Controller

Elby Professional Recruitment; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Life insurance

RRSP pension

Safety boot allowance

Executive exposure

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment in Tillsonburg, Ontario seeks a Controller to own the full accounting operation across multiple entities. You will drive close and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, and robust internal controls while partnering with ownership and leadership. The role offers high visibility and direct exposure to executive leadership in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field.
• CPA designation or equivalent.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior/leadership roles.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred; multi-entity or international exposure is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting software proficiency; Sage 300 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting operations across the company and entities.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and reporting.
• Own budgeting and forecasting cycles, including financial models.
• Ensure internal controls and lead external audits and regulatory reporting.
• Provide strategic partnership to ownership and management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Sage 300

Job description

Controller Location: Tillsonburg, Ontario (on-site) Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000

Our client is a well-established manufacturer in Southwestern Ontario with a growing multi-entity footprint spanning Canadian and international operations. As the business continues to scale, they're looking to bring on a Controller to take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting function - someone who can be both the steady hand on the ledger and a trusted strategic advisor to leadership. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, high-visibility finance seat at a company in growth mode, with real influence over financial strategy, controls, and the direction of the accounting function.

What Our Client Has to Offer

• Competitive base salary of $120,000 - $150,000
• Extended health and dental coverage
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Company pension/RRSP program
• Safety boot allowance
• A senior, high-impact role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• The opportunity to shape financial systems and controls as the business grows

The Role

Reporting into executive leadership, the Controller will own the full accounting operation - from day-to-day transactional oversight through to financial strategy - across the company and its affiliated entities. You'll lead close and reporting, drive budgeting and forecasting, safeguard the business through strong internal controls, and act as a trusted financial partner to ownership and management.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, cash management, and the general ledger
• Prepare and review financial statements across multiple Canadian and international entities
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Build and deliver financial reporting packages for ownership and executive leadership
• Analyze financial performance and recommend improvements to profitability and cash flow
• Own the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, including financial models supporting strategic initiatives
• Track budget-to-actual performance and flag risks and opportunities
• Ensure compliance with Canadian and US accounting standards and tax obligations
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls
• Lead all external audits and government reporting requirements
• Mentor and develop accounting team members
• Drive process improvements and support ERP/system upgrades

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
• CPA designation
• 5 - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior accounting or leadership role
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Multi-entity or international accounting exposure considered an asset
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP/accounting software experience
• Experience with Sage 300 or similar systems considered an asset
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical abilities

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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