Financial Controller (Orillia)

Financial Controller Manufacturing | Full‑Time | On‑site Salary: $110,000 – $125,000 + Bonus Our manufacturing client in Orillia, ON is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a high‑impact leadership role for a hands‑on finance professional who enjoys strengthening controls, driving process improvement, and partnering closely with senior leadership to support operational and strategic decision‑making. The Perks: - $110,000–$125,000 - Benefits - Bonus - RRSP - vacation - and more The Role: - Oversee and direct the daily activities of the finance team (4) - Direct, organize, and oversee the entire accounting function, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, billing, cost accounting, inventory, capital assets, and revenue recognition. - Lead the end‑to‑end preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements, board packages, and management reports, providing clear financial insights to support leadership decision‑making. - Ensure full compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements, while continuously strengthening and enhancing internal controls. - Design, implement, and maintain robust control frameworks to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting. - Lead the annual budgeting cycle, rolling forecasts, ad‑hoc financial modeling, and cost‑benefit analyses to support both operational and strategic initiatives. - Act as the primary owner of financial controls within the ERP system, serving as a key subject‑matter expert and internal trainer for system users. - Manage grant accounting and reporting, ensuring proper tracking of funding, compliance with grant requirements, and timely submission of financial reports. - Drive finance process automation and digital transformation, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance data accuracy. - Partner closely with Operations, Sales, and Senior Leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives and operational priorities. - Oversee and manage the organization’s credit, collections, and credit insurance programs, proactively mitigating financial and customer credit risk. - Ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory accounting, including oversight of inventory controls, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory processes. - Lead all aspects of the annual external audit, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and coordinating audit execution and follow‑up. - Provide strong leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the Finance team, fostering career development and accountability. You Bring: - CPA designation – MUST HAVE - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. - 5+ years of progressive finance experience with leadership responsibility at a Controller level - Manufacturing or industrial experience - Experience with job costing or cost accounting is a great asset - MS Excel proficiency and experience with ERP (or similar accounting systems) - Demonstrated success driving process improvement/automation Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o02n4