Build Your Career with One of Saskatchewan's Most Respected Manufacturing Organizations
Some opportunities offer stability. Others offer growth. This one offers both.
Our client is a well-established Saskatchewan manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and doing business the right way. For decades, they have been an industry leader, investing in their people, their products, and their communities while building an exceptional workplace where collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement are valued every day.
As they continue to grow, they are looking for an Assistant Controller who is excited to move beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and become a true business partner. This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team, gain exposure across the entire business, and help influence financial and operational decision-making.
If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your ideas are welcomed, your contributions are recognized, and your career can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity Reporting directly to the Controller, the Assistant Controller plays an important role in supporting the organization's financial operations while partnering closely with leaders across Production, Procurement, Sales, Engineering, and other operational teams.
This role offers an excellent balance of technical accounting, financial analysis, process improvement, and operational involvement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys understanding how a business works—not just reporting on the numbers.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives,



improve processes, support business decisions, and help strengthen financial reporting within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Be Doing Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and working papers
Assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
Performing financial analysis, KPI reporting, and variance analysis
Supporting inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and cost control initiatives
Monitoring production costs and identifying opportunities to improve operational performance
Participating in capital asset accounting and capital project tracking
Working cross-functionally with operational departments to support business objectives
Assisting with internal and external audits
Supporting tax reporting and regulatory compliance
Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and system efficiencies
Supporting ERP enhancements and automation initiatives as the business continues to evolve.
What We’re Looking For We’re looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to contribute beyond the accounting function.




You will likely bring: CPA designation
3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Strong financial reporting knowledge (ASPE and IFRS)
Experience within manufacturing or cost accounting environments
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
The ability to communicate effectively with individuals across all levels of the organization
Experience with ERP systems and an interest in process improvement
A continuous improvement mindset and appreciation for Lean principles
Experience with Canadian and U.S. tax reporting would be considered an asset.
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity This is much more than an Assistant Controller position.
You’ll be joining an organization that genuinely values its people and believes great businesses are built through collaboration, trust, and continuous learning.
You’ll enjoy: Working for one of Saskatchewan's most respected manufacturing organizations
A collaborative, team-oriented culture where people genuinely enjoy working together
Meaningful exposure to operations and senior leadership
Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence decision-making
Career growth within a stable, successful, and expanding organization
The chance to make a visible impact while developing professionally
Interested? If you’re looking for an chance where your technical accounting expertise will be valued while giving you the chance to broaden your business knowledge and make a meaningful contribution, we’d love to connect with you.
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📌 Assistant Controller (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Aplin
📍 Saskatchewan