Controller, Samuel Automation
Offre en anglaisThe Controller leads the accounting and financial reporting functions, overseeing month-end close, project accounting, and inventory management. This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and optimize systems and internal controls.
- Sur place
- Waterloo, ON
- Publié 17 juill. 2026
- Postuler avant le 2 sept. 2026
- 1 poste
Résumé du poste
The Controller leads the accounting and financial reporting function for Samuel Automation, an engineered-to-order and project-based business. This hands-on role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, while providing leadership over month-end close, project accounting, inventory management, and internal controls. The Controller partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Shared Services to drive financial performance, enhance reporting, and support strategic decision-making. This role also plays a key part in continuous improvement of systems, processes, and controls across the accounting environments. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close - Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting - Prepare and analyze percent complete revenue recognition calculations - Perform and oversee variance analysis, identifying key business drivers and risks - Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls Project & Cost Accounting - Oversee project accounting, including cost tracking, WIP, and percent-complete revenue recognition - Provide financial insight into project performance, margins, and cost forecasts - Ensure accurate accounting for project-related accruals and revenue recognition - Oversee inventory accounting (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and related controls, where applicable Team Leadership & Development - Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team - Establish clear performance expectations and support professional development - Foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment Business Partnership - Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to support decision-making - Provide financial guidance on project execution, cost management, and profitability - Act as a key finance liaison to Shared Services and Corporate Finance Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) - Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual operating plans and regular reforecasts - Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and working capital - Oversee development of management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to track business performance Systems & Process Improvement - Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, ERP systems (Encompix), and reporting tools like Power BI - Support optimization of systems such as ERP platforms and reporting tools like Power BI - Enhance financial reporting dashboards and analytics capabilities Audit & Compliance - Coordinate internal and external audit processes - Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) - Maintain compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance - CPA designation (required) - 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in automation, project-based environments or manufacturing - Strong expertise in project accounting, percent complete revenue recognition, and inventory accounting - Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Encompix, Oracle FCC, and/or IFS) - Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an asset - Experience leading teams and managing financial close processes Qualifications & Experience Key Competencies - Strong leadership and team development capabilities - High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail - Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Effective communication skills across cross-functional teams - Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization The expected compensation range for this position is $114,240- $157,080. This range includes base pay and target variable pay. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and experience. We also consider internal equity to ensure fair and consistent pay practices. This range reflects the expected full compensation range for the role; most offers will fall within the range and not at the maximum in order to allow for future growth.
Ce que vous ferez
The Controller leads the accounting and financial reporting functions, overseeing month-end close, project accounting, and inventory management. This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive financial performance and optimize systems and internal controls.
Exigences
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a CPA designation. Candidates need 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, specifically within project-based or manufacturing environments.
Autres compétences pertinentes
Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.
- Financial Reporting
- Project Accounting
- Inventory Management
- Internal Controls
- Revenue Recognition
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Team Leadership
- ERP Systems
- Power BI
- Financial Analysis
- Audit Coordination
- Cash Flow Management
- Working Capital Optimization
- Strategic Decision-Making
Domaines d’emploi
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
Renseignements supplémentaires
- Formation minimale
- Diplôme professionnel
- Expérience minimale
- 10+ ans
- Postuler avant le
- 2 sept. 2026
- Langue de l’offre
- anglais
- Heures de travail
- 40 heures par semaine
- Niveau d’expérience
- Mid-Senior level