Controller

WGI Westman Group; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Armtec is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Finance team and lead accounting operations. Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage a hands-on team, ensure timely financial reporting, and drive improvements across processes and controls.

You will oversee budgeting, year-end activities, external audits, and regulatory reporting, partnering with leadership to deliver accurate financial insights that support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing.
• Experience supervising or managing a team.
• Experience working in a multi-entity organization.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with leaders across the business.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated accounting team and coordinate day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements and information.
• Drive the budgeting process and support financial planning activities.
• Coordinate year-end and other activities with external auditors.
• Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls, identifying opportunities to strengthen efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Recommend and implement process improvements across the Accounting function.
• Develop and monitor meaningful business and financial performance metrics.
• Provide management with accurate, timely financial information to support informed decision making.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, including applicable tax planning and compliance activities.
• Balance competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced business environment.

Skills

Accounting experience

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Lead the numbers. Develop the team. Help shape the business.

Armtec is looking for an experienced Controller to join our Finance team and take a key leadership role in our accounting operations.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller is a hands‑on leader who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with sound business judgment. You'll have the opportunity to identify better ways of working, implement improvements, and help ensure our financial operations continue to support a growing and evolving organization.

What You'll Do

• Lead a dedicated accounting team and coordinate day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements and information.
• Drive the budgeting process and support financial planning activities.
• Coordinate year‑end and other activities with external auditors.
• Evaluate accounting processes and internal controls, identifying opportunities to strengthen efficiency, accuracy and compliance.
• Recommend and implement process improvements across the Accounting function.
• Develop and monitor meaningful business and financial performance metrics.
• Provide management with accurate, timely financial information to support informed decision making.
• Oversee regulatory reporting, including applicable tax planning and compliance activities.
• Balance competing priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced business environment.

What You'll Bring

• Progressive accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing.
• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or management experience.
• Experience working within a multi‑entity organization.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with leaders and employees across different areas of the business.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Why Join Armtec?

This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible Finance leadership role where your expertise can have a meaningful impact.

You'll have the opportunity to lead a team, influence processes, strengthen financial controls and provide information that directly supports business decisions. The role also provides ongoing learning and development opportunities, including internal and external training.

If you're an experienced accounting professional ready to take ownership, develop people and contribute to the continued success of an established Canadian manufacturer, we'd like to hear from you.

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WGI Westman Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Disclosure: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application. Armtec does not provide employment visa sponsorship or support work permit applications for this position. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Armtec Inc. is the largest manufacturer of water management and drainage solutions in Canada, our products are woven into the landscape almost everywhere you look. We deliver a framework of function, pathways for people, and structures for life. Armtec Inc. is a proud member of WGI Westman Group Inc. – a dynamic, entrepreneurial group dedicated to the growth of their employees, customers and the communities in which they operate. With a worldwide customer base, The Westman Group of Companies operates manufacturing, sales, and distribution facilities in over 70 centers across North America and Europe.