Controller/Senior Accountant

Company Description

A leading packaging manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality innovative packaging solutions is seeking a hands‑on Controller / Senior Accountant to oversee their financial operations and guide their financial strategy. Reporting directly to the management group you will oversee corporate accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has strong roots in manufacturing accounting and the ability to translate financial data into actionable operational insights.

Hybrid | Mississauga, ON

Job ID 10661

Compensation

• Competitive base salary of $90,000 – $110,000*, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package
• Performance-based annual bonus
• RRSP matching program
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

*The stated compensation range reflects the full scope of the role as currently structured and is provided in accordance with pay transparency requirements. Offers are determined based on relevant experience, demonstrated skills, internal equity, and alignment with the role’s requirements. The upper end of the range is typically reserved for candidates who fully meet all requirements and qualifications outlined in this posting and the official job description.

Position Description

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger reconciliation.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide regular variance analysis (budget vs. actual).
• Oversee corporate cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Plant & Manufacturing Accounting

• Maintain and improve the plant’s standard costing system.
• Oversee inventory valuation, including regular cycle counts, year-end physical audits, and scrap/obsolescence tracking.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labour, material yield, and overhead absorption) to identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Partner with the plant manager to evaluate production efficiency and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with local, provincial, and federal tax requirements, including HST filing, corporate tax schedules, and EHT.
• Coordinate the year‑end audit review process with external accountants.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA) is strongly preferred.
• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Syspro, or Plex).
• Knowledge Deep understanding of product costing, inventory management, and Canadian accounting standards.
• Soft Skills Strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills to collaborate with non-financial plant staff, and the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Additional Information

Date Posted September 30, 2026

Job Type Hybrid, Permanent, Full-Time

Industries Packaging

Job Categories Finance/Accounting

Manages Others No

Required Travel No

Relocation Assistance No

Use of Artificial Intelligence

We do NOT use artificial intelligence to screen, rank, or select candidates. The merits of every single application will be judged by a human. AI may be used to craft correspondence or write a job posting, but never in the decision‑making as to candidate suitability.

Existing Vacancy

This is a critical role within the organization and, following the recruitment and selection process, the selected candidate should expect to receive an offer promptly.