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Finlink Group
St. Catharines, ON

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Financial auditing
Chartered Professional Accountant
Analysis skills
Accounting
QuickBooks
Manufacturing
Leadership
Communication skills

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Are you a CPA who thrives in a hands-on leadership role where you can make a tangible impact on business performance? Do you enjoy balancing strategic financial oversight with day-to-day operational involvement? If you're a proactive problem solver who takes ownership, embraces technology, and enjoys building strong processes and teams, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Our client, a well-established production and distribution organization, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all financial operations and serve as a key business partner to leadership. This is a true player-coach role, ideal for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while providing strategic financial guidance that supports growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Prepare and review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Produce and review financial statements in accordance with ASPE
Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and advisors

Accounting Operations

Oversee all core accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Fixed Assets
Resolve complex accounting issues and provide guidance on transaction-level matters
Ensure financial data integrity and operational efficiency across the accounting function

Cash Flow & Financial Planning

Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital requirements
Monitor liquidity, debt compliance, and banking relationships
Provide leadership with clear visibility into short- and long-term cash positions
Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning initiatives

Financial Analysis & Business Support

Perform detailed variance analysis and provide actionable insights to leadership
Develop management reports, dashboards, and financial performance metrics
Partner with operational teams to support informed business decision-making

Inventory, Costing & Purchasing

Oversee inventory accounting, costing, valuation, reconciliations, and controls
Monitor inventory performance, including slow-moving and obsolete stock
Collaborate with operations, purchasing, and production teams on inventory planning and forecasting
Analyze landed costs, supplier pricing, freight, duties, and currency impacts
Improve margin reporting across products, projects, and customer segments

Foreign Exchange & International Purchasing

Monitor foreign currency exposure related to international purchasing activities
Support management in evaluating hedging opportunities and currency risk strategies
Analyze FX impacts on inventory, margins, and cash flow
Assist with international vendor payment planning and banking relationships

Technology, Automation & AI Innovation

Lead initiatives focused on AI adoption, automation, and financial process improvement
Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, forecasting, reconciliations, and other finance activities
Support ERP, accounting system, and business intelligence enhancements
Establish controls and governance around AI-assisted financial processes
Promote a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement within finance

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team
Foster accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
Set clear expectations, conduct performance reviews, and support career development
Champion process improvements and best practices across the department

Special Projects

Lead and support system implementations, process redesign initiatives, and strategic business projects
Serve as a trusted finance partner to cross-functional teams

What We're Looking For

Qualifications

CPA designation required
Minimum 5 years of progressive financial management experience
Strong understanding of financial reporting, internal controls, and operational accounting
Advanced Excel skills
Experience using QuickBooks
Experience within manufacturing, production, distribution, or inventory-driven environments is considered a strong asset

Key Attributes

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Hands-on leader who takes ownership and delivers results
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights
Highly organized, adaptable, and deadline-oriented
Passion for continuous improvement, process optimization, and leveraging technology

Ready to Make an Impact?

This is more than a traditional Controller role, it's an opportunity to influence business strategy, improve operational performance, and help shape the future of a growing organization. If you're looking for a position where your expertise, leadership, and ideas will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

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What You'll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Accounting Operations

Cash Flow & Financial Planning

Financial Analysis & Business Support

Inventory, Costing & Purchasing

Foreign Exchange & International Purchasing

Technology, Automation & AI Innovation

Leadership & Team Development

Special Projects

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