We are seeking a strategic, hands on Business Unit Controller to join the senior leadership team of a premier manufacturing organization.
Overview
In this role you will oversee all financial and accounting functions for the business unit while serving as a key strategic advisor to plant operations and executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Analysis & Decision Support: deliver monthly financial statements with deep dive variance analysis, identifying key trends
- Strategic Modelling: lead business case development, financial modeling and competitor analysis to evaluate profitability and drive value creation
- Capex: review and financially justify major appropriation requests
- Complex Accounting: apply robust accounting & valuation concepts to support decision making (fixed asset evaluations, capital leases, valuation reserves)
- Plant Performance: partner closely with operations and plant management to analyze standard cost variances, inventory valuation and manufacturing performance
- Risk Mitigation: oversee internal controls and identify process gaps
- Budgeting and Forecasting: lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
- Leadership:
direct and mentor a team (includes AP, AR, Accountant)
Advantages
- Competitive base salary and comprehensive perks, bonus, RRSP match package
- A seat at the leadership table with true operational influence
- The backing and stability of a major international corporate network
- Opportunities for advancement (across the globe)
Qualifications
- CPA professional designation is required
- 7+ years of progressive experience within a large complex manufacturing environment
- Expertise in standard costing, inventory management and plant level operational analysis is required
- Financial modeling skills required
- A credible, agile, self‑starter who can work autonomously
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- ERP systems and Excel required
If you are a collaborative leader who commands both the boardroom and the plant floor, we want to hear from you!
Bring your expertise in standard costing and operational finance to a team that values your strategic vision and rewards your drive.