysis.
• Own cost roll processes in JD Edwards.
• Lead ERP enhancements and system improvements.

Skills & Capabilities

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complexity and influence stakeholders.
• High integrity and sound judgment.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Results orientation
• Leadership and team development
• Communication and influence
• Decision‑making and problem‑solving

Education & Experience

• CPA designation required.
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing.
• Strong experience in standard costing.
• Proven leadership experience.
• Advanced Excel and ERP (JD Edwards preferred).

Additional Requirement

• Ability to travel 10–15% across Hadrian plant locations in Canada and the United States.

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance
• Competitive vacation policy
• 12 paid holidays
• Annual bonus eligibility
• Educational reimbursement
• DCPP with eligible matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – purchase company stock at a discount

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Zurn Elkay is an equal opportunity employer who provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.