Corporate controller – manufacturing
The Mason Group Inc
Our client is a privately owned, Canadian organization operating within the manufacturing sector. The company has a growing and diversified business with multiple operating entities and is continuing to invest in its people, systems, and processes to support future growth. They are seeking a
Corporate Controller
to join the finance leadership team and oversee the accounting function across the organization. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this is a hands-on and highly visible role responsible for financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, manufacturing accounting, cash flow, internal controls, and leadership of a small accounting team. The successful candidate will also play an important role in ERP implementation, process improvement, acquisition integration, and the continued development of the organization's finance infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Take ownership of the organization's month-end and year-end accounting cycles, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule. Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reporting, and reporting packages for senior leadership and ownership. Review key balance sheet accounts, reconciliations, intercompany activity, and other areas requiring strong financial oversight. Establish consistent accounting practices and reporting standards across the business. Strengthen the organization's financial controls and accounting infrastructure in preparation for future audit requirements. Act as a key finance resource for complex accounting and business issues. Manufacturing Finance Provide financial oversight of manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on
job costing, WIP, inventory, standard costs, and overhead allocation. Work with operational leaders to understand cost drivers and investigate significant variances. Help improve visibility into product and job profitability. Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and strengthen operational efficiency. Enhance inventory reporting and controls, including inventory accuracy, turns, and obsolete or slow-moving inventory. Planning & Business Analysis Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with business leaders. Develop meaningful financial analysis to help management understand business performance and make informed decisions. Monitor results against budget and forecast, identifying material variances and underlying drivers. Provide financial modelling and analysis to support growth initiatives, capital decisions, and business planning. Help leadership understand the financial implications of operational decisions. Systems & Finance Transformation Play a key role in the organization's ongoing
Corporate Controller
to join the finance leadership team and oversee the accounting function across the organization. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this is a hands-on and highly visible role responsible for financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, manufacturing accounting, cash flow, internal controls, and leadership of a small accounting team. The successful candidate will also play an important role in ERP implementation, process improvement, acquisition integration, and the continued development of the organization's finance infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership Take ownership of the organization's month-end and year-end accounting cycles, ensuring financial information is complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule. Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reporting, and reporting packages for senior leadership and ownership. Review key balance sheet accounts, reconciliations, intercompany activity, and other areas requiring strong financial oversight. Establish consistent accounting practices and reporting standards across the business. Strengthen the organization's financial controls and accounting infrastructure in preparation for future audit requirements. Act as a key finance resource for complex accounting and business issues. Manufacturing Finance Provide financial oversight of manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on
job costing, WIP, inventory, standard costs, and overhead allocation. Work with operational leaders to understand cost drivers and investigate significant variances. Help improve visibility into product and job profitability. Identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce costs, and strengthen operational efficiency. Enhance inventory reporting and controls, including inventory accuracy, turns, and obsolete or slow-moving inventory. Planning & Business Analysis Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with business leaders. Develop meaningful financial analysis to help management understand business performance and make informed decisions. Monitor results against budget and forecast, identifying material variances and underlying drivers. Provide financial modelling and analysis to support growth initiatives, capital decisions, and business planning. Help leadership understand the financial implications of operational decisions. Systems & Finance Transformation Play a key role in the organization's ongoing
Reference: WJ-4682_238922