Financial Controller

Liebherr-Werk Nenzing GmbH; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or remote work

Competitive benefits

RRSP matching

Education allowance

Job summary

Liebherr-Canada Ltd. seeks a Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, forecasting and tax compliance for the Canadian operation. You will manage a team of Senior Financial Analysts, drive IFRS consolidation, and partner with Directors to align financial and operational strategy.

The role focuses on month-end close, budgeting, and internal controls while leveraging Power BI dashboards to track KPIs and financial results across multiple divisions.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and IFRS knowledge are required.
• 5–10 years of leadership experience in a complex financial reporting environment.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization with Power BI are expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month end close and group reporting under IFRS.
• Approve monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
• Lead annual statutory audit and consolidate group reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

CPA designation

IFRS knowledge

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Financial Controller is the primary business partner leading the financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance requirements of Liebherr-Canada Ltd. The key responsibilities include full-cycle financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, tax compliance, internal controls, and capital budgets.Leveraging strong technical accounting & tax experience, this role will lead the local financial consolidation and group reporting under IFRS, while managing both local and international tax compliance. This role will report to the Finance Director and will lead a team of (3) Senior Financial Analysts to support the 8 operational divisions across Canada, covering construction equipment, mining equipment, material handling, mobile and crawler cranes, earthmoving, maritime cranes, concrete, aerospace, transportation systems, service operations, parts distribution, rentals, and major projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month end close and group reporting requirements under IFRS.
• Approve monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Complete detailed review of monthly financial results for all product groups across the 8 operational divisions.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit with external auditors, preparing local statutory financial statements and the group reporting package.

• Lead long term financial planning, challenging key assumptions to drive accountability.
• Engage in monthly forecast reviews to identify performance gaps and recommended course of action.
• Partner with Directors and key stakeholders to understand operational direction and financial impacts.
• Manage financial key performance indicators (KPIs) across operational divisions and shared service centers.

Capital Budget

• Lead long term capital budget, consolidating investment requirements across the company and assessing financial return and cash flow requirements.
• Manage investments from start to finish, coordinating with the business on timing and approval requirements.

Tax Compliance

• Lead local & international sales tax reporting requirements and audits.
• Support global transfer pricing requirements and impact assessments.
• Support and review annual tax provision and tax returns.

Leadership & Business Partnering:

• Develop key relationships with divisional leaders, bridging the gap between financial data and operational outcomes.
• Support product group managers to develop a strong understanding of daily operations and opportunities.
• Lead team of (3) Senior Financial Analysts, mentoring and guiding their professional development.

Internal Controls

• Lead annual internal control compliance requirements, managing over 200 controls across the company.
• Partner with operational teams to improve internal control framework and process design to mitigate risk.
• Complete independent review over internal control operating effectiveness and implement recommendations.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Lead annual inventory and fixed asset count processes.
• Review results and identify process improvements and safeguard opportunities.

System & Process Improvement

• Support Business Management Systems (BMS) process mapping identifying bottlenecks and optimization across the department.
• Lead process documentation and knowledge retention initiatives.
• Champion use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to create process efficiencies.
• Support development of Power BI dashboards to present and track KPIs and financial results.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 5-10 years of proven leadership experience and independence within a complex financial reporting environment
• Strong ability to develop key relationships, communicate effectively, and lead change management
• Strong experience managing people and teams
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation and experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel and ability to communicate data effectively to senior management
• Experience with Power BI and SAP is preferred
• Experience within the following industries is preferred: Heavy equipment, Mining, Construction equipment, Manufacturing, Industrial products

Our Offer

• Competitive wages
• Extensive benefits with employer paid premiums starting day 1
• Hybrid or remote work opportunities for select roles*
• Paid vacation starting at 3 weeks PLUS 6 dedicated family, health and wellness days
• 6% employer RRSP matching
• $3000 annual allowance for continuing education
• International training & development work opportunities for select roles*
• And much more!

Liebherr Canada Ltd. is committed to provide a diverse, inclusive, safe and dignified work environment for all employees, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other aspect of their identity.
Please note the following:
We do not use AI to screen resumes. Every application is reviewed directly by a human talent acquisition specialist.
This position is for an existing vacancy.

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

The company

The Liebherr Group has represented leading-edge technical products and services for more than 70 years and has proudly serviced Canadian customers directly since 1973.Liebherr-Canada Ltd. has 11 branch locations across Canada providing sales, service and product support for equipment in the construction, mining, material handling, crane, aerospace and transportation industries.