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Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing company specializing in high‑quality production for global brands. As they continue to expand their customer base across North America, they are strengthening their leadership team with a Controller who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and hands‑on environment.

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This is an onsite role, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and senior leadership to support accurate financial reporting and drive strong business performance.

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Position Overview

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Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller will have deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership capability, and extensive experience in costing in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a CPA with IFRS knowledge, has strong analytical skills, and brings proven experience in month-end close, full‑cycle accounting, costing, inventory budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Candidates must have experience in the food manufacturing or CPG industries.

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Hands‑on SAP knowledge will be strongly preferred.

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Key Responsibilities

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Financial Reporting & Month‑End Close

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- Lead the month‑end and year‑end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with IFRS.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.

Manufacturing & Cost Controln

- Manage standard costing, WIP and finished goods valuation.
- Analyze production variances with Plant Managers.

Full‑Cycle Accountingn

- Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
- Maintain cost accounting structures and support product costing and inventory valuations.
- Review AP, AR, and payroll entries for accuracy and compliance.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysisn





- Lead annual budgeting and recurring forecasting processes.
- Provide meaningful financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.
- Present results, trends, and risk/opportunity assessments to leadership teams.

Leadership & Collaborationn

- Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team.
- Collaborate onsite with operations managers, plant leadership, and project teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, financial systems, and reporting.

Systems & Toolsn

- Utilize SAP for general ledger, costing, and project reporting.
- Enhance system utilization for automation, accuracy, and efficiency.
- Ensure data integrity across financial and production systems.

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Requirements Of the Position

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Qualifications

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- CPA designation required (must be in good standing with CPA Ontario. This will be verified prior to presentation to client).
- Minimum 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing food production, consumer goods, or contract manufacturing.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS (experience in transitioning from ASPE to IFRS is an asset).
- Proven experience in financial reporting, full‑cycle accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Ability to articulate costing methodologies used in manufacturing environments.
- Hands‑on experience with SAP is preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor, influence, and collaborate across functions.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Comfortable working onsite in a fast‑paced, high‑growth manufacturing environment.

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https://www.roberthalf.com/ca/en/job/burlington-on/controller/05210-(phone hidden)-caen

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This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

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