About the Company Our client is an automotive manufacturing company. They are looking for a Controller who will be responsible for leading all plant finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely decision support to Operations. This role owns the month-end close and forecasting process, drives cost/working-capital performance, and partners with plant leadership to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards. Why Work Here Opportunity to act as the Mini CFO for the plant with significant ownership and visibility. Simple operation with a relatively small bill of materials. Close-knit, collaborative team. Highly visible role with the opportunity to directly contribute to the success of the plant. About the Opportunity Plant Finance Leadership & Business Partnering Serve as the primary finance partner to the Director of Operations and plant leadership team; translate operational performance into financial results and actions. Prepare daily/weekly metrics, month-end close, forecast updates, and annual plan. Provide clear analysis of key drivers (labour, scrap, efficiency, overtime, materials, freight, overhead absorption) and recommend corrective actions Drive a culture of accountability through standard reporting, KPIs, and disciplined follow-up. Financial Reporting, Close, and Controls Own month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, inventory valuation, and reporting packages. Ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies; maintain strong documentation and audit readiness. Establish, document and strengthen internal controls across all key processes and financial areas. Coordinate internal/external audit requests and ensure timely remediation of findings. Costing, Inventory, and Operational Finance Own standard costing governance: BOM/routing integrity, labor and overhead rates, periodic cost rolls, and part profitability models. Lead variance analysis (PPV, usage, labor efficiency, overhead, scrap) and partner with Operations/Materials/Engineering to address root causes. Improve working capital performance through stronger processes for inventory, receivables, payables, and claims/chargebacks. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Long-Range Planning Lead annual business plan, quarterly and monthly forecasts, and longer-range planning (e.g., 3-5 year outlook) aligned with plant strategy. Build and maintain models for volume/mix sensitivity, margin bridge analysis, and productivity initiatives. Track performance to plan and communicate risks/opportunities with recommended actions. Treasury, Cash, and Capital Manage plant-level cash planning and working capital Partner on capital planning: business cases, payback/ROI analysis, approval packages, and post-audit reviews. Ensure fixed asset accounting accuracy (additions, disposals, depreciation, CIP) and adherence to capitalization policies. People Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the plant finance team; set clear expectations, prioritize workload, and build capability in cost/controls/analysis. Drive performance management, training plans, and succession planning; support hiring decisions as needed. Compliance & Other Responsibilities Support plant compliance requirements relevant to the role (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and plant EHS standards). Perform other duties as assigned.

About You Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.

Experience:

5-10+ years progressive experience in manufacturing finance/accounting; automotive preferred. Proven ownership of close, costing, and plant performance reporting.

Technical:

Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and internal controls. Advanced Excel (PowerQuery/Power Pivot a plus). ERP/MRP experience required (AS400/CMS400 or similar).

Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to lead a team, influence cross-functional leaders, and drive process improvement in a fast-paced plant environment. Salary Range $120,000 - $130,000/year How to Apply Click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote #302136 This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring's client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.