Controller

Adept Ag; Chatham; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AdeptAg is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead finance for the Plantech Control Solutions unit, overseeing three divisions with on-site teams in Ontario. You’ll own close, reporting, tax, and cash, partner with operations and site leaders, and shape how we scale the finance function.

You’ll drive monthly closes, cash forecasting, budgeting, and cost control across multiple sites while developing the accounting team and enhancing internal controls.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or leadership role.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or project-based accounting with inventory and job costing.
• Experience with cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills, and a collaborative, hands-on leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes and deliver accurate financial statements.
• Review reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries and support audits.
• Drive consistent accounting practices across locations.
• Manage weekly cash forecast, project cash flows, and vendor payments.
• Lead tax requirements and coordinate with tax professionals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, and performance analysis.
• Oversee inventory accounting, job costing, WIP, and cost control.
• Maintain internal controls and lead the accounting team across sites.

Skills

Financial leadership

Cash forecasting

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Excel skills

Education

CPA certification

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

ERP systems

Job description

About The Role

AdeptAg is looking for an experienced, hands‑on Controller to lead finance for our Plantech Control Solutions business unit, consisting of three divisions, each with an on‑site accounting team: JM Controls & Electric located in Chatham, ON, where this role will be primarily based; Plantech East located in Vineland, ON; and Plantech West located in Kingsville, ON. You'll own the close, reporting, tax, and cash, partner closely with operations, site leaders and the AdeptAg group team, and help shape how we scale our finance function. If you enjoy being close to the business and making processes better, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead the business unit monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes, and deliver accurate, timely financial statements.
• Review reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries; support consolidation and audits.
• Drive consistent accounting practices across locations.

Cash Management, Treasury, & Tax

• Manage the weekly cash forecast, including project cash flows and related vendor payments.
• Work with the Operations team and finance leadership on customer collections.
• Lead all tax requirements for the company and partner with tax professionals to ensure timely and accurate tax filings.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budget and forecast updates for your locations in conjunction with the AdeptAg group requirements.
• Provide variance analysis, KPIs, and practical recommendations to management.
• Support capital planning and spot opportunities to improve profitability.

Operational Finance

• Oversee inventory accounting, job costing, WIP, and labour and overhead tracking.
• Partner with operations leaders on cost control and project profitability.

Controls, Systems & Team

• Maintain sound internal controls and financial policies.
• Work with the Operations team to help make the most of Sage Intacct and look for ways to streamline and automate.
• Lead and develop the accounting team across sites.

Education And Experience

• CPA designation and a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years as a Controller or in a similar leadership role.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, or project-based accounting, including inventory and job costing.
• Experience with cash forecasting and working capital management.
• Strong Excel and ERP skills, and a collaborative, hands‑on leadership style.

Nice To Have

• Sage Intacct experience.
• Multi-entity or multi-site experience, including Canadian and U.S. operations.

Physical Requirements

• Office Environment: Primarily an office-based role, with occasional visits to operational or project sites as needed.

Position Vacancy: This job posting is for an existing vacancy within AdeptAg.

Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: AI is not used

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility: AdeptAg is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.