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

Robust 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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