Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental coverage

Life insurance and EAP

Company pension/RRSP

Safety boot allowance

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking a Controller for a growing multi-entity manufacturer in Southwestern Ontario. You will own the full accounting operation, drive close and reporting, budgeting, and controls, with direct exposure to executive leadership.

Reporting to leadership, you will oversee multi-entity financials, ensure compliance with Canadian/US standards, and lead audits while mentoring the accounting team in a high-visibility finance role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/commerce is required.
• CPA designation or equivalent is required.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership exposure.
• Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity or international accounting is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting software experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting operation from transactional to financial strategy.
• Lead close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting cycles.
• Implement and monitor internal controls across entities.
• Manage external audits and government reporting requirements.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members.
• Drive process improvements and ERP upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical abilities

Manufacturing experience

Multi-entity accounting

Advanced Excel

ERP software experience

External audits experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

CPA designation

Tools

Sage 300

ERP software

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

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

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

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.