Finance Controller

IDEX; Waterloo; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational engineering firm is seeking a Finance Controller for their office in Waterloo, Ontario. This role entails managing all general ledger accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and overseeing financial reporting and audits. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Accounting or Finance, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this position, which offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Barrier-free workplace accommodations

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years related accounting experience.
• Solid working knowledge of GAAP and SOX.
• Supervisory experience or project leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements accurately.
• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory bodies.
• Manage the audit processes and serve as local Audit Leader.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Leadership and team building

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Change management

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA

Tools

Advanced Excel

JE Edwards (JDE)

OneStream

Job description

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE

Finance Controller

Material Processing Technologies (MPT)

Quadro Engineering Corp.

DEPARTMENT

Finance

SALARIED

X

HOURLY

August 2025

Position Summary: We are seeking to hire a Finance Controller at our Global Headquarters located in Waterloo, Ontario responsible for all general ledger accounting functions, including but not limited to month-end close, SOX compliance, working capital management, and payroll functions. This rewarding role has the opportunity to work closely with business leadership to provide impactful financial information and drive business performance in the growing pharmaceutical and life sciences fields

Reports To: MPT Finance Director

Essential Functions:

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure all monthly/quarterly Financial Statements and reports are prepared accurately and on-time
• Business partnering with all other departments within MPT as well as the Corporate Accounting teams
• Ensure compliance with tax and outside regulatory bodies (GST, corporate tax returns and payments, etc.)
• Mentoring, managing and appraising staff to promote growth, development and positive team culture
• Adhere to our internal policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Manage the audit processes and serve as the local Audit Leader. Support and coordinate all internal, external and SOX audit activity
• Support the payroll process, in coordination with internal and external partners
• Using general cost and accounting principles; provide in-depth understanding of key operational metrics to support financial reporting
• Understand the Business Lines within the company and the financial metrics to drive success (volume, overhead, labor costs, standards, productivity, efficiency, etc.)
• Key thought partner with Finance Director, implementing procedural improvements and driving engagement within the team
• Other duties, as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Cash Supervisor and Accountant both report up through the Finance Controller

Organizational Relationships:

• Must interface effectively and regularly with:

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with Finance Designation (CPA)
• 5 - 7 years related accounting experience
• Process improvement and change management experience
• Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX
• Experience working with and leading cross functional Teams
• Supervisory experience and/or project leadership skills

Language Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills; ability to interact clearly and confidently with all levels in the organization and with external sales representatives, customers, vendors, and others as required.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills
• JE Edwards (JDE) experience an asset
• Experience with OneStream

Other Qualifications:

• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Strong work ethic with a curious and resilient nature
• Strong leadership and team building and talent development skills and sense of urgency

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Stand, Walk and/or Sit 90% of the time
• Use hands to handle, reach and feel: 90% of the time
• Talk and hear 75% of the time

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the following environmental conditions:

Quadro Engineering Corp. is committed to providing a barrier-free workplace. If accommodation is required during the selection or interview process, it will be available upon request. This job description is available in an accessible format upon request.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer . IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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