Manufacturing Financial Controller — Path to VP Finance

Recruiting In Motion - Eastern Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Scarborough seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead the accounting team and oversee financial reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls. This role provides a clear succession path toward a VP of Finance position and works closely with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will manage month-end/ year-end close, inventory costing and regulatory reporting, while mentoring staff and driving process improvements within a growing manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on accounting leadership or supervisory experience (e.g., Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller).
• CPA designation or progress toward completion is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes with GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, reconciliations and schedules.
• Manage general ledger, entries, accruals, inventory valuations and related controls.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and financial performance; provide leadership with analysis and recommendations.
• Oversee manufacturing costing, labour and material costing, and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audit and support tax compliance and statutory reporting.

Skills

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client in Scarborough seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead the accounting team and oversee financial reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls. This role provides a clear succession path toward a VP of Finance position and works closely with senior leadership.

The successful candidate will manage month-end/ year-end close, inventory costing and regulatory reporting, while mentoring staff and driving process improvements within a growing manufacturing organization.