Finance Manager / Admin Manager

W3Global; Belleville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health plan

Footwear and eyewear allowance

Employee BBQs and team activities

Birthday celebrations and team events

Job summary

W3Global in Belleville, Ontario seeks a hands-on Finance Controller to partner with leadership in a small, growing manufacturing business. You will supervise and coordinate bookkeeping, A/R, A/P, payroll review, and financial reporting to provide accurate insights for decision making.

This role grows with the company, developing KPIs, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, year-end coordination, and interaction with banks, suppliers and auditors while maintaining strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, including A/R, A/P, bookkeeping, payroll review, banking, receipts, HST and other required filings.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and lead a practical monthly finance review with ownership.
• Maintain cash-flow forecasts, budgets and short- and long-term financial analysis; identify risks early and recommend action.
• Prioritize payables, follow up on receivables and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, banks and advisors.
• Develop job-cost and profitability reporting using material, labour, tooling, outside processing and overhead information.
• Support quoting, pricing, major capital purchases and growth decisions with clear financial analysis.
• Establish useful KPIs and reporting that connect financial results with shop-floor performance.
• Coordinate year-end, tax, audit or review requirements with external accountants and maintain complete supporting records.
• Manage or support government funding, work-share, grants, SR&ED and other third-party program applications and reporting.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, benefits administration and financial or HR paperwork as assigned.
• Help administer accounting software, banking access and internal controls; coordinate cybersecurity, computers, email, server, website and hosting matters with outside IT providers.
• Support front-office and administrative coverage when required, including professional telephone communication, visitors, shipment receiving and production-data entry.
• Improve procedures, document responsibilities and cross-train others to ensure continuity and dependable coverage.
• Perform other financial, operational and administrative duties required in a small, growing manufacturing business.

Skills

Analytical ability

Excel

Office Suite

Communication

Teamwork

Prioritization

Accounting software

Month-end close

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

ERP system

Payroll software

SR&ED accounting tools

Job description

This position works closely with every position within the manufacturing plant and is involved with every part of the business. This new position will create structure and visibility while keeping systems practical for a small team. The role is expected to grow with the company and will be tasked with supervising and coordinating bookkeeping, administrative and external professional resources as needs develop. As with many SME's, key members wear many hats. You will be expected to learn the precision manufacturing industry and provide input to maintain financial health.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Manage day-to-day finance operations, including A/R, A/P, bookkeeping, payroll review, banking, receipts, HST and other required filings.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports and lead a practical monthly finance review with ownership.
• Maintain cash-flow forecasts, budgets and short- and long-term financial analysis; identify risks early and recommend action.
• Prioritize payables, follow up on receivables and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, banks and advisors.
• Develop job-cost and profitability reporting using material, labour, tooling, outside processing and overhead information.
• Support quoting, pricing, major capital purchases and growth decisions with clear financial analysis.
• Establish useful KPIs and reporting that connect financial results with shop-floor performance.
• Coordinate year-end, tax, audit or review requirements with external accountants and maintain complete supporting records.
• Manage or support government funding, work-share, grants, SR&ED and other third-party program applications and reporting.
• Coordinate insurance renewals, benefits administration and financial or HR paperwork as assigned.
• Help administer accounting software, banking access and internal controls; coordinate cybersecurity, computers, email, server, website and hosting matters with outside IT providers.
• Support front-office and administrative coverage when required, including professional telephone communication, visitors, shipment receiving and production-data entry.
• Improve procedures, document responsibilities and cross-train others to ensure continuity and dependable coverage.
• Perform other financial, operational and administrative duties required in a small, growing manufacturing business.

ACCURATE NUMBERS. CLEAR DECISIONS. STRONGER OPERATIONS.

What's In It For You

• Monday-Friday schedule to suit your personal needs.
• Competitive compensation based on experience, capability and fit.
• Direct involvement in business decisions.
• A broad role with room to shape systems, improve reporting and grow with the company.
• Bright, clean facility, modern equipment and a friendly, team-oriented environment.
• Group health plan, footwear and eyewear allowance.
• Employee BBQs, birthday celebrations and other team activities.

Skills And Education Required

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration, commerce or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least five years of progressive accounting or financial‑management experience.
• Hands‑on knowledge of general ledger, month‑end, A/R, A/P, payroll, banking, reconciliations, HST and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical ability, sound judgement and the confidence to communicate financial information clearly.
• Advanced organization, attention to detail, confidentiality and dependable follow‑through.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office skills; ability to learn and improve accounting and operational software.
• A self‑starting, team‑oriented approach, and the ability to manage changing priorities as you help direct business growth.

Other Assets Include

• CPA designation or active progress toward a recognized accounting designation.
• Controller, finance‑manager or senior‑accounting experience in a small or medium‑sized manufacturer.
• Experience with job costing, inventory, ERP/accounting systems, grants, SR&ED, work‑share, insurance or benefits administration.
• Experience supporting defence, aerospace, medical or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating cybersecurity requirements and outside IT service providers.