Controller

Job summary

Oversee financial planning, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, month- and quarter-end close, audits, SOX compliance, inventory controls, and manufacturing cost analysis for the head office and assembly plant. Lead a six-member accounting team, manage capital investment and intercompany transactions, and provide financial materials for the Board of Directors.

Job details

About Our Client: Our client is a well-established and respected manufacturer with a long-standing presence in Canada and an international footprint. Recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and operational excellence, the organization serves customersacross North America through a robust distribution and manufacturing network. With decades of success in the Canadian market, the company has earned a strong reputation for delivering reliable, industry-leading products while continuously investing in advanced manufacturing capabilities, process improvements, and a people-first culture. Position Scope: The Controller is responsible for ensuring that the financial analysis, business planning, forecasting, treasury and cash flow, month end closing, annual external audit, SOX and other projects assigned are completed in a timely manner for both the Mississauga head Office and Woodstock Assembly Plant. Responsibilities: Responsible for the financial preparation of business plans, profit & loss, balance sheet and cash flow projection. Create financial report to compare the business sensitivity conditions. Responsible for the calculation of marginal profit by product segments and product models. Responsible for the preparation of rolling forecast profit & loss and balance sheet. Responsible for preparation and analysis of direct sales GP analysis. Responsible for annual income tax preparation and transfer pricing report. Responsible for the preparation of truck and options cost rollup. Preparing truck royalty calculations. Month end and quarter end analysis and reporting including management report and cash flow analysis and 60 days cash forecast. Monitor departmental expenditures actual vs budget and initial the action plan if it is necessary for internal control purposes. Review purchases and impact to budget. Review, approve, reconciliations, journal entries, prepared by other Accounting team members. Implement processes and policies to strengthen the financial control within the organization. Prepare response to audit items and set up action plans to achieve desired audit results. Manage and monitor Capital Investment. Ensure transaction control on inventory. Key contact for annual financial audit with external auditor. Lead truck and parts inventory counts. Manage month end closing, issue timely and complete financial statements and variance analysis. Review weekly cash flow to assure fund availability and review payables. Analyze and validate liability accruals. Review and approve significant journal entries. Review and validate the truck costing for year end audit. Manage intercompany transactions. Manage SOX. Review Sales contracts and confirm pricing with parent company. Review financial information of potential new dealers and existing dealer agreement renewals. Manage and develop an effective team, about 6 members. Prepare financial materials and participate in annual Board of Directors meeting. Required Skills and Knowledge: Positive attitude with strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities. Self motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to work in a fast paced, rapidly evolving environment and manage continuous change. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Ability to develop team members. Strong interpersonal communication skills both oral and written. Ability to relate to all levels within the organization. Strong customer service focus. Strong decision making skills. Ability to work within a unique culture. Knowledgeable regarding effective accounting control systems. Education and Experience: CPA designation. 7 years of applicable accounting experience in a senior/supervisory position. 4 years of manufacturing experience preferred. ERP knowledge, SAP is a plus. Strong Excel and Access skills. Application Instructions: To apply, please send a resume to Jessica Alcock at Jessica.Alcock@summitsearchgroup.com. Summit Search Group is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

What you’ll do

Oversee financial planning, forecasting, reporting, cash flow, month- and quarter-end close, audits, SOX compliance, inventory controls, and manufacturing cost analysis for the head office and assembly plant. Lead a six-member accounting team, manage capital investment and intercompany transactions, and provide financial materials for the Board of Directors.

Requirements

A CPA designation and seven years of applicable accounting experience in a senior or supervisory role are required; four years of manufacturing experience is preferred. Candidates should have ERP knowledge (SAP is an asset), strong Excel and Access skills, and the ability to lead a team and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Listed skills

• ERP systems · Preferred
• Inventory Control · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Cash Flow Management
• Month-End Closing
• External Audit
• SOX Compliance
• Budget Monitoring
• Inventory Control
• Cost Accounting
• Transfer Pricing
• Team Leadership
• Financial Reporting
• Internal Controls
• ERP Systems
• Microsoft Excel

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing