Manufacturing Controller & AP Lead (Montreal)

Dentons; Montreal; On-site; CAD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons in Montreal, Canada, seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the Accounts Payable team and own the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process. You will partner with Finance and Operations, drive internal controls, and ensure timely, audit-ready financial reporting in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires significant experience in manufacturing accounting, strong leadership, and expertise with JD Edwards and Canadian GAAP. On-site with three days in office per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years leading accounting teams.
• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Experience with month-end close ownership and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Experience supporting external audits and internal control programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process and ensure timely completion.
• Review, investigate and resolve reconciling items with supporting documentation.
• Prepare and review month-end journal entries.
• Ensure integrity of financial records in JD Edwards.
• Analyze variances and provide financial insights.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual close per GAAP.
• Assist with tax reporting and statutory compliance.
• Support audits with schedules and explanations.
• Lead and develop Accounts Payable team of 3 staff.
• Ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and payments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

Dentons in Montreal, Canada, seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the Accounts Payable team and own the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process. You will partner with Finance and Operations, drive internal controls, and ensure timely, audit-ready financial reporting in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires significant experience in manufacturing accounting, strong leadership, and expertise with JD Edwards and Canadian GAAP. On-site with three days in office per week.