Controller

Accu-staff Resource Systems Enterprises LTD; Vaughan; Presencial; CAD 100.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ACCU-STAFF is seeking an experienced Controller to drive financial performance and cost optimization across a global manufacturing enterprise. You will partner with senior leadership, lead group FP&A processes, and oversee multiple subsidiaries to ensure transparency and data-driven decisions.

The role requires 10–15+ years in a controller capacity, with strong experience in manufacturing, particularly automotive, and capability in leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
• CPA designation required.
• 10–15+ years’ experience in a similar controller capacity.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing; automotive preferred.
• Experience in holding company, multi-entity or multi-location environment.
• Strong background in operations finance, cost accounting, or business partnering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to Canada, USA, Europe and Mexico.
• G level driver’s license required.
• Mandarin speaking an asset.
• Must have automotive manufacturing background experience.

Responsabilidades

• Operational Financial Leadership with KPI, reporting, and performance scoring.
• Lead group-wide cost reduction and efficiency programs; optimize working capital and procurement processes.
• Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; support strategic initiatives and pricing decisions.
• Coordinate with subsidiaries to ensure accurate reporting and cost accounting across the group.

Conocimientos

Strategic finance

Cross-functional collab

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Communications

Automotive manufacturing

Travel ready

Educación

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA designation

Herramientas

MS Office

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

We have an exciting, newly created opportunity for a driven accounting professional eager to expand their skills and responsibilities within a global manufacturing enterprise.

With operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, our client's business offers the scale, diversity, and innovation of an international market.

Salary range: $100-150K/year

What is in it for you?

• Be a part of a great team
• Dynamic global organization
• Opportunities for advancement

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is responsible for driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and cost optimization across the holding company and its subsidiaries. Working as a strategic partner to business leaders and subsidiary management teams, this role leads group-wide performance management processes, guides operational finance, ensures financial transparency, and drives data-informed decision-making.

This position is part of the FP&A function and plays a critical role in improving profitability, strengthening cost discipline, and enhancing operational insights across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Financial Leadership

• Prepare and analyze operational KPIs, cost structures, and productivity metrics to identify performance gaps and opportunities.
• Develop and implement standardized reporting tools, dashboards, and performance scorecards.
• Drive accountability for operational performance through rigorous financial reviews.

2. Performance Management & Cost Optimization

• Lead group-wide cost reduction and efficiency programs, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
• Identify key cost drivers and lead initiatives to optimize working capital efficiency, spending across procurement, supply chain, production, and overhead functions.
• Collaborate with subsidiary controllers to improve margin performance, inventory management, and working capital efficiency.
• Benchmark performance across subsidiaries to drive best practices and continuous improvement.

3. FP&A and Business Partnering

• Drive annual budgeting, strategic planning, and rolling forecasting processes.
• Provide actionable insights to executive leadership through variance analysis, scenario modeling, and business case development.
• Support strategic initiatives such as new product evaluations, pricing strategies, capital investment decisions, and operational transformations.
• Establish financial planning standards and ensure consistency across subsidiaries.

4. Group Governance & Financial Operations

• Work with subsidiary finance leaders to ensure accurate operational reporting, consistent cost accounting methodologies, and effective internal controls.
• Review monthly management reports, providing challenge, analysis, and recommendations to improve results.
• Ensure alignment between Group FP&A, accounting, and operating units to support timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead a network of operational finance managers and subsidiary controllers, providing coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities.
• Build strong partnerships with supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, commercial, and HR leaders.
• Champion a data-driven, performance-oriented culture across the corporate group.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• a) Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA designation is a must.
• b) 10 – 15 + years’ experience in a similar controller capacity; experience in FP&A, operational finance, or cost management roles.
• c) with at least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, an automotive business is preferable.
• d) Proven experience in a holding company, multi-entity, or multi-location environment.
• e) Strong background in operations finance, cost accounting, performance management, or business partnering.
• f) Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• g) Strong written and verbal communication skills
• i) Demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity and compatibility.
• j) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other tools.
• k) Able to travel to Canada, USA, Europe and Mexico.
• l) Required to have a G level driver’s License.
• m) Mandarin speaking an asset
• n) MUST have automotive manufacturing background experience

Company Overview:

ACCU-STAFF, our mission is to help organizations find the top Industry talent and to help people achieve their personal and professional goals through the growth of their careers. Our core values

are the backbone of our business, which is how we guide our hiring process: we show excellence through results, lead with integrity and accountability, and exemplify competitive greatness.

We are honoured to be ranked among the Top 50 staffing and recruitment firms in Canada- out of nearly 30,000 firms nationwide. Forbes has recognized us as one of the Best in Canada across all three major categories:

• Best Executive Recruitment Firms
• Best Temporary Staffing Firms
• Best Professional Recruiting Firms

This recognition reflects our commitment to exceptional service, trusted partnerships, and consistently delivering top-tier talent solutions.