Controller

Randstad Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Canada is seeking a highly analytical Controller to lead our finance function across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities in Canada. This role oversees cost accounting, inventory valuation under IFRS/ASPE, and internal controls, while coordinating plant profitability analysis and asset management.

The successful candidate will have 10+ years in progressive accounting with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, CPA designation, and strong ERP/Excel modeling skills to

Qualifications

• Active CPA designation is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Direct standard costing, BOMs and routing file maintenance with weekly/monthly variance analyses.
• Oversee inventory counts and valuation across facilities under IFRS/ASPE, including E&O reserves.
• Analyze product-line profitability, scrap rates, machine utilization, and Lean/Six Sigma financial tracking.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes with consolidated reports and management commentary.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and ROI post-implementation for capex.
• Maintain internal controls around procurement, inventory, and shipping/receiving workflows.
• Lead and develop a team of 10+ accounting and plant finance professionals.
• Optimize ERP modules to improve shop-floor integration and financial consolidation.

Skills

Standard costing

Variance analysis

Inventory control

IFRS/ASPE

ERP systems

Excel modeling

Cost accounting

Team leadership

Process optimization

Cross-border trade

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Microsoft Dynamics 365

QAD

Infor

NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking a highly analytical and operationally driven Controller to lead our finance function through a period of plant optimization and footprint expansion. Overseeing a team of 10+ accounting and plant finance professionals, you will hold end-to-end accountability for cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial reporting, and internal controls across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Standard Costing & Variance Analysis: Direct the maintenance of standard cost systems, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and routing files; conduct weekly/monthly analysis of direct labor, material usage, and overhead absorption variances.
• Inventory Control & Valuations: Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs across all facilities; manage valuation of Raw Materials, Work-in-Progress (WIP), and Finished Goods under IFRS (IAS 2) / ASPE, including reserves for excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory.
• Plant Profitability & Margins: Partner with plant operations to analyze product-line profitability, scrap rates, machine utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean / Six Sigma financial tracking).
• Consolidated Financial Statements: Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, producing consolidated financial statements, management commentary, and operational reporting packages.
• CapEx & Asset Management: Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and post-implementation ROI reviews for major capital expenditures, plant automation upgrades, and equipment leases.
• Audit & Tax Adherence: Manage relations with external auditors and ensure compliance with transfer pricing policies, cross-border customs/tariffs, SR&ED claims, and credit facility covenants.
• Internal Controls: Establish and enforce robust operational and financial internal controls surrounding procurement, inventory management, and shipping/receiving workflows.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of 10+ professionals covering plant accounting, GL, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• ERP & Process Optimization: Leverage and optimize mid-to-tier 1 manufacturing ERP modules to streamline shop-floor integration, inventory tracking, and financial consolidation.

Qualifications & Experience

• Professional Designation: Active CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) designation is mandatory.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (Controller or Plant Controller) within a medium-to-large manufacturing, assembly, or industrial production enterprise.
• Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in standard costing methodologies, inventory accounting, fixed assets, multi-plant cost allocations, and Canadian/US tax and cross-border trade considerations under IFRS or ASPE.
• Systems Expertise: Hands-on experience with manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QAD, Infor, or NetSuite) and EPM tools. Advanced Excel modeling skills (pivots, macros, complex financial modeling) are required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.