OverviewOur direct client is looking to bring on a Hands-onFinancial Controllerfor a new position, full-time direct hire in Mississauga, ON, Canada. This role combines cost accounting, controller, and accounting manager responsibilities.DetailsFull-Time Direct HireOnsite Monday – FridaySalary $135k - $160k + RSUMust Have ExperienceStrong Background in Cost AccountingStartup experienceExperience in Manufacturing environmentLife sciences Industry OR FOOD FDA Raw materials experiencewith either pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostic and IVDPart of an ERP implementationExperience in building a manufacturing cost accounting function from the ground up is highly preferred.Role ContextTheControllerwill be part of the Manufacturing & Operations functions, a player-coach who owns the month-end close while helping to build the manufacturing cost accounting function from the ground up. This is a hands-on role requiring ownership of standard costing, WIP tracking, and inventory valuation in a real manufacturing environment.You will work closely with operations, procurement, and finance leadership to ensure production activity is accurately captured, costs are properly allocated, and management has visibility to make good decisions.Experience NeededAt least 6 years of progressive accounting experienceAt least 2 years in a dedicated cost accounting capacity within a manufacturing environmentHands-on experience with standard costing, COGS accounting, BOM costing, WIP accounting, and inventory valuationStrong knowledge of ASPE and/or US GAAP as it applies to inventory and cost of goods soldExperience working inside a manufacturing ERP (QT9, NetSuite, SAP B1, Epicor,



or similar); ERP implementation experience is a mustCPA designation or actively enrolled in the CPA PEP program and on track to completeAdvanced Excel proficiency and comfort working with large data setsAbility to operate independently in a lean environment where process doesn’t yet exist and you are expected to build itLife sciences Industry experience with pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostic and IVDPrior experience at a pre-revenue or early-commercial-stage companyExposure to contract manufacturing or milestone-based delivery environmentsResponsibilitiesDesign and implement standard costing and BOM costing structures within the new ERP, in coordination with operations and procurementOwn WIP tracking, COGS accounting, inventory valuation, and overhead allocation as the company moves from R&D into productionMaintain perpetual inventory records, support cycle count processes, and reconcile physical inventory to the general ledgerTrack job costs and material consumption against contract budgets, with focus on instrument delivery programsEnsure accurate capitalization and expensing of production costs in line with ASPE standardsVariance analysis & reportingPrepare and distribute monthly manufacturing variance reports with root-cause commentaryPartner with operations to investigate and explain cost variances, and support corrective action where neededProvide cost data and analysis to support management decision-making, budgeting,



and forecastingERP & SystemsServe as the finance partner on costing and inventory modules within the ERPDefine costing methodology, item master structure, and reporting hierarchies in the recent systemDocument and test costing processes end-to-end prior to go-live; support adoption post-launchMonth-end Close & Accounting OperationsLead the monthly close process end-to-end: prepare and review journal entries, complete account reconciliations, and ensure the trial balance is clean and on scheduleOversee and review the work of the AP Manager and Junior Finance Operations Associate, providing day-to-day guidance and ensuring accuracy across payables, receivables, and bookkeepingLead monthly bank reconciliations and daily cash position reporting across banking relationshipsIdentify and implement process improvements across accounting operations as the company scales from startup to active manufacturerSupport external audit and SR&ED tax credit documentation for manufacturing-related eligible expendituresAssist with HST/GST filings, payroll source deductions, and other tax compliance requirements as neededCompensation & BenefitsCompensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors. Benefits include paid time off and a Monday to Friday schedule for a full-time, permanent position.AdditionalLife sciences industry includes pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices, diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.ApplicationProfessional reference check will be required prior to offer. If you are interested, please send your updated Word Resume, along with your direct phone number and email.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Financial Controller (Manufacturing/Startup/Life Science) - $135,000 - $160,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Avenue 45
📍 Winnipeg