Director of Finance (Controller)

Rittal Canada; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Health & dental benefits

Disability insurance

Employee & Family Assistance Program

DPSP RRSP matching

Professional development

Hybrid working

Paid time off including sick days

Job summary

Rittal Limited is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead accounting and financial operations. Drive accurate reporting, enforce internal controls, and support strategic decision-making with timely insights.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of financial reporting, and the ability to manage day-to-day finance activities within a growing organization. Hybrid work arrangement offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and audits.
• Experience with SAP and finance automation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations and month-end close processes.
• Oversee financial reporting, reconciliations, and controls.
• Coordinate tax filings and liaise with auditors.
• Develop policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Mentor and develop accounting and finance staff.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Leadership

Internal controls

Auditing

Problem solving

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Director of Finance | Rittal Limited

As a certified Great Place to Work®, Rittal Limited believes that every single team member plays an important role in contributing to our success. We are passionate about creating a fun, high-performance environment where everyone can thrive. We are the Canadian subsidiary for the world’s leading system supplier for enclosures, power distribution, climate control, IT infrastructure and software and services and are present in more than 90 percent of all sectors worldwide, from government data centres to automotive production lines, manufacturing facilities, mines, greenhouses, ships; even the Oxford University and the Vatican!

What we offer

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive health & dental benefits
• Disability insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• DPSP RRSP matching
• Professional development and tuition assistance
• Preference for internal promotions
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Paid time off including sick days and a day off on your birthday

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Director of Finance to lead our accounting and financial operations function. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the company's financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, overseeing the accounting team, and supporting organizational decision-making through accurate and timely financial information.

The ideal candidate is a strong accounting leader with a hands-on approach, exceptional knowledge of financial reporting and controls, and experience managing the day-to-day finance operations of a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and month-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee account reconciliations and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial records across the organization.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Establish, monitor, and enhance internal control processes to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate corporate tax filings and support relations with external tax advisors.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Support the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Monitor actual results against budget and provide variance analysis.
• Prepare management reports and financial insights to support business leaders.
• Assist senior leadership with financial planning and operational decision-making
• Oversee cash flow management and forecasting.
• Monitor working capital and liquidity requirements.
• Manage banking relationships and support financing activities.
• Ensure effective controls around cash management and disbursements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and development plans.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Drive process efficiencies and finance systems enhancements.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• At least 3-5 years of experience as a Controller or in a senior accounting leadership role overseeing full-cycle accounting operations
• 3+ years of people leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Experience leading month-end and year-end close functions.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Experience with SAP is an asset.
• Experience implementing process improvements and finance automation initiatives

Salary Range

• 135000 - 160000 / year

Our success depends on our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the diversity of the communities where we work and live. In accordance with our Accessibility Policy, reasonable accommodations in the hiring process will be provided upon request.

#Canada