Financial Controller Burlington, ON | Hybrid

Our client is the Canadian arm of a global leader of industrial products, with divisions spanning construction and mining equipment, cranes, material handling, aerospace, transportation systems, service, parts and rentals. They are seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, forecasting and compliance and to act as the primary finance partner to the business.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead 6 Financial Analysts supporting operational divisions across Canada as a technically sound business partner.

What Our Client Has to Offer

$130,000 - $150,000k per annum

- Extensive benefits with employer-paid premiums starting day 1
- 4 weeks of vacation to start
- 6% employer RRSP matching
- Annual allowance for continuing education
- International training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

- Lead month-end close and IFRS group reporting, including journal entry and reconciliation approval
- Review monthly results across all product groups and divisions
- Lead the annual audit and prepare statutory financial statements and the group reporting package
- Drive long-term planning and monthly forecast reviews, challenging assumptions and recommending action




- Manage KPIs across divisions and shared service centres
- Lead the long-term capital budget and manage investments from approval through completion
- Lead local and international sales tax reporting and audits
- Support transfer pricing, the tax provision and tax returns
- Own the internal control framework (200+ controls) and independently review its effectiveness
- Lead annual inventory and fixed asset counts
- Support process mapping, documentation and Power BI dashboards, and champion AI tools to improve efficiency
- Mentor and develop three Senior Financial Analysts
- Build strong partnerships with divisional leaders and product group managers

Qualifications

- CPA designation with IFRS experience
- 5-10 years of leadership experience in a complex financial reporting environment
- Solid people management, communication and change leadership skills
- Advanced Excel and the ability to present data to senior management
- Power BI and SAP experience preferred
- Heavy equipment, mining, construction equipment, manufacturing or industrial products experience preferred

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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