Financial Controller

Job summary

Lead financial reporting, forecasting, compliance, audits, tax reporting, internal controls, and capital planning for Canadian divisions, while serving as a finance partner to business leaders. Manage and develop the finance team, review divisional performance, and improve processes through documentation, dashboards, and AI tools.

Job details

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 centers 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 Strong 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 This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted. To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience. #ACC1

What you’ll do

Lead financial reporting, forecasting, compliance, audits, tax reporting, internal controls, and capital planning for Canadian divisions, while serving as a finance partner to business leaders. Manage and develop the finance team, review divisional performance, and improve processes through documentation, dashboards, and AI tools.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation, IFRS experience, and 5–10 years of leadership experience in a complex financial reporting environment. Candidates should have strong people management, communication, and change leadership skills, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to present data to senior management; Power BI, SAP, and relevant industrial-sector experience are preferred.

Benefits

• Employer-Paid Benefits
• Four Weeks Of Vacation
• 6% Employer RRSP Matching
• Continuing Education Allowance
• International Training And Development Opportunities

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Month-End Close · Preferred
• KPI Management · Preferred
• Power BI · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• IFRS
• Forecasting
• Financial Planning
• Month-End Close
• Audit Management
• Statutory Financial Statements
• KPI Management
• Capital Budgeting
• Sales Tax Reporting
• Transfer Pricing
• Tax Provisioning
• Internal Controls
• People Management
• Advanced Excel
• Power BI

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics
• Manufacturing

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