Controller

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment Partners Inc. seeks a Controller to be a strategic financial and operational partner in a dynamic manufacturing setting, accountable for financial stewardship, cost control, cash flow management, forecasting, performance analysis, and leading the Accounting and Payroll team.

You will partner with operational leaders to drive productivity, profitability, and long-term success, lead costing activities, monitor performance, evaluate investments, and ensure strong internal controls and

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred and accounting/finance education.
• Progressive finance leadership experience in manufacturing or operational finance.
• Strong expertise in manufacturing costing, inventory management, and financial analysis.
• Experience with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and working capital management.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, payroll, taxation, and ERP systems.
• Strong business acumen with ability to influence operational decisions.
• Effective leadership, team development, and stakeholder management.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, industrialized construction, or prefabrication is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational leaders to support decision-making and performance improvement.
• Lead manufacturing costing activities, including inventory, WIP, variance, and margin analysis.
• Monitor operational and financial performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Evaluate capital investments and support strategic business initiatives.
• Lead cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital planning.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support business objectives.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting while maintaining strong controls and compliance.
• Lead and develop the Accounting and Payroll team while fostering collaboration across the organization.

Skills

CPA preferred

Manufacturing costing

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Cash flow forecasting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Payroll

Taxation

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Industry experience (construction/pref

Education

Accounting/Finance degree or diploma

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Your client is seeking a Controller to serve as a strategic financial and operational partner within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for financial stewardship, manufacturing cost control, cash flow management, forecasting, performance analysis, and leadership of the Accounting and Payroll team. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders to provide insights that drive productivity, profitability, and long-term business success.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Partner with operational leaders to support business decision-making and performance improvement
• Lead manufacturing costing activities, including inventory, WIP, variance, and margin analysis
• Monitor operational and financial performance and provide actionable recommendations
• Evaluate capital investments and support strategic business initiatives
• Lead cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital planning
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support business objectives
• Deliver accurate financial reporting while maintaining strong controls and compliance
• Lead and develop the Accounting and Payroll team while fostering collaboration across the organization

Your strengths include:

• CPA designation preferred with a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive finance leadership experience in a manufacturing or operational finance environment
• Strong expertise in manufacturing costing, inventory management, and financial analysis
• Experience with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and working capital management
• Knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, payroll, taxation, and ERP systems
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence operational decisions
• Effective leadership, team development, and stakeholder management skills
• Manufacturing, construction, industrialized construction, or prefabrication experience is considered an asset