We are seeking a results-driven Controller to lead all financial operations at our Toronto facility. This role is a key business partner to plant leadership, responsible for cost control, financial reporting, and driving operational efficiency in a fast-paced, job-based manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate brings strong cost accounting expertise, experience in manufacturing (preferably printing or packaging), and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead monthly close, financial reporting, and variance analysis
- Prepare and analyze plant-level financial statements
- Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts
- Monitor KPIs and provide insights to improve plant performance
Cost Accounting & Inventory Control
- Maintain and improve standard costing systems
- Analyze variances (material, labor, overhead) and recommend corrective actions
- Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
- Ensure accurate job costing for print runs and production orders
Operations Partnership
- Partner with Plant Manager and production teams to drive cost reductions and efficiency
- Support pricing decisions through margin and profitability analysis
- Monitor and report on scrap, waste, and production efficiency
- Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards (ASPE/IFRS)
- Maintain strong internal controls and support audits
- Enforce company financial policies and procedures
Leadership
- Supervise and develop plant accounting staff
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business related field
- CPA preferred
- 5-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment
- Packaging, printing, paper, or converting industries preferred
- Experience with modern ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills, data analysis tools
- Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or IFRS)
Pay Range:
Req Benefits:
Why work with us? Take a look at all we have to offer!
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive and Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Long-Term Disability Insurance and Life Insurance
- We pride ourselves in investing in our employees by offering onsite training and the ability to have unlimited growth potential within our organization.
- We believe in rewarding our employees with performance-based salary increases.
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Compensation: 90,000 - 120,000 CAD
Additional Details :
Resource Label Group, LLC (RLG) is a leading full-service provider of label and packaging solutions with a diverse product offering which includes pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, RFID/NFC technology, sustainable product solutions, scent activation technology, pharmaceutical packaging and fulfillment services. Resource Label provides products and services for the food, beverage, chemical, household products, personal care, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device, and technology industries. With locations across the U.S. and Canada, RLG provides national leadership and scale to deliver capabilities, technologies, systems, and creative solutions that customers require.
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