Company Overview

Hammond Manufacturing is a renowned leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing durable electrical and electronic enclosures, power distribution devices, and equipment racks. With a rich history dating back over a century, the company serves diverse industries worldwide through a network of authorized partners and facilities across multiple countries.

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, and experienced Financial Controller, Canada to lead our financial operations. This position is responsible for leading the accounting and financial reporting functions for Hammond Manufacturing’s Canadian legal entities while ensuring the integrity of financial information, compliance with regulatory requirements, and effective internal controls.

The Financial Controller, Canada will oversee the Guelph accounting team and lead the monthly and annual financial close processes. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting while supporting business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

Salary Range: $100,000–$150,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

- Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management financial reports.
- Execute closing procedures, post journal entries, and perform variance analysis.
- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information.
- Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS.

Financial Controls & Compliance

- Maintain effective internal controls and accounting policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Oversee government reporting and regulatory filings.
- Coordinate and support annual external audits and internal audit activities.
- Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Cash Management & Treasury

- Monitor group cash requirements and support effective cash management.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and related financial analysis.





Leadership & Team Management

- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
- Establish departmental goals and performance expectations.
- Foster collaboration across departments.
- Promote continuous improvement, process automation, and professional development.

Systems & Process Improvement

- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data within ERP and reporting systems.
- Support digital transformation and financial systems initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reduce manual work.
- Support the use of business intelligence and reporting tools to improve financial decision-making.

Risk Management

- Identify financial and operational risks.
- Recommend and assist with the implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Ensure adherence to financial governance and internal control requirements.

QualificationsEducation

- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA designation or CPA finalist preferred.

Experience

- 5–10 years of related accounting and finance experience.
- Experience in a financial leadership or controllership role.
- Experience managing financial reporting and month-end/year-end close processes.
- Experience coordinating or managing external audits.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Sage.
- Experience overseeing accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and account reconciliations.

Knowledge & Skills

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Knowledge of IFRS and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and people-management abilities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- High level of integrity and sound professional judgment.




- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced workplace.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems proficiency.
- Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools is an asset.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Performance Indicators Success in this role will be measured through:

- Timely completion of monthly and annual financial close processes.
- Accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
- Compliance with statutory and regulatory filing deadlines.
- Effectiveness of internal controls.
- Reduction in manual accounting processes.
- Employee engagement and development within the finance team.
- Successful implementation of process improvement initiatives.

Working RelationshipsInternal

- Corporate Controller
- Department Managers
- Human Resources
- Operations
- IT
- Procurement

External

- External Auditors
- Government Agencies
- Regulatory Bodies
- Other external financial and professional service providers

Working Conditions

- This is an in-office position based in Guelph.
- Additional hours may occasionally be required during month-end, year-end, audits, budgeting cycles, and other peak periods.

If you require accommodation during the application or recruitment phase, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only selected applicants will be contacted. This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Hammond Manufacturing does not use AI during the hiring process to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person Why Join Hammond Manufacturing?

Join Hammond Manufacturing and play a vital role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic organization committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term growth.

Pay: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Financial Controller (Guelph)
🏢 Hammond Manufacturing
📍 Guelph