Director of Finance & Controller

Progressive Industrial Fluids Ltd.

London, Ontario | On-Site | Full-Time, Permanent

Compensation: $130,000–$140,000+ base, depending on experience, plus performance-based incentive

Lead Finance Today. Grow Into VP Finance.

Progressive Industrial Fluids is looking for an exceptional Controller & Director of Finance to take immediate leadership of our accounting and finance department and help build the financial infrastructure required for our next stage of growth.

This is more than a traditional Controller role.

We need someone who can lead the department today: strengthen accounting processes and controls, improve reporting, develop the team and provide leadership with reliable financial information for better decision‑making.

For the right person, this role also offers a clear opportunity to progress into VP Finance.

A candidate who demonstrates strong leadership, delivers meaningful improvements, aligns with our organization and proves capable of operating at an executive level will have the opportunity to advance into the VP Finance role and earn a seat on our Executive Leadership Team.

Progressive Industrial Fluids is a Canadian-owned manufacturer of specialty lubricants, metalworking fluids, stamping compounds and industrial chemical solutions. For nearly two decades, we have helped manufacturers improve processes, lower total operating costs and solve challenging production problems.

We have invested significantly in the foundation for our next stage of growth, including:

• Modern ERP infrastructure through Odoo
• Expanded manufacturing capabilities
• In-house laboratory and technical services
• Improved processes, workflows, costing and operational data
• An established industrial customer base
• A strategy to expand our Canadian business and enter key U.S. manufacturing markets

We now need a finance leader who can strengthen the department we have today while helping design the financial organization we will need tomorrow.

You will become the senior internal leader of our accounting and finance function and work directly with ownership and senior leadership.

Your immediate priorities will include:

• Leading and developing the accounting and finance team
• Strengthening month-end and year-end processes
• Improving financial reporting and management visibility
• Establishing stronger controls and accountability
• Improving budgeting, forecasting and cash‑flow management
• Strengthening product costing, inventory and margin analysis
• Improving ERP data integrity and financial processes
• Clarifying roles and responsibilities within the department
• Identifying financial risks, weaknesses and opportunities
• Creating a practical roadmap for the finance function

We want someone who can quickly understand where we are, determine what needs improvement and turn that assessment into action.

We are deliberately creating this role with room to grow.

You do not need to already hold a VP title. You may currently be a:

• Director of Finance
• Senior or Corporate Controller
• Plant Controller
• Divisional Finance Leader
• Experienced Finance Manager ready for a larger mandate

Your current title matters less than what you have accomplished and what you are capable of building.

To progress toward VP Finance, you will need to demonstrate the ability to:

• Lead the finance department effectively
• Build trust with ownership and senior leadership
• Develop people and create accountability
• Identify risks before they become problems
• Turn financial information into business decisions
• Improve systems without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
• Understand both the financial and operational sides of the business
• Help prepare Progressive financially for significant…