Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Ontario is seeking a senior finance leader for the Controller position within a $500M manufacturing organization. This role involves directing accounting and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP/IFRS. Candidates must have CPA designation, 10-15 years of accounting experience, and strong leadership skills required for managing a team. The position offers an annual salary of $100,000.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations and large teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Oversee standard costing, variance analysis, and COGS reporting.
• Manage and develop the accounting/finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

GAAP/IFRS compliance

Problem-solving

Education

CPA designation

MBA (preferred)

Job description

The Controller (18 months) is a senior finance leader responsible for directing all accounting and financial reporting for a $500M manufacturing organization. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and plant management to provide accurate cost and inventory reporting, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic decision-making. The Controller ensures compliance with GAAP/IFRS, oversees the accounting team, and drives process improvements to scale with the company’s growth.

About the Opportunity

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of consolidated financial statements.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP/IFRS, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee external audits and relationships with auditors.
• Develop accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Oversee standard costing, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting.
• Partner with plant managers and operations leaders to analyze production costs, yield, scrap, and efficiency metrics.
• Lead inventory accounting (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and cycle count programs.
• Provide financial visibility into product margins and manufacturing KPIs.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budget and monthly forecasting process in collaboration with operations and supply chain.
• Develop dashboards and financial models to support decision-making and profitability analysis.
• Monitor working capital (AR, AP, inventory) to optimize cash flow.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage and develop the accounting/finance team, including plant controllers and cost accountants.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

About You

• CPA designation required; MBA preferred.
• 10–15 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Proven experience managing multi-site operations and large teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Salary: $100,000/Year

To apply, click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #456220. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.