Controller - 6 months

Job summary

Lead the monthly financial close, reporting, and budgeting processes for manufacturing operations. Partner with production and supply chain teams to provide financial insights and monitor plant performance KPIs.

Job details

Our client, a leading organization in the manufacturing sector, is seeking an experienced Controller to join their team on an initial 6-month contract, with a strong possibility of extension. In this role, you will provide financial leadership across manufacturing operations, overseeing financial planning, reporting, and the monthly close process. You will partner closely with operational stakeholders to support production planning, plant operations (including outsourced manufacturing), purchasing, and supply chain activities. The role works in a Hybrid work arrangement based out of the company's downtown Toronto office. Regular travel required to manufacturing facilities in Windsor and Scarborough. Duties: Lead monthly financial close and reporting processes related to manufacturing operations Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Partner with production, purchasing, and supply chain teams to provide financial insights and decision support Monitor plant performance, cost management, inventory, and operational KPIs Support financial analysis related to outsourced manufacturing and plant operations Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls Qualifications: Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) Minimum 6+ years of accounting experience Must have strong manufacturing finance experience Proven leadership and financial performance building capabilities in driving improvement and change in a production environment Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting and inventory costing Excellent time management skills (ability to multitask and manage deadlines and multiple customer demands) Team player, collaborative, thrives in a fast paced and dynamic business environment Exceptional communication skills to effectively interact with senior management, strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with team members Additional Information: The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring. If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #20924.

What you’ll do

Lead the monthly financial close, reporting, and budgeting processes for manufacturing operations. Partner with production and supply chain teams to provide financial insights and monitor plant performance KPIs.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation and at least 6 years of accounting experience, specifically within a manufacturing environment. Must possess strong leadership skills and expertise in inventory costing and financial performance improvement.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Leadership
• Financial Planning
• Monthly Close Process
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cost Management
• Inventory Costing
• Internal Controls
• Financial Analysis
• KPI Monitoring
• Supply Chain Finance
• Manufacturing Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership

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