Controller

Socket.dev; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Life

Dependent Life

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Extended Health

Dental

Healthcare Spending Account

RRSP

Job summary

Celeros Flow Technology is seeking a Controller to lead controllership and finance for Canada, focusing on financial planning and strategic direction. This role reports to the Global Finance Leadership team and collaborates across functions to drive profitability and efficiency.

Based in Burlington, ON, the role requires deep GAAP knowledge, strong leadership, and experience with manufacturing costing and audits. Competitive CAD salary and comprehensive benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years manufacturing costing and financial reporting experience.
• CPA or CGA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• SAP and AS400 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set the direction and management for controllership and finance activities.
• Provide actionable insights through financial planning and analysis (sales forecasting, cost controls, capital deployment).
• Model operational impacts to P&L and cash flow under various scenarios.
• Lead the site controllership team to optimize balance sheet, P&L and cash flow.
• Coordinate external audits and oversee internal controls and compliance.

Skills

Excel

SAP

HFM

AS400

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CGA

GAAP knowledge

Tools

AS400

SAP

Job description

CONTROLLER

Location: Burlington, Ontario

Work Environment: On-site Monday - Friday

Work Schedule/Hours: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Pay Range: The base pay range for this position is $110,000 - 130,000 CAD. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

The Controller is a member of the Global Finance Leadership team and the local Burlington Leadership team, and will be responsible for positively impacting near-term results and the overall long-term success of the business.

This role provides strategic direction, leadership, and accountability for financial operations for the Canada Clyde Union business and will focus on enhancing financial planning and analysis to drive transparency and decision‑making for all business functions.

A successful candidate in this role will instill a culture focused on accountability, transparency, and ownership through strong leadership, innovation, talent, and disciplined practices and processes. This leader will develop and maintain a sustained and long-term continuous improvement and efficient organization that consistently produces results while motivating and retaining employees with high performance standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set the direction, tone, and management for the controllership and finance activities
• Clear understanding of material transactions and activities impacting the operating results
• Provides actionable business insights through detailed financial planning and analysis, with focus on sales forecasting, cost controls, capital deployment and working capital management
• In depth understanding and modeling of operational impacts to the P&L and Cash Flow based on various operational scenarios
• Hands-on management of site controllership team to own, manage and optimize balance sheet (B/S), P&L and cash flow (CF)
• Succession and top grading of finance team
• Drive finance projects based on business needs and cross functional support, as required
• Ensure that the business units’ financial results are reported in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with GAAP through periodic balance sheet reviews, communication of current issues and best practice sharing
• Ensure compliance with the following accounting standards:
  • US and Local Country Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP)
  • Company policies and procedures
  • Coordinates Tax and Treasury issues relating to the location
  • Project management and operational execution impacting financial performance, including but not limited to manufacturing capacity planning, capital deployment, product pricing, percentage of completion accounting, and long-term service accounting
• Proactive management of external audits and coordination of timely implementation of corrective action
• Coordinates and performs compliance work, including maintaining proper internal control documentation, monitoring of control design and effectiveness, preparation, maintenance and review of self-assessment documentation and primary contact for Corporate or compliance matters.
• Generally, champions compliance oversight, driving the control environment throughout the business by monitoring and identification as well as leading improvement of compliance processes
• Establish and monitor financially based KPIs within each functional area.
• Plays key role in ensuring the financial area complies with laws and regulations; stays abreast of laws and regulations through professional reading, electronic professional websites and internal counsel.
• Analysis & reporting of inventory, purchase price variance, production order variance, various spending accounts, labor & efficiencies, etc.
• Provide monthly and annual forecasting and budgeting
• Partner with global product managers to understand market pricing requirements and where price escalation can be achieved
• Engage with Operational management, supply chain, engineering, and HR to optimize cost structure and global footprint
• All other duties as directed or modified

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, SAP, HFM and AS400 experience desired
• Audit experience, preferably Big 4 Accounting firms
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Alignment to the strategic goals of the Company and financial philosophy within the business structure
• Strong analytical skills – able to assist in identifying and providing solutions to complex operational and financial issues as they impact the function. Able to create clear action plans.
• Attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to collaborate with others through appropriate influencing and negotiation strategies
• Broad organizational business acumen, emotional intelligence, executive disposition and a strong bias for results
• Can meet commitments with the highest standards of ethics and integrity
• Ability to work well under deadlines and to deliver results on timeSelf-starting with good organizational skills
• Strong business and financial analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and forecast financial results
• Ability to work in a team-oriented matrix environment that is fast-paced and demanding
• Ability to lead, manage, communicate, and build relationships with multiple functional areas within a matrix organization

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required
• Minimum of 10+ years manufacturing costing and financial reporting experience with an automated system
• Public accounting experience is highly desirable; strong background with internal & external audit functions required
• SAP and AS400 experience preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Canadian equivalent (CGPA), preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preferred

WHAT WE DO

Celeros Flow Technology is helping to engineer a more sustainable future by developing products for emerging applications in carbon capture and storage, new nuclear, and renewable energy, while continuing to support existing customers in decarbonizing their operations. Our full lifecycle solutions are designed to reduce emissions, optimize operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable returns. Together, we can create a safer, more resilient, and cleaner energy future.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

Providing great benefit choices to you and your family is just one of the many ways Celeros Flow Technology supports the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of the people who make our company successful – you!

Canadian Benefits Effective after 90 days:

• Basic Life
• Dependent Life
• Basic A&D
• Long Term Disability
• Short Term Disability
• Extended Health
• Dental
• Healthcare Spending Account
• RRSP (Eligible to participate on the first day of employment)

Celeros Flow Technology is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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