Controller

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 [email protected]. 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.

The Controller oversees financial analysis, business planning, and month-end closing for the head office and assembly plant. Key duties include managing SOX compliance, external audits, cash flow forecasting, and leading a team of six members.

Candidates must hold a CPA designation and have at least 7 years of senior accounting experience, preferably with 4 years in manufacturing. Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred), Excel, and Access is required.

• Analyse financièreSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Financial Analysis
• Business Planning
• Forecasting
• Treasury Management
• Cash Flow Projection
• Month End Closing
• External Audit Management
• SOX Compliance
• Transfer Pricing
• Inventory Control
• Budget Monitoring
• Team Management
• Intercompany Transactions
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Rollup
• Variance Analysis

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

24 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Director

Mode de candidature

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