Controller 3-6 months

Controller 3-6 Month Contract About the Role We are seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all financial operations at our manufacturing facility. This role is a key business partner to plant leadership, ensuring accurate financial reporting and driving cost efficiency. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) to ensure accurate product costing Oversee standard costing for labour, materials, and overhead; maintain and update cost standards Lead month-end and GL close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations Prepare and present variance analysis (purchase price, labour efficiency, overhead absorption) with clear commentary Partner with operations to drive cost reduction initiatives and improve financial performance Lead and develop a finance team, providing coaching, performance management, and workload oversight Deliver strong analytical insights on plant KPIs, margins, and operational trends to senior leadership Qualifications CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with BOM management, standard costing, and inventory accounting Proven ability to manage month-end and GL close cycles under tight deadlines Experience managing or mentoring a team Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar) an asset Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into operational insights DISCLAIMERS ----- This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing position. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if one is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies in English here and in French here. Additionally, the company uses AI to perform preliminary screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

Oversee all financial operations at a manufacturing facility, including managing Bills of Materials and standard costing. Lead month-end close processes and provide analytical insights on plant KPIs to drive cost reduction and operational efficiency.

Requires a CPA designation or equivalent with over 5 years of progressive finance experience in a manufacturing environment. Must have hands-on experience with BOM management, standard costing, and leading finance teams.

• Medical • Dental • Vision • Retirement plan

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• Financial Reporting
• Cost Efficiency
• Bills of Materials Management
• Standard Costing
• Month-end Close
• General Ledger
• Variance Analysis
• Team Leadership
• KPI Analysis
• CPA Designation
• Inventory Accounting
• Advanced Excel
• ERP
• SAP
• Oracle
• Manufacturing Accounting

• Finance & Accounting
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Apply by

Aug 21, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available