Title: Controller

Employment Type: Full time, permanent, on-site

Salary: $115,000- $130,000

Industry: Manufacturing- Industrial Equipment

Reports to: Director of Finance

Location: Chatham-Kent, ON

Controller

We're seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations to drive performance, accountability, and growth. This role owns the financial picture of a global manufacturing company: costs, inventory, margins, and the close. Partner daily with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and site leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Keep standard costs, inventory, and manufacturing variances accurate to explain profit movement.
• Drive margin improvement through detailed financial analysis.
• Deliver budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Turn cost, margin, and cash questions into clear recommendations for pricing, production, and capital decisions.
• Strengthen, monitor and continually develop internal controls to ensure smooth audits, acquisitions, and site reviews.
• Supervise and mentor a finance team that meets deadlines, owns the details, and partners with the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent depth in manufacturing finance.
• CPA designation in good standing.
• Previous experience in manufacturing: costing, BOM’s, inventory, revenue recognition and variance analysis.
• Working fluency in an ERP such as SAP, MS Dynamics or Oracle, plus the judgment to challenge bad data.
• Clear communication with plant leaders and ability to translate financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay plus bonus.
• Generous vacation package.
• RSP plan and medical/dental coverage.
• Tuition assistance/professional development.