Manufacturing Controller & Finance Leader

Frey Consulting Group; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the company’s financial operations in Abbotsford, BC. You will own full-cycle accounting, FP&A, risk management, and ERP optimization, while partnering with operations to drive cost control and profitability.

You will manage a team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and provide insights to support strategic decisions. The role requires a CPA and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 10 years progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis in manufacturing
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, Power Query, financial modeling)
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics NAV or D365
• Strong understanding of Canadian tax regulations; U.S. cross-border considerations is an asset
• Excellent communication skills with ability to translate financial information into business insights
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions including payables, receivables, payroll, and GL
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes with reconciliations
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with variance analysis
• Ensure compliance with ASPE standards and internal controls
• Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors for timely completion
• Oversee cost accounting, product costing, standard costing, and inventory valuation
• Partner with operations to understand drivers impacting financial results
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Support cross-border tax filings and risk management
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools for financial visibility
• Mentor and develop the accounting team to high performance
• Collaborate with other functions to align financial and operational objectives

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA designation (required)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Dynamics NAV

Dynamics 365 (D365)

Excel (PivotTables, Power Query)

Job description

Frey Consulting Group is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the company’s financial operations in Abbotsford, BC. You will own full-cycle accounting, FP&A, risk management, and ERP optimization, while partnering with operations to drive cost control and profitability.

You will manage a team, ensure accurate financial reporting, and provide insights to support strategic decisions. The role requires a CPA and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.