Financial Controller

Jobtailor; Acton Vale; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Acton Vale, Canada, seeks a seasoned Finance Controller to lead all financial functions for a pet food manufacturing plant. You will oversee monthly closes, prepare statements, and ensure tax compliance while coordinating year-end audits with external firms.

You will manage cash flow, budgeting, and pricing support, collaborating with Operations to optimize costs. Strong CPA and manufacturing experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum five years in financial roles, manufacturing or agri-food preferred.
• Strong cost accounting and inventory management expertise.
• Proficiency with FileMaker, Acomba, and Nethris.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial functions for the pet food manufacturing plant.
• Oversee monthly accounting close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure legal and tax compliance.
• Prepare documentation for year-end audits with external accounting firms.
• Manage annual tax filings and government remittances.
• Track raw material costs throughout the manufacturing process.
• Analyze production variances and collaborate with Operations to optimize costs.
• Maintain a reliable cost structure to support pricing.
• Develop the plant’s annual budget and prepare monthly forecasts.
• Support pricing strategy based on variable costs and product profitability.
• Manage cash flow, supplier payments, and customer collections.
• Anticipate liquidity requirements and monitor financing agreements.
• Prepare required financial reports and manage banking relationships.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement teams.
• Supervise the activities of the Accounting Technician.
• Provide financial analyses for investments and industrial projects.
• Develop financial KPIs to monitor performance.
• Implement controls over inventory movements, including raw materials, finished products, and losses.
• Participate in ERP optimization to meet food manufacturing requirements.
• Promote a culture of financial rigor and accountability.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Financial analysis

Budget development

Cash flow management

KPI development

Production variance analysis

Financial reporting

Excellent communication

Autonomy

Education

CPA designation

University degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

FileMaker

Acomba

Nethris

Job description

• Lead all financial functions for the pet food manufacturing plant


• Oversee monthly accounting close processes


• Prepare financial statements and ensure legal and tax compliance


• Prepare documentation for year-end audits with external accounting firms


• Manage annual tax filings and government remittances


• Track raw material costs throughout the manufacturing process


• Analyze production variances and collaborate with Operations to optimize costs


• Maintain a reliable cost structure to support pricing


• Develop the plant’s annual budget and prepare monthly forecasts


• Support pricing strategy based on variable costs and product profitability


• Manage cash flow, supplier payments, and customer collections


• Anticipate liquidity requirements and monitor financing agreements


• Prepare required financial reports and manage banking relationships


• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Procurement teams


• Supervise the activities of the Accounting Technician


• Provide financial analyses for investments and industrial projects


• Develop financial KPIs to monitor performance


• Implement controls over inventory movements, including raw materials, finished products, and losses


• Participate in ERP optimization to meet food manufacturing requirements


• Promote a culture of financial rigor and accountability

Requirements

• CPA designation


• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in financial roles at the intermediate to senior level


• At least three (3) years of relevant experience in a manufacturing or agri-food environment


• Strong expertise in cost accounting and inventory management


• Proficiency with the FileMaker platform


• Familiarity with accounting and payroll software, such as Acomba or Nethris


• Knowledge of U.S. accounting principles is an asset


• Fluency in written and spoken French


• Strong written and spoken English skills to facilitate communication with the United States


• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial issues clearly to operational teams


• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, autonomy, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial management within a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting, inventory management, and compliance with legal and tax regulations. Proficient in developing budgets, financial forecasts, and KPIs while fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• CPA Designation


• Cost Accounting Expertise


• Inventory Management


• FileMaker Proficiency


• Fluency in French

Hard Skills

• Financial Statement Preparation


• Monthly Accounting Close Processes


• Tax Compliance


• Financial Analysis


• Budget Development


• Cash Flow Management


• Financial Reporting


• ERP Optimization


• Production Variance Analysis


• KPI Development

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication Skills


• Attention to Detail


• Analytical Skills


• Autonomy


• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing


• Agri-Food


• Financial Rigor


• Cost Structure


• Liquidity Management

Tools & Technologies

• FileMaker


• Acomba


• Nethris