Position: Controller Location: Peterborough (hybrid)Salary: $150-180,000 + Bonus Your NewpanyThispany has a long-standing reputation for high-performance products and innovations in equipment manufacturing. Thepany has operations in Canada and the US and is part of a global organization with its North American head office located in Peterborough. Your New RoleAs the Controller, you will take overall ownership of the accounting function for the North American legal entities and play a key role in driving the financial planning and strategic growth of the business. Reporting to the VP, Finance, you will lead the North American Finance team and partner with senior leadership locally and globally.Key responsibilities include:
1. Lead and develop the NA Finance team, setting performance standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
2. Oversee all core accounting operations: AP, AR, payroll, cash & banking, general ledger, inventory/stock control, and monthly close—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, andpliance.
3. Establish and maintain robust financial systems, controls, and corporateernance that support current operations and future growth.
4. Own cost accounting across the business and implement a reliable, scalable cost accounting strategy for manufacturing operations.
5. Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance; provide insightful analysis, gap assessments, and rmendations to optimize results.
6. Direct cash management policies and treasury activities, ensuring strong cash flow discipline.
7. Review and improve tax strategies (Canada & US), including guidance on Research & Development (R&D) tax credits.
8. Lead and support ERP implementation and ongoing optimization to enhance process efficiency and data integrity.
9. Prepare and present high-quality monthly accounts, management reports, and proposals to senior leadership and the publicly traded parent, meeting deadlines and regulatory requirements.
10. Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, business advisors, banks/funding partners, and key internal stakeholders.
11. Contribute leadership to strategic projects that drive growth and operational excellence across North America.
What You’ll Need to SucceedTo succeed in this role, you will need:
12. Post-secondary degree/diploma in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required.
13. Significant experience leading finance for a $50M+ turnover manufacturing environment.
14. Proven people leadership: coaching, developing teams, and implementing best practices.
15. Deep expertise in cost accounting for manufacturing and strongmand of budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
16. Strong knowledge of Canadian and US tax (including R&D tax credits), treasury, and cash management.
17. Experience with ERP systems (implementation and continuous improvement).
18. Demonstrated success liaising with auditors, advisors, and funding partners; strongernance mindset.
19. Excellentmunication, stakeholder management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
20. Proficiency with financial systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.
What You’ll Get in ReturnIn return, you will receive apetitive salary of $150-180,000, 4 weeks’ vacation, benefits, a 20% bonus, and a 5% RSP match. You will have the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment, with 3 days per week in the office and 2 days per week from home, with a preference for 4 days per week in the office during the first 3 months. You will also have the chance to be part of a dynamic and innovativepany with a strong reputation in the industry, and continued growth. What You Need to Do NowIf you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1118643. Thank you in advance for your interest.We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for interview.AI may be used to screen, assess or select applicants for this position.
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