Division Controller

Company / Location Information

A.O. Smith is a global leader applying innovative technologies and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. The company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products for residential and light commercial applications.

A. O. Smith is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with approximately 12,000 employees at operations in the United States, Canada, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly accountable Division Controller to lead controllership activities for the Canadian business, supporting a multi‑site manufacturing footprint. This role is responsible for the accurate consolidation of financial results across three plants, governance of internal controls and compliance, and oversight of key enterprise functions including warranty, accounts pauable, tax, and treasury.

The Division Controller plays a critical leadership role in enabling system transformation (SAP), strengthening risk management, and building a scalable finance organization aligned to AOSE’s medium‑ and long‑term operating model. This position partners closely with the Director of Finance, operations leadership, FP&A, and corporate finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Consolidation

• Lead month/quarter/year end close and consolidation for Canadian manufacturing

• Ensure consistent accounting treatment & financial reporting

• Prepare and review financial results for submission to Division/Corporate finance teams

• Own balance sheet integrity, including account reconciliations and reviews
Internal Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, (SOX compliance and audit readiness)

• Lead response to internal/external audit requests and manage remediation of audit findings

• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, statutory requirements, and internal governance standards
Accounts Payable & Warranty Oversight

• Oversee warranty accounting and operations, including claim processing controls and financial accuracy

• Partner with operations and customer service to ensure scalable, compliant warranty processes

• Support A/P function, including timely & accurate processing of supplier invoices across multiple locations
Tax & Statutory Reporting

• Own indirect tax compliance, including GST/HST/QST filings and remittances

• Coordinate monthly tax instalment payments and support annual tax return filings

• Liaise with external advisors as required to ensure compliance with Canadian tax regulations
Treasury & Financial Risk Management

• Oversee cash management, payment approvals, liquidity monitoring, and F/X exposure
• Manage banking relationships and bank account governance activities
Systems & Process Leadership

• Leadership role in future SAP implementations/enhancements

• Standardize processes across locations to support scalability and automation

• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and strengthen finance processes while maintaining control integrity
Leadership

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management to build a sustainable talent pipeline

• Partner with FP&A and Operations to support business decisions with accurate, timely financial data

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of financial consolidation, internal controls, and statutory reporting
• Hands‑on experience with ERP & consolidation systems, preferably SAP, BPC, Analysis for Office, and One Stream
• Strong leadership, organization, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred

• • Experience supporting multi‑site or multi‑plant operations
  • Exposure to SOX compliance and internal audit environments
  • Experience with system implementations or major ERP transformations
  • Strong understanding of Canadian tax and treasury practices

Why Join Us

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