This is not a simple replacement hire. It's an opportunity to redefine what the finance function looks like over the next decade.

We're seeking an exceptional finance qualified who pairs strong technical accounting skills with a genuine passion for improving how a business runs.

While the title is Corporate Controller, this is not a traditional controllership role. We need someone who will lead the accounting function while actively transforming how finance supports the wider business — combining technical excellence with continuous improvement, operational rigor, and strategic partnership with leadership.

This is a hands-on accounting leadership role. The successful candidate will personally complete accounting work while also driving the ongoing development of the finance function. Candidates who are energized by improving organizations, leveraging technology, challenging the status quo, and helping executive leadership make better decisions will find this a rare opportunity to leave a lasting mark on a growing, privately owned manufacturing business.

Our client is a privately owned manufacturer of highly customized bulk material handling equipment, serving customers across North America and internationally.

Unlike repetitive manufacturing environments, every project is engineered specifically for the customer. That makes accurate job costing, inventory management, work-in-process reporting, and timely financial information essential to the business's success.

Finance is expected to evolve into a proactive partner supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.

Historically, finance has successfully maintained the company's financial records and reporting obligations. We're looking for someone who will build the finance function the business needs for the next decade — someone who will:

Improve manufacturing and project costing





Build a finance function that scales with the business The successful candidate is expected to personally complete accounting work on a regular basis while leading the function — someone who enjoys staying close to the numbers, supporting the team when needed, and leading by example.

Completing account reconciliations

Managing indirect tax filings (e.g., Fixed asset accounting

Treasury and cash management

Overseeing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

Supporting the accounting team wherever needed

As the company grows, additional accounting resources may be added. Maintaining strong internal controls

Managing banking relationships

Finance Transformation & Business Systems Improving finance workflows

Building scalable systems for future growth The expectation is continuous improvement - not maintenance.

Manufacturing Finance Inventory reporting

Project profitability The ideal candidate enjoys understanding how the business operates, not just reporting results after the fact — comfortable spending time on the shop floor, understanding how projects move through the business, and translating operational performance into financial insight.

Working Closely With The President, External Accountants, Tax Advisors, And Banking Partners, The Controller Will Proactively Identify Opportunities To Strengthen The Company's Financial Position

Monitoring cash flow and retained earnings

Supporting equipment and technology investment decisions

Preparing financial analysis for strategic initiatives

Working proactively with external accountants on tax planning opportunities

Working with banking partners on financing strategies





Helping determine the most effective use of retained earnings The role isn't meant to replace external tax advisors — it's meant to spot opportunities, initiate conversations, coordinate with advisors, and help ensure leadership is making informed decisions year-round.

Document finance processes

Build a finance function that is resilient and scalable

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business from an accredited university

8-15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience

Strong experience with inventory, work-in-process, and job costing

Demonstrated experience improving ERP systems and finance processes

Experience preparing executive-level financial reporting

Project-based manufacturing

Personal Characteristics Equally comfortable preparing journal entries, discussing manufacturing costing with Operations, meeting with external accountants and tax advisors, working with banking partners, or advising the President on strategic financial decisions.

Above all, they enjoy building better businesses — not simply maintaining an accounting function.

Improved the quality and usefulness of management reporting

Reduced manual finance processes

Established proactive capital planning discussions throughout the year

Improved collaboration with external accountants, tax advisors, and banking partners

Built a finance function capable of supporting the company's next stage of growth

We're looking for an exceptional Controller who enjoys accounting, enjoys improving businesses, and wants to become a trusted financial advisor to the President.

Someone equally comfortable completing accounting work, improving financial systems, partnering with Operations, working with external advisors, and helping shape the financial future of the business.

We're looking for someone who will help us improve it. #

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🏢 MRL Consulting Group | Global Niche Technology Recruitment
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