About the Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial manufacturing organization in the London area as its next Controller. Reporting directly to ownership and senior leadership, the Controller will serve as the financial backbone of the business, providing the insights, analysis, and financial leadership required to support continued growth and operational excellence.
This is far more than a traditional accounting role. The successful candidate will be a strategic business partner, helping ownership understand not only what has happened financially, but what it means for the future and what actions should be taken to drive performance. Working across multiple business units, the Controller will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, cash flow management, cost accounting, job costing, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
The role requires a strong understanding of manufacturing operations, including production costing, inventory management, margin analysis, and capital investment evaluation. You will work closely with leadership, operations, sales, and plant management to provide meaningful analysis, improve processes, strengthen controls, and support strategic decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded CPA who enjoys operating in a hands-on environment where they can make a direct impact on the success and scalability of the business.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Reporting
* Prepare and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports
* Develop budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
* Provide analysis of financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities
* Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP, CRA requirements, and regulatory obligations
Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control
* Oversee job costing and project profitability analysis
* Monitor labour, material, and overhead variances and identify improvement opportunities
* Manage inventory valuation, reconciliations, and raw material cost tracking
* Analyze production efficiency, scrap, waste, and operational performance metrics
* Support pricing, margin improvement, and cost optimization initiatives
Strategic Finance & Business Partnership
* Develop KPI dashboards and executive-level reporting tools
* Perform profitability analysis by product line, customer, and sales channel
* Conduct ROI analysis and financial modelling for capital investments and equipment purchases
* Support growth initiatives, system improvements, and operational scalability
* Partner with ownership and senior leaders on strategic planning and decision-making
Team Leadership & Administration
* Provide oversight and leadership to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
* Support payroll administration, government remittances, and year-end reporting
* Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and other stakeholders
* Strengthen internal controls, policies, and financial processes
Ideal Candidate Profile
* CPA designation is required
* 3–5+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience
* 3–5+ years of experience within a manufacturing environment
* Strong background in cost accounting, job costing, inventory management, and financial reporting
* Experience preparing and presenting financial information to ownership or senior leadership
* Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
* Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP, HST/GST, payroll, and regulatory compliance
* Experience with capital planning, ROI analysis, and business performance reporting
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* Join a growing and entrepreneurial manufacturing organization with ambitious growth plans
* Highly visible role working directly with ownership and senior leadership
* Opportunity to influence business strategy and operational decision-making
* Diverse role spanning accounting, manufacturing finance, operations, and strategic planning
* Ability to drive meaningful improvements in systems, reporting, and financial performance
* Collaborative culture with strong leadership support and long-term career potential
Vacancy
This opportunity is available as part of a planned leadership transition, with the current Controller departing at the end of June 2026. The organization is seeking a strong financial leader who can build on the existing foundation while helping support the next phase of growth and operational maturity.
Compensation Package
* Base Salary: $100,000 – $150,000
* Company Performance Bonus
* Group Health and Dental Benefits
* RRSP Company Matching Program
* Long-term growth and leadership opportunity within a growing manufacturing organization
Additional Information
In accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (Ontario) and applicable regulations, applicants are advised that artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in the recruitment process. This may include the use of AI-enabled tools to support candidate sourcing, screening, or other administrative aspects of the hiring process.
All employment decisions are made by qualified human decision-makers, and the use of AI does not replace human judgment in the evaluation or selection of candidates.