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 transparent 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 professional 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/2o1dos