Controller Location: Tillsonburg, Ontario (on-site) Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000
Our client is a well-established manufacturer in Southwestern Ontario with a growing multi-entity footprint spanning Canadian and international operations. As the business continues to scale, they're looking to bring on a Controller to take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting function - someone who can be both the steady hand on the ledger and a trusted strategic advisor to leadership. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, high-visibility finance seat at a company in growth mode, with real influence over financial strategy, controls, and the direction of the accounting function.
What Our Client Has to Offer Competitive base salary of $120,000 - $150,000
Extended health and dental coverage
Life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
Company pension/RRSP program
Safety boot allowance
A senior, high-impact role with direct exposure to executive leadership
The opportunity to shape financial systems and controls as the business grows
The Role Reporting into executive leadership, the Controller will own the full accounting operation - from day-to-day transactional oversight through to financial strategy - across the company and its affiliated entities. You'll lead close and reporting, drive budgeting and forecasting, safeguard the business through strong internal controls, and act as a trusted financial partner to ownership and management.
What You'll Do Oversee all accounting functions, including AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, cash management, and the general ledger
Prepare and review financial statements across multiple Canadian and international entities




Lead month-end and year-end close processes
Build and deliver financial reporting packages for ownership and executive leadership
Analyze financial performance and recommend improvements to profitability and cash flow
Own the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle, including financial models supporting strategic initiatives
Track budget-to-actual performance and flag risks and opportunities
Ensure compliance with Canadian and US accounting standards and tax obligations
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls
Lead all external audits and government reporting requirements
Mentor and develop accounting team members
Drive process improvements and support ERP/system upgrades
What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related field
CPA designation
5 - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior accounting or leadership role
Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
Multi-entity or international accounting exposure considered an asset
Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP/accounting software experience
Experience with Sage 300 or similar systems considered an asset
Solid leadership, communication, and analytical abilities
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.
We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.

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📌 Controller (Ontario)
🏢 Elby Professional Recruitment
📍 Ontario