Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations for our clients custom manufacturing facility in Cobourg.
Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive extended health and dental benefits, company-sponsored events, and the opportunity to join a well-established and growing organization that values teamwork, innovation, and employee contributions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional looking to play a key leadership role within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
The Controller will be responsible for managing the company’s financial health, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting operational decision-making through detailed financial analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment with a strong understanding of job costing, inventory management, production reporting, and financial planning.
This position plays a key leadership role within the organization and works closely with ownership, operations, purchasing, and production teams to improve profitability, efficiencies, and overall financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee daily accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements
- Analyze financial results and provide recommendations to management regarding profitability, cost control, and operational improvements
- Develop and maintain financial reporting systems and dashboards
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
- Coordinate annual audits and work with external accountants and financial institutions
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
- Manage and oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes
- Develop and maintain accurate job costing for custom trailer builds and manufacturing projects
- Monitor labour, material, overhead, and production costs to ensure accurate costing and profitability analysis
- Analyze variances between estimated and actual production costs
- Assist operations management in improving production efficiencies and reducing waste
- Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) reporting and inventory valuation
- Ensure accurate inventory controls and reconciliation procedures are maintained
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts
- Monitor financial performance against budget and identify variances
- Provide forecasting and cash flow analysis to support strategic planning and business growth
- Assist leadership with capital expenditure planning and equipment investment analysis
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Develop and maintain strong internal accounting controls and procedures
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, payroll remittances, HST filings, and corporate reporting requirements
- Monitor company insurance, financing agreements, and banking relationships
- Assist with risk management and financial policy development
Leadership & Team Support
- Supervise and support accounting and administrative staff
- Provide mentorship, training, and performance management where required
- Collaborate with department managers to improve communication between finance and operations
- Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to overall business strategy
Qualifications & Experience
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
- CPA designation preferred or equivalent accounting experience
- Minimum 5+ years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management
- Experience with ERP systems and accounting software
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
- Strong understanding of payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Pay: $110,000.00-$125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- This position is located in Cobourg Ontario, are you able to make the commute on a daily basis
- Do you have 5-10 years of experience?
Work Location: In person
