Corporate Controller

Accu-Staff; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great team

Global org

Advancement opportunities

Bonus included

Job summary

Accu-Staff Resource Systems Enterprises Ltd. is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead FP&A across the holding company and its subsidiaries in a global manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the CFO, you will drive financial performance, cost optimization, and data-informed decision-making while partnering with senior leaders across Asia, Europe, and North America to strengthen profitability and reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operational Financial Leadership: Prepare and analyze KPIs, cost structures, and productivity metrics.
• Performance Management & Cost Optimization: Lead cost reduction initiatives and optimize working capital across procurement, supply chain, production, and overhead.
• FP&A and Business Partnering: Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and business case development.
• Group Governance & Financial Operations: Ensure accurate reporting and internal controls across subsidiaries.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence: Coach and partner with finance, supply chain, and HR leaders to drive a data-driven culture.

Job description

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: $120-150K/year

What is in it for you?

• Be a part of a great team
• Dynamic global organization
• Opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation package including bonus

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting to the CFO, The Corporate 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.
5. Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
   • 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.