Financial Controller

Northwest Employment Works; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A large fuel distribution company is seeking a full-time Financial Controller based in Sioux Lookout, Dryden, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, or Kenora. The ideal candidate will manage financial reporting, oversee budgeting and compliance, and provide strategic insights to the CFO. Applicants should have a degree in business and a CPA designation, alongside relevant supervisory experience. This role offers competitive wages and benefits, including health benefits and a pension plan.

Benefits

Life & Health Benefits

Pension plan (Employer contributes 9%, Employee 6%)

Discounts on products after 3-month probation

Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, commerce, mathematics or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation required.
• Experience in a supervisory finance role required.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
• Proficient in Sage 50/Simply Accounting software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Managing daily transactions and overseeing month-end closing.
• Coordinating annual operating budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Enforcing internal control systems to safeguard assets.
• Directly supervising and mentoring finance staff.
• Overseeing government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Monitoring daily bank balances and forecasting cash requirements.
• Providing data-driven insights to support corporate strategy.

Skills

Financial reporting and analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Internal controls and compliance

Team leadership

Regulatory and tax compliance

Cash flow management

Strategic support

Communication skills

Education

University degree in relevant field

Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Sage 50/Simply Accounting

Job description

Financial Controller

Morgan Fuels, a large fuel distribution company operating throughout Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba, has an employment opportunity for a full‑time Financial Controller. This position can be based out of Sioux Lookout, Dryden, Thunder Bay, Winnipeg, or Kenora.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Managing daily transactions, overseeing month‑end closing, and year‑end processes to produce accurate, timely financial statements.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Coordinating with various offices to develop annual operating budgets and periodic financial forecasts, while monitoring and investigating any spending variances.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Enforcing internal control systems and best practice procedures to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and ensure adherence to appropriate accounting standards.
• Team Leadership and Management: Directly supervising and mentoring the finance staff, specific to accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).
• Regulatory and Tax Compliance: Overseeing all government reporting requirements and tax filings, including income tax, sales tax (HST/GST), and payroll remittances.
• Audit Assistant: Assisting CFO with preparing working paper files, coordinating documentation requests, and implementing any findings.
• Cash Flow: Monitoring daily bank balances, loan & lease payments, and forecasting cash requirements to ensure the organization meets its short‑term and long‑term obligations.
• Strategic Support and System Optimization: Providing data‑driven insights to the CFO to support corporate strategy and identifying opportunities to streamline operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• University degree in business administration, commerce, mathematics or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) designation.
• Experience in a supervisory finance role.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel.
• Proficient in Sage 50/Simply Accounting software.
• Experience in providing input to a senior management team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a Criminal Records Check.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages and benefits, including Life & Health Benefits, pension plan (Employer contributes 9%, Employee contributes minimum 6%), and discounts on products after successfully completing a 3‑month probationary period.

How to Apply

If you feel your skills and qualifications meet the above requirements, please email your cover letter and resume by Monday, January 12, 2026 to [e-mail]. For more information or a detailed job description, email [e-mail].

Morgan Fuels may consider a candidate who is working towards their CPA. We understand that candidates may not meet every single preferred qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would like to learn more about you.