Controller

Assa Abloy Group; Clarington; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global access solutions leader in Clarington is seeking an experienced Controller. This role is vital for financial management, reporting, and driving performance improvement. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of accounting or finance experience, with at least 5 years in a Controller position within manufacturing. The company emphasizes empowerment and growth, supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years total accounting or finance experience.
• 5-7 years’ minimum experience as a Controller in manufacturing.
• Demonstrated successful experience in costing and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead Strategy, Planning, and Management.
• Oversee Accounting, General Ledger, Administration, and Operations.
• Serve as Finance Business Partner for the Plant.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost accounting

ERP/MRP Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration

CPA/CMA and/or MBA preferred

Job description

As a key member of the plant management team, the Controller will report to the Corporate Controller and assume a strategic role in the overall financial management, controls, and reporting for the plant. The Controller will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the plant to insure control of assets and to achieve organizational objectives. This will include direct responsibility for general accounting, finance, forecasting, payables, order entry, billing, budget management, strategic planning, cost accounting, bill of materials, general ledger accountability, P&L & cash flow management, business and financial analysis, and financial planning and reporting. This position is critical in helping drive performance improvement as the General Manager’s finance business partner and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead Strategy, Planning, and Management.
• Direct Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
• Oversee Accounting, General Ledger, Administration, and Operations.
• Manage Cost and Inventory Accounting.
• Direct Cash Management for the Plant. (To be gradually introduced and transitioned)
• Serve as Finance Business Partner for the Plant.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or a related field. CPA/CMA and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years total accounting or finance experience.
• 5-7 years’ minimum experience as a Controller in a small to mid-sized ($10MM-$500$$) capital goods manufacturing environment preferred.
• Demonstrated successful experience in costing, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade financial, accounting, and manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge and “Hands On” experience with ERP/MRP Systems.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.