Corporate Financial Controller

We are currently searching for an ambitious Corporate Controller to join our rapidly growing manufacturing team in London, Ontario. The Corporate Controller plays a pivotal role in maintaining our financial integrity and will have full responsibility for managing the monthly close, audit readiness, and providing financial insights that drive executive strategy.

Our ideal candidate is a highly self-driven, hands‑on individual who will champion innovation and process optimization within the team to ensure long‑term organizational success.

• Responsible for supervising the activities/functions of the Accounting Department which include the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory and the maintenance/control over computer records and systems
• Assigns, schedules and coordinates the activities of accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll providing guidance, training and instruction to staff
• Preparation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements to corporate entity, manage the annual budget preparation working with all departments to finalize the fiscal budget
• Maintains internal control procedures adequate to safeguard and control the company’s resources and records; ensures the confidentiality of financial and non‑financial information contained in the company’s accounts and files
• Analyzes and interprets operational and financial information as requested
• Variance analysis (purchase price variance, labour variance, spending variances)
• Manages the quarterly forecast process
• Prepares required journal entries and reconciliations monthly
• Monitors and manages cash flow, including foreign exchange requirements
• Prepares and distributes weekly, monthly and ad hoc sales reporting
• Insurance broker liaison and preparation of annual renewal information
• Coordinates and acts as main liaison for annual external audit, ensures all required documentation is prepared and submitted in a timely manner
• Manages fixed asset purchases and related financing, ROI calculations, amortization, reporting
• Supports other departments with ERP training, process improvement, special projects
• Company Benefit analysis and liaison with broker
• Corporate owned/leased auto fleet administrator, Corporate credit card account administrator
• Keeps abreast of current accounting trends, practices, and regulations
• Develops and coaches the team and builds the organizational financial capabilities
• Manages and directs team performance, development, recruitment, and retention to accomplish the department’s goals and objectives effectively

• University Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or equivalent
• 8+ years experience leading a finance team, CPA Designation required
• Thorough understanding of accounting, costing and control procedures
• Excellent computational, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Knowledge of accounting application software, MS Excel, ERP Systems (Net Suite), consolidated reporting software (HFM), etc.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills
• Proven ability to direct, manage and motivate a team while working effectively with other departmental managers
• Ability to resolve operational challenges in a courteous and discrete manner using good judgement

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Finance, Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Manufacturing and Construction