Controller & Director of Finance – Path to VP Finance

Progressive Industrial Fluids Ltd. London, Ontario | On-Site | Full time, Permanent Compensation: $130,000–$140,000+ base, depending on experience, plus performance-based incentive Lead Finance Today. Grow Into VP Finance. Progressive Industrial Fluids is looking for an exceptional Controller & Director of Finance to take immediate leadership of our accounting and finance department and help build the financial infrastructure required for our next stage of growth. This is more than a traditional Controller role. We need someone who can lead the department today: strengthen accounting processes and controls, improve reporting, develop the team and provide leadership with reliable financial information for better decision‑making. For the right person, this role also offers a clear opportunity to progress into VP Finance. A candidate who demonstrates strong leadership, delivers meaningful improvements, aligns with our organization and proves capable of operating at an executive level will have the opportunity to advance into the VP Finance role and earn a seat on our Executive Leadership Team. About Progressive Industrial Fluids

Progressive Industrial Fluids is a Canadian-owned manufacturer of specialty lubricants, metalworking fluids, stamping compounds and industrial chemical solutions. For nearly two decades, we have helped manufacturers improve processes, lower total operating costs and solve challenging production problems. We have invested significantly in the foundation for our next stage of growth, including: Modern ERP infrastructure through Odoo Expanded manufacturing capabilities In-house laboratory and technical services Improved processes, workflows,



costing and operational data An established industrial customer base A strategy to expand our Canadian business and enter key U.
S. manufacturing markets We now need a finance leader who can strengthen the department we have today while helping design the financial organization we will need tomorrow. Your Initial Mandate

You will become the senior internal leader of our accounting and finance function and work directly with ownership and senior leadership. Your immediate priorities will include: Leading and developing the accounting and finance team Strengthening month-end and year-end processes Improving financial reporting and management visibility Establishing stronger controls and accountability Improving budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow management Strengthening product costing, inventory and margin analysis Improving ERP data integrity and financial processes Clarifying roles and responsibilities within the department Identifying financial risks, weaknesses and opportunities Creating a practical roadmap for the finance function We want someone who can quickly understand where we are, determine what needs improvement and turn that assessment into action. Path to VP Finance

We are deliberately creating this role with room to grow. You do not need to already hold a VP title. You may currently be a:



Director of Finance Senior or Corporate Controller Plant Controller Divisional Finance Leader Experienced Finance Manager ready for a larger mandate Your current title matters less than what you have accomplished and what you are capable of building. To progress toward VP Finance, you will need to demonstrate the ability to: Lead the finance department effectively Build trust with ownership and senior leadership Develop people and create accountability Identify risks before they become problems Turn financial information into business decisions Improve systems without creating unnecessary bureaucracy Understand both the financial and operational sides of the business Help prepare Progressive financially for significant growth Financial & Operational Leadership

As the role develops, your responsibility will extend well beyond accounting. You will help us answer questions such as: How much capital will our growth require? How should we finance inventory and working capital as we scale? Which customers, products and markets generate the strongest returns? Where are we deploying capital effectively? What systems and controls will we need at twice our current size? How do we pursue aggressive growth without losing financial discipline? Key areas of responsibility will include: Cash‑flow forecasting and working‑capital management Inventory investment and cash‑conversion analysis Accounts receivable and accounts payable strategy Banking, lender reporting and financing requirements Capital expenditure analysis Budgeting, rolling forecasts and financial modelling Raw‑material, labour and manufacturing overhead analysis Product costing and gross‑margin performance Customer and product‑line profitability KPI development and management reporting Growth scenarios and capital planning Our finance leader must be willing to understand how the business actually operates.

📌 Director of Finance (London)
🏢 Progressive Industrial Fluids
📍 London