Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required; aerospace manufacturing experience highly valued.
Strong background in cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing variance analysis.
Experience leading accounting teams and overseeing the financial close.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting.
Understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
Ability to partner effectively with operations and senior leadership.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance detailed accounting responsibilities and broader business objectives.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the finance and accounting team, including financial reporting, general ledger, and cost accounting.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
Manage standard costing, inventory valuation, cost analysis, and manufacturing variances.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Partner with operations to analyze manufacturing performance, profitability, expenses, and operational KPIs.
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
Manage capital expenditure budgeting, fixed asset accounting, and related financial analysis.
Lead the annual physical inventory process and maintain effective inventory controls.
Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for senior management.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS.
Support internal and external audits and coordinate required financial and regulatory reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.
Benefits
Key finance leadership role within an established manufacturing business.
Significant interaction with operational and executive leadership.
Opportunity to influence financial performance, cost management, and operational decision-making.
Broad responsibility across accounting, financial planning, manufacturing finance, and internal controls.
Full Job Description
Controller - Manufacturing Company
A well-established manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its finance and accounting operations. This is a key leadership role requiring a strong foundation in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance.
The ideal candidate will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on, business-oriented approach. This individual will partner closely with operational leadership to improve financial performance, strengthen internal controls, and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the finance and accounting team, including financial reporting, general ledger, and cost accounting.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
Manage standard costing, inventory valuation, cost analysis, and manufacturing variances.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
Partner with operations to analyze manufacturing performance, profitability, expenses, and operational KPIs.
Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
Manage capital expenditure budgeting, fixed asset accounting, and related financial analysis.
Lead the annual physical inventory process and maintain effective inventory controls.
Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses for senior management.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS.
Support internal and external audits and coordinate required financial and regulatory reporting.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required; aerospace manufacturing experience highly valued.
Strong background in cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing variance analysis.
Experience leading accounting teams and overseeing the financial close.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting.
Understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
Ability to partner effectively with operations and senior leadership.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance detailed accounting responsibilities and broader business objectives.
Why This Opportunity
Key finance leadership role within an established manufacturing business.
Significant interaction with operational and executive leadership.
Opportunity to influence financial performance, cost management, and operational decision-making.
Broad responsibility across accounting, financial planning, manufacturing finance, and internal controls.
