Financial Controller ***CONFIDENTIAL*** POST NUMBER: 444373
About the Company?
Our client is a manufacturing company. They are looking for a Finance Controller who will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions. The Financial Controller will ensure accurate financial records and provide strategic insights to support company-wide forecasting, budgeting, and decision-making.
Why Work Here?
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Play a key leadership role as Head of Finance in a thriving family-owned business
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Collaborate closely with the senior leadership team
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Be part of a supportive and team-oriented work environment
About the Opportunity?
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Lead daily operations of the finance function and oversee a team
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Provide mentorship, training, and support to finance team members.
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Oversee general bookkeeping activities handled by staff.
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Support the accounts payable and receivable processes.
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Maintain and organize the company’s chart of accounts.
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Ensure strong internal controls are in place to support accurate financial reporting.
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Prepare daily cash position reports and weekly cash flow forecasts for leadership.
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Manage banking activities, including account oversight and approval of vendor payments.
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Maintain positive vendor relationships and negotiate credit terms as needed.
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Liaise with banking partners and manage financial covenant reporting to support borrowing arrangements.
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Complete month-end close processes, including reconciliations and variance reporting.
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Deliver financial reports and insights to assist in strategic decision-making.
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Handle government remittances (e.g., HST filings).
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Identify and recommend cost-saving opportunities across the organization.
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Review product costing details to ensure accurate bill of materials for inventory and production.
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Lead the budgeting process and support department leaders in monitoring financial performance.
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Act as the key point of contact for IT service providers and advise on systems and data security.
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Utilize SAP for financial operations and reporting.
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Support pricing and tender costing for new business opportunities.
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Prepare year-end financial packages for external accountants.
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Provide cross-functional support to other departments when needed.
About You?
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Professional Designation CPA
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5 to 7 years working experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
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Working and implementation experience with ERP system preferably with SAP.
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Excellent understanding of accounting principles.
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Able to work within tight timelines in a fast-growing business environment.
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A strong internal controls and compliance knowledge.
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Analytics-Inspired.
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self-disciplined and fast-paced.
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5 years of full cycle accounting
Salary Range?
$130,000 - $140,000/year?
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How to Apply?
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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.?
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