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Controller
Robert Half Newmarket, Ontario
Permanent
Full time
As soon as possible
Description
Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Corporate Controller will lead financial reporting and accounting operations across a growing, multi-entity manufacturing organization. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role with responsibility for the close process, manufacturing costing, inventory, budgeting, controls, systems improvements, acquisitions, and leadership of a small accounting team.
The Controller will also play a key role in ERP standardization, acquisition integration, AP automation, inventory improvements, and building the finance infrastructure needed to support continued growth and future external audits.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.
Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.
© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
The Controller will also play a key role in ERP standardization, acquisition integration, AP automation, inventory improvements, and building the finance infrastructure needed to support continued growth and future external audits.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial reporting, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and management reporting.
- Standardize accounting policies, processes, controls, and the chart of accounts across multiple entities.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow, and working capital management.
- Analyze manufacturing costs, margins, standard costing, WIP, and inventory valuation to identify opportunities for improved profitability and efficiency.
- Strengthen inventory controls, cycle counting, tracking, and reporting.
- Lead ERP and financial systems integration, including onboarding newly acquired businesses.
- Drive process improvements and automation, including accounts payable automation.
- Support acquisition integration, year-end reporting, tax requirements, and preparation for external audits.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership to support business decisions and growth.
- Lead, coach, and develop a small accounting team while remaining hands-on with day-to-day finance operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA designation required.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity manufacturing environment.
- Strong experience with manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, WIP, and inventory valuation.
- ERP experience required, with SAP and ERP implementation/standardization experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with acquisitions, systems integration, process automation, or audit readiness is an asset.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring accounting staff.
- Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.
This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.
Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.
Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.
© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
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