Controller,Government,Financial Compliance Job Burlington area,Ontario Canada,Government

Our client, a large, publicly traded global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controller to join their leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering strong career progression within a values-driven, growth-oriented environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a collaborative, onsite setting, partnering closely with operations and senior leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement.
This position is based in Burlington, ON and is 100% onsite.

Why This Role?

Onsite collaboration with operations and executive leadership

Clear career growth path

Exposure to cross-border (Canada & U.S.) operations

Work within a large-scale, publicly traded manufacturing environment

Opportunity to drive ERP optimization and process improvements

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

Lead the month-end close and consolidation across multiple entities

Prepare and review financial statements, KPIs, and variance analysis

Ensure balance sheet integrity and compliance with corporate policies

Support audit, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements (Canada & U.S.)

FP& A & Business Partnering

Partner with operational leaders to support strategic decision-making

Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis

Evaluate costing, pricing, and capital investments

Cash Flow & Working Capital

Oversee cash management, AP, and payment cycles

Maintain strong controls and deliver accurate cash flow forecasting

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead and develop the accounting team

Foster a high-performance, collaborative onsite culture

Drive succession planning and team development

Controls & Process Improvement

Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks

Identify and implement process and efficiency improvements

Manufacturing Finance & Systems

Own standard costing, cost rolls, and variance analysis

Support ERP enhancements (JD Edwards preferred)

Partner with operations on inventory, production, and cost optimization

Additional Details

10–15% travel across North American plant locations

Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership

If you’re a driven finance leader looking for a hands-on, onsite role with meaningful impact and long-term career growth, we’d love to connect.

Controller, Government, Financial Compliance