Located in Ottawa, Ontario, Central Precast was established in 1956 and began manufacturing precast concrete products for the general construction industry. The product line and manufacturing facility grew to include landscape, utility products, manholes, concrete poles, steps, barriers, and architectural panels. As the product line expanded, new companies were formed to focus on their specific industries, and The Precast Group was formed.

The Precast

Group has three manufacturing operations: Central Precast Inc, MCON Products Inc and Utility Structures Inc. Our mission is to meet the demands of our customers and employees, under a safe working environment, where service and quality are at the forefront.

The Precast Group is currently looking for a full-time permanent Corporate Controller (CPA) to support their 3 locations in the Ottawa area.

Overview:

The Corporate Controller, reporting to the CFO, is a senior finance role responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, and control activities across multiple manufacturing entities. While the initial mandate is firmly rooted in controllership, this position is intended for a high‑performing CPA, CA with the capability and ambition to assume expanded responsibilities as experience, judgment, and business understanding deepen.

Progression beyond the Controller role will be based on demonstrated performance, leadership maturity, and business readiness, rather than a fixed timeline.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Controllership (Initial Focus)

- Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes across multiple legal entities
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with ASPE
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting and management information
- Research, document, and support technical accounting positions
- Serve as primary liaison with external accountants on year‑end engagements

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

- Oversee costing, inventory valuation,



and cost of goods sold
- Analyze production and operational variances in partnership with plant leadership
- Ensure appropriate accounting for inventory, WIP, capital assets, and depreciation
- Provide financial insight to support margin management and operational discipline

Controls, Compliance & Financial Governance

- Maintain and enhance internal controls, financial policies, and procedures
- Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Support corporate income tax filings, HST, payroll, and related reporting
- Strengthen financial processes to support long‑term scalability

Progressive Leadership Development

- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team across multiple locations
- Partner closely with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Gain increasing exposure to banking relationships, working capital strategy, and capital investments
- Participate in strategic initiatives such as system upgrades, expansions, or acquisitions, as appropriate
- Gradually assume broader enterprise‑level financial responsibilities based on readiness and performance
- Work with department heads to create training programs

Qualifications & Experience

- CPA designation required (CA strongly asset)
- 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Public accounting background (audit/assurance) combined with industry experience preferred
- Strong technical accounting expertise with hands‑on ASPE experience
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- Experience operating in a multi‑entity environment




- Proven ability to lead teams and influence across functions
- ERP experience; exposure to implementations or optimizations is an asset. Dynamics Business Central preferred.

Competencies

- Technically strong with sound professional judgment
- Ambitious, but patient and focused on building credibility
- Comfortable operating in a family‑owned, owner‑managed environment
- Strong communicator who can partner effectively with operations and leadership
- Collaborative leader with clear communication and interpersonal skills
- High integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality

Why Join Us?
- Senior‑level role with clear scope, ownership, and visibility
- Exposure to enterprise‑level finance leadership without premature title pressure
- Long‑term organization where capability and trust drive advancement
- Prospect to learn directly from an experienced Finance leadership
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Stable, value-driven business with a long‑term outlook.

Pay: $100,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Application question(s):
- How long have you been a designated CPA/CA is good standing?
- Do you have 8-12 years of experience as a CPA and/or CA?
- Are you currently residing in the Ottawa area?
- How many years experience do you have in an industry (manufacturing) environment?
- How much experience do you have with MS Dynamics?
- Do you currently have access to a reliable vehicle to commute to the office, as public transportation is not readily available?
- Are you available to work 100% onsite?
- Are you legally entitles to work in Canada?

Work Location: In person

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