Controller

Job summary

Lead financial stewardship, manufacturing cost control, cash flow management, forecasting, performance analysis, and financial reporting while maintaining strong controls and compliance. Partner with operational leaders on business decisions, capital investments, and performance improvement, and lead the Accounting and Payroll team.

Job details

Our client is seeking a Controller to serve as a strategic financial and operational partner within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for financial stewardship, manufacturing cost control, cash flow management, forecasting, performance analysis, and leadership of the Accounting and Payroll team. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders to provide insights that drive productivity, profitability, and long-term business success. Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To Partner with operational leaders to support business decision-making and performance improvement Lead manufacturing costing activities, including inventory, WIP, variance, and margin analysis Monitor operational and financial performance and provide actionable recommendations Evaluate capital investments and support strategic business initiatives Lead cash flow management, forecasting, and working capital planning Develop budgets, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support business objectives Deliver accurate financial reporting while maintaining strong controls and compliance Lead and develop the Accounting and Payroll team while fostering collaboration across the organization Your strengths include: CPA designation preferred with a degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Progressive finance leadership experience in a manufacturing or operational finance environment Strong expertise in manufacturing costing, inventory management, and financial analysis Experience with cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and working capital management Knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, payroll, taxation, and ERP systems Strong business acumen with the ability to influence operational decisions Effective leadership, team development, and stakeholder management skills Manufacturing, construction, industrialized construction, or prefabrication experience is considered an asset If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the "Apply" button to send your resume directly Rob Mella. Recruitment Partners Inc. is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta's best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more. Accounting & Finance - Engineering, Sales & Operations - HR & Office Support - Technology - Contingent Workforce - Executive Search Contact us today - Your Search Partner - www.recruitmentpartners.ca

What you’ll do

Lead financial stewardship, manufacturing cost control, cash flow management, forecasting, performance analysis, and financial reporting while maintaining strong controls and compliance. Partner with operational leaders on business decisions, capital investments, and performance improvement, and lead the Accounting and Payroll team.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is sought, with a CPA designation preferred. Candidates should have progressive finance leadership experience in manufacturing or operational finance, expertise in costing and financial planning, and strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Payroll · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Manufacturing Costing
• Inventory Management
• Work-in-Progress Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Margin Analysis
• Cash Flow Forecasting
• Budgeting
• Working Capital Management
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• Payroll
• Taxation
• ERP Systems
• Financial Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Management

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing

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