Financial Controller

Job summary

Lead accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple group companies, including close processes, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, manufacturing and project costing, and cash management. Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls, improve reporting and operational systems, and lead the accounting team in collaboration with senior and operational leaders.

Job details

Financial Controller – Industrial Automation & Manufacturing Location: Oldcastle, Ontario (On-site) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 per year About the Group The Industrial Automation & Manufacturing Group is a growing group of companies operating in engineering, industrial automation, and manufacturing, with business activities in Canada and the United States. Our businesses specialize in custom industrial automation, robotics, controls integration, engineered equipment, and turnkey automation solutions. As the Group continues to grow, we are focused on strengthening our financial infrastructure, improving operational visibility, and establishing scalable processes to support continued growth. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial control functions across five or more companies within the Group. Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the CEO and operational leadership, the Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, manufacturing and project costing, working capital, and internal controls. This is a hands-on, execution-focused leadership role. The successful candidate will be expected to strengthen existing accounting processes, address historical accounting issues, improve reporting accuracy, and establish consistent financial procedures across multiple related entities in Canada and the United States. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with manufacturing experience, practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate business priorities into measurable results. Key Responsibilities Accounting Management & Financial Reporting • Lead accounting operations across multiple Group companies, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, banking, general ledger, and payroll accounting. • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. • Prepare and review accurate financial statements, management reports, and balance sheet reconciliations. • Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and related-party balances. • Monitor financial performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods. • Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions. • Identify and resolve historical accounting discrepancies and outstanding reconciliations. Manufacturing & Project Costing • Oversee job costing, inventory accounting, work in progress (WIP), and manufacturing cost analysis. • Monitor project profitability from quotation through completion. • Analyze labour, materials, subcontractor expenses, overhead allocation, and manufacturing variances. • Identify cost overruns, margin erosion, and discrepancies between estimated and actual costs. • Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Sales, and Operations to improve costing accuracy and profitability. Working Capital & Cash Management • Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and payment scheduling. • Monitor cash flow, inventory levels, receivables aging, and working-capital performance. • Improve billing turnaround times, collection effectiveness, and cash conversion. • Provide management with timely reporting on cash requirements and financial risks. Accounting Process Improvement & Internal Controls • Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and effective internal controls. • Improve financial reporting processes, reconciliations, documentation, and close timelines. • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and automate repetitive accounting tasks. • Improve integration between ERP, accounting, and operational systems. • Ensure appropriate authorization procedures, segregation of duties, and financial risk management. • Support consistent accounting practices and reporting across Canadian and US entities. Team Leadership & Collaboration • Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team. • Establish clear responsibilities, performance expectations, priorities, and deadlines. • Monitor departmental performance and proactively address workflow bottlenecks. • Collaborate with senior management and operational teams to resolve issues affecting financial reporting, costing, billing, and cash flow. • Develop scalable processes and reporting tools to support the Group's continued growth. Qualifications • Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a CPA designation or progress toward designation is an asset. • Five or more years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience, ideally as a Controller or senior accounting/finance manager. • Manufacturing experience, preferably in engineering-driven, project-based, or custom manufacturing environments. • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, month-end close, and internal controls. • Experience with manufacturing cost accounting, including job costing, bills of materials (BOMs), labour, overhead, inventory, and manufacturing variances. • Experience with intercompany accounting and reconciliations across multiple related entities. • Strong understanding of working-capital management, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, and inventory. • Experience with ERP and accounting systems, including process improvement and reporting optimization. • Advanced Excel and financial data analysis skills. • Experience working with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions. • Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. What Will Help You Succeed • A hands-on approach to accounting and financial problem-solving. • Strong ownership of priorities, deadlines, and deliverables. • The ability to identify process bottlenecks and implement practical improvements. • Sound judgment when balancing urgency, accuracy, and financial control requirements. • A collaborative leadership style and the ability to work effectively across departments. • Adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset in a growing, multi-entity business. • Experience in a privately held or entrepreneurial organization where finance plays an active role in operational performance. What We Offer • Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. • A key financial leadership role within a growing industrial automation and manufacturing group. • The opportunity to improve financial systems, strengthen controls, and support profitable growth. • Direct collaboration with senior leadership and operational teams. Application Information This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants. Please submit your resume to careers@durobyte.com. Professional references may be requested from shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Lead accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple group companies, including close processes, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, manufacturing and project costing, and cash management. Strengthen accounting processes and internal controls, improve reporting and operational systems, and lead the accounting team in collaboration with senior and operational leaders.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience, ideally in a controller or senior finance role, with manufacturing experience preferred. A degree or diploma in accounting, finance, or a related field is required; CPA designation or progress toward it is an asset, along with expertise in financial reporting, cost accounting, intercompany accounting, working capital, ERP systems, and advanced Excel.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• General Ledger Accounting
• Month-End Close
• Manufacturing Cost Accounting
• Job Costing
• Inventory Accounting
• Work-in-Progress Accounting
• Intercompany Accounting
• Working-Capital Management
• Cash-Flow Management
• Internal Controls
• ERP Systems
• Advanced Excel
• Financial Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Process Improvement

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Engineering

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