Corporate Controller

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is helping a rapidly growing Canadian manufacturing client hire a Corporate Controller. You will lead a global accounting function, oversee financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, and treasury, and report to the CFO and Board.

You will partner with C-suite leaders, formulate policies, scale processes, and mentor a high‑performing finance team across operations and HR, while ensuring SOX compliance and strategic business insights.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 7+ years controllership experience in manufacturing or similar.
• Experience with public company reporting and internal controls/SOX.
• Strong communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of 5 with dotted-line FP&A exposure.
• Partner with C-suite executives and present to the Board of Directors.
• Formulate and scale policies, procedures, and internal controls/SOX frameworks to sustain rapid growth.
• Oversee public company reporting, risk management, and reporting requirements with external parties.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations and HR as a trusted business partner.
• Utilise ERP and MS applications to drive financial processes and reporting.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Public company reporting

SOX/internal controls

Manufacturing industry

Board collaboration

US GAAP knowledge

Executive partner with C-suite

ERP systems

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Infor ERP

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Our rapidly growing manufacturing client is on the lookout for a driven, experienced, and strategic Corporate Controller to join their team. If you are an exceptional leader who thrives in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment and wants to play a key role in scaling processes and shaping team culture, this opportunity could be for you! In this role, you will work closely with executive leadership and board members, formulate finance policies and internal controls, and lead a dedicated accounting team. You will play a vital role in overseeing public company reporting and providing the financial insights that fuel business decisions. Reporting directly to the CFO lead a global accounting function with oversight of financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, operational accounting, treasury and compliance.

What our client has to offer:

Rapidly growing company that is projected to continue to Annual bonus Stock option potential 6% RRSP match Full health & wellness benefits package and gym reimbursement Flexible hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of 5 with a dotted-line relationship to the FP&A team.
• Partner with C-suite executives and present to the Board of Directors.
• Formulate and scale policies, procedures, and internal controls/SOX frameworks to sustain rapid growth.
• Oversee public company reporting, risk management, and work with external legal counsel and partners for reporting requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across internal departments, including Operations and HR, serving as a trusted business partner.
• Utilise Infor ERP and Microsoft applications to drive financial processes and reporting.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation required.
• At least 7 years of controllership management experience, is required.
• Previous Public Accounting experience is prefered.
• Strong background and understanding of the manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated experience with Canadian or US public company reporting and internal controls/SOX; US GAAP knowledge and dual-listing nuances are beneficial.
• Strong business and operational acumen with exceptional communication, presentation, and mentoring skills.
• Inquisitive nature, high attention to detail, and a passion for building interdepartmental relationships.

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. #ACC1