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Controller
Posted: 08/18/2025
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 6648
Pay Rate: 110,000-120,000
Job Description
Elby is thrilled to partner with a forward-thinking manufacturing company in their search for a Financial Controller—a high-impact, strategic leader ready to steer the full spectrum of financial operations. From budgeting and forecasting to cost accounting and compliance, you’ll be the driving force behind informed decision-making and sustainable growth.
Our client is a Canadian-based manufacturing leader, with over 35 years of expertise delivering products to sectors such as manufacturing, construction, food and beverage, and energy. Backed by global scale resources and a commitment to innovation, they operate state-of-the-art facilities where continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration drive best-in-class product performance.
If you're a CPA-qualified finance professional eager to make an impact in a thriving environment, this is your chance to take the lead. As Controller, you’ll oversee financial operations across the organization, including both Guelph and Brantford facilities. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership, guide a dedicated finance team, and ensure the organization remains financially strong, agile, and future-focused.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Our client is a Canadian-based manufacturing leader, with over 35 years of expertise delivering products to sectors such as manufacturing, construction, food and beverage, and energy. Backed by global scale resources and a commitment to innovation, they operate state-of-the-art facilities where continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration drive best-in-class product performance.
If you're a CPA-qualified finance professional eager to make an impact in a thriving environment, this is your chance to take the lead. As Controller, you’ll oversee financial operations across the organization, including both Guelph and Brantford facilities. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership, guide a dedicated finance team, and ensure the organization remains financially strong, agile, and future-focused.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting—prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting reports
- Budgeting—drive impactful budgeting by coordinating planning, execution, and variance analysis to guide smarter financial decisions
- Oversight—lead and streamline the management of A/P, A/R, inventory, and fixed assets to ensure operational efficiency and financial accuracy
- Costing—develop in-depth cost analyses to evaluate profitability and support strategic pricing and production decision
- Compliance—ensure full regulatory compliance by preparing and maintaining thorough documentation for all relevant government agencies
- Leadership—guide a high-performing team of 4, fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence across all financial functions
- Tax—determine monthly current and deferred income tax provisions to ensure accurate reporting and compliance with regulatory standards
Qualifications:
- CPA designated is a must
- Solid financial leadership experience in ideally small to mid-sized manufacturing environments
- Strong cost accounting skills, including analysis, margin optimization, and the development of pricing strategies
- Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop finance teams in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
Meet Your Recruiter
Shannon Breit
Manager, Recruitment Services
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