Controller

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR); Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Long-term career growth potential

State-of-the-art manufacturing operations

Job summary

Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting operations across their Canadian and U.S. entities. This role involves financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls, providing opportunities for significant growth potential in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, especially in manufacturing, and possess strong analytical and organizational skills. Join a respected organization committed to operational excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Experience supporting Canadian and U.S. financial operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements for Canadian and U.S. entities.
• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Coordinate annual reviews and liaise with external auditors.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

CPA designation completed or in progress

Tools

ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected manufacturing organization known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence across North American markets. The company has built an outstanding reputation through exceptional product consistency, customer partnerships, and a strong performance-driven culture.

With advanced manufacturing capabilities and continued growth across both Canadian and U.S. operations, the organization offers the stability of an established business combined with the energy and momentum of a rapidly evolving operation. This role provides the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership while contributing to strategic growth initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and internal controls for both Canadian and U.S. entities. This position requires a hands-on accounting leader with strong manufacturing finance experience and exposure to cross-border operations.

Working closely with operations and executive leadership, the Controller will support business performance, ensure financial accuracy, strengthen processes and controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, and thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role offers significant long-term growth potential and is designed for an ambitious finance professional seeking to evolve into a future CFO-level leadership position through demonstrated performance, strategic contribution, and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee daily accounting operations including:
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Payroll coordination
• Inventory accounting
• Fixed assets
• Cash management
• Revenue recognition
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements for Canadian and U.S. entities
• Support foreign currency conversion and financial statement consolidation activities
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and clearing account management
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management reporting

Manufacturing Finance & Costing

• Oversee inventory valuation and manufacturing variance analysis
• Monitor and implement pricing adjustments, landed cost calculations, and rebate tracking
• Support operational performance analysis and cost optimization initiatives
• Collaborate closely with plant operations and leadership teams

Compliance & Controls

• Maintain and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures
• Develop, monitor, and oversee standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with:
• Canadian and U.S. GAAP
• HST and U.S. sales/use tax requirements
• Corporate tax and regulatory reporting
• Payroll remittance and reporting obligations

Business Support & Leadership

• Coordinate annual reviews and liaise with external auditors, banks, insurance providers, and advisors
• Assist with insurance renewals, benefits administration, and financing arrangements
• Support ERP enhancements and financial process optimization initiatives
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Manage projects with strong attention to organization, follow-up, and documentation

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA designation completed or in progress preferred
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 3+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end accounting procedures
• Experience supporting Canadian and U.S. financial operations considered a strong asset
• ERP experience required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is an asset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Why Join

• Opportunity to join a highly reputable and growing manufacturing organization
• Exposure to both Canadian and U.S. operations
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial leadership environment
• High-impact role with visibility across the business
• State-of-the-art manufacturing operations and continued investment in growth and innovation
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential