Financial Controller

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown manufacturing company in Red Deer, Alberta seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead accounting, HR administration, and office operations. This role reports to the GM and CFO and supports both operational and financial success.

Key duties include overseeing payroll, monthly closes, budgeting, cash flow, and board-ready reporting. Candidates should have 5+ years as a Controller in manufacturing, CPA is a plus, and SAP Business One experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Controller in manufacturing.
• Strong accounting, budgeting, and reporting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Office apps.
• Experience with SAP Business One and payroll administration.
• Strong organizational, analytical and reconciliation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions including AP/AR, invoicing, and GL.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees and oversee hourly staff payroll.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations, journal entries, variance analyses, inventory reporting and financial statements.
• Develop cash flow forecasts, budgets and financial analyses.
• Provide weekly/monthly management reporting and performance metrics.
• Present monthly financial results to senior management and corporate leadership.
• Lead annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budget.
• Ensure policies, procedures and internal controls are followed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced financial controls.
• Coordinate year-end financial statements and tax return preparation with external accountants.
• Provide financial insights to operational management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Reporting

Excel

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Financial Controller

Location: Red Deer, Alberta
Job Type: Full-Time

A well-established manufacturing company in Red Deer is seeking an experienced Controller to join its leadership team. This key position is responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, human resources administration, and general office operations. Reporting directly to the General Manager and Corporate Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will play an integral role in supporting operational and financial success.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Management

• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and general ledger activities.
• Process semi-monthly payroll for salaried employees and oversee payroll administration for hourly staff.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, journal entries, variance analyses, inventory reporting, and financial statements.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts, budgets, and financial analyses.
• Provide weekly and monthly management reporting and performance metrics.
• Present monthly financial results to senior management and corporate leadership.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budget.
• Ensure accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls are followed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced financial controls.
• Coordinate year-end financial statement reviews and tax return preparation with external accountants.
• Provide financial insights and support to operational management.

Human Resources

• Maintain employee records and administer company benefit programs.
• Manage HR systems and support human resources processes with assistance from corporate resources.
• Administer WCB premiums, claims management, and return-to-work programs.

Office Administration

• Oversee day-to-day office operations.
• Supervise and support local finance and administrative staff.
• Assist with administrative initiatives as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Controller within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting systems and payroll administration.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with SAP Business One.

Preferred

• CPA or other professional accounting designation.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You are highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities while providing accurate and timely financial information to support business decision-making.