Financial Controller, Manufacturing
Location: East Toronto, ON
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Work Model: On-Site / Hybrid
Salary: $120K - $130K + Performance Incentives + Benefits
Hands-On Finance Leadership With a Seat at the Table
We're partnering confidentially with an established and growing Canadian manufacturing organization seeking a sharp, hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of its accounting and finance function.
This is not a Controller position where you'll simply review reports prepared by a large accounting department.
We're looking for someone equally comfortable getting into the numbers and advising executive leadership.
One day you may be overseeing month-end close, reconciliations, cash flow, or transactional accounting. The next, you could be building a financial model for an acquisition, analyzing operating performance, or helping leadership make a major investment decision.
For someone who enjoys combining hands-on accounting with strategic finance, this is an opportunity to have meaningful influence on a growing business.
What You'll Own
Accounting & Financial Controls
Own the full-cycle accounting function across the Canadian operation
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities
Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
Prepare accurate financial statements and management reporting
Maintain strong financial controls and accounting processes
Coordinate annual tax filings, regulatory requirements, and external accounting relationships
Financial Planning & Analysis
Develop and maintain weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts
Lead annual budgeting and forecasting
Prepare monthly variance analysis and communicate findings to executive leadership
Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends and opportunities
Identify opportunities for cost containment, waste reduction, and improved operating efficiency
Canada / US Finance
Support financial activities across Canadian and US operations
Manage USD/CAD transactions and multi-currency reconciliations
Support intercompany accounting and cross-border financial requirements
Help leadership strengthen financial processes as the organization continues to expand
Acquisitions & Growth
You'll also have exposure to an important area of the company's growth strategy.
Support financial due diligence for potential acquisitions
Analyze financial information and acquisition targets
Build financial models around working capital, integration costs, and future performance
Support leadership in evaluating financing structures
Assist with lender relationships and financial requirements surrounding expansion
What We're Looking For
5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Strong hands-on full-cycle accounting experience
Experience with financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
Strong ERP/accounting systems experience
Ability to translate financial information into practical business recommendations
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working directly with senior leadership
Highly Valued
CPA designation or equivalent advanced accounting experience
Manufacturing, supply chain, industrial, or SME experience
Canada/US cross-border accounting exposure
Multi-currency accounting experience
Multi-location business experience
Acquisition, due diligence, or M&A exposure
Experience supporting a growing privately held organization
The Person We're Looking For
This position requires someone with a genuine "no task too small" mentality.
You'll thrive here if you can:
Move comfortably between transactional and strategic finance
Work independently without needing a large finance team around you
Challenge numbers and investigate discrepancies
Build processes rather than simply inherit them
Communicate effectively with operational and executive stakeholders
Manage competing priorities in a fast-moving business
Think commercially while maintaining strong accounting discipline
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Direct exposure to executive leadership
Significant ownership of the finance function
Opportunity to influence major business decisions
Exposure to acquisitions and North American expansion
Flat organizational structure with meaningful autonomy
Growing Canadian manufacturing environment
Competitive base salary and performance incentives
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, and employee assistance
On-site fitness facility
Apply
If you're a hands-on finance professional who wants more ownership, executive exposure, and the opportunity to help shape the financial direction of a growing organization, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
All applications and conversations will be handled discreetly.