Financial Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Oakville; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Controller to lead financial operations within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, overseeing all accounting functions, and mentoring a dedicated finance team. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial records, managing budgeting processes, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. If you have a CPA designation and a passion for finance in a fast-paced setting, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive and collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong internal controls and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily finance operations and oversee a team.
• Prepare cash position reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and internal controls.

Skills

CPA Certification

Accounting Principles

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Analytical Skills

Internal Controls

Cost-saving Identification

Education

CPA Designation

Tools

SAP

ERP Systems

Job description

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Manager @ Vaco | CPA, Talent Acquisition

About the Company

Our client is a manufacturing company. They are looking for a Finance Controller who will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions. The Financial Controller will ensure accurate financial records and provide strategic insights to support company-wide forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making.

Why Work Here

• Play a key leadership role as Head of Finance in a thriving family-owned business
• Collaborate closely with the senior leadership team
• Be part of a supportive and team-oriented work environment

About the Opportunity

• Lead daily operations of the finance function and oversee a team
• Provide mentorship, training, and support to finance team members.
• Oversee general bookkeeping activities handled by staff.
• Support the accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Maintain and organize the company’s chart of accounts.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare daily cash position reports and weekly cash flow forecasts for leadership.
• Manage banking activities, including account oversight and approval of vendor payments.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and negotiate credit terms as needed.
• Liaise with banking partners and manage financial covenant reporting to support borrowing arrangements.
• Complete month-end close processes, including reconciliations and variance reporting.
• Deliver financial reports and insights to assist in strategic decision-making.
• Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities across the organization.
• Review product costing details to ensure accurate bill of materials for inventory and production.
• Lead the budgeting process and support department leaders in monitoring financial performance.
• Act as the key point of contact for IT service providers and advise on systems and data security.
• Utilize SAP for financial operations and reporting.
• Support pricing and tender costing for new business opportunities.
• Prepare year-end financial packages for external accountants.
• Provide cross-functional support to other departments when needed.

About You

• Professional Designation CPA
• 5 to 7 years working experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Working and implementation experience with ERP system preferably with SAP.
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles.
• Able to work within tight timelines in a fast-growing business environment.
• A strong internal controls and compliance knowledge.
• Analytics-Inspired.
• self-disciplined and fast-paced.
• 5 years of full cycle accounting

Salary Range

$130,000 - $140,000/year

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Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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