Controller ( contract)

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc

Cambridge, ON

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Banking Services, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Distribution Services, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Operational Support, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Cambridge, ON
POSTED
30+ days ago

Our client, a well-established manufacturer, is seeking a hands-on and experienced Controller (Contract- minimum 6 months) with a strong possibility to extend. If you are a self-motivated finance leader with strong technical expertise, a passion for accuracy, and the ability to navigate change, this could be an excellent opportunity. This role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, support critical financial operations, and play a key role during a period of transition within a collaborative and down-to-earth environment.
This is an opportunity to leverage your expertise in full-cycle accounting, support an upcoming ERP implementation, and ensure continuity during a leadership transition. You will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, guiding a tenured team, and contributing to process improvements.
What our client has to offer:
  • Competitive hourly compensation  
  • Hybrid working structure
  • Opportunity to lead during a key transition period
  • Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee full-cycle accounting and financial reporting processes
  • Manage month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Lead and support a small, experienced accounting team
  • Oversee cash flow, banking, and internal controls
  • Collaborate with operations leadership on financial insights and decision-making
  • Support ERP system transition from a legacy system to Epicor
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies
  • Assist with audit processes and external stakeholder communication
  • Provide leadership and stability during a period of organizational transition
Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in a Controller or senior finance leadership role
  • CPA designation highly preferred
  • Manufacturing or distribution experience is highly desirable
  • Experience with ERP systems; involvement in implementations is an asset
  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working in a contract capacity and adapting to change
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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About the Company

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Elby Professional Recruitment Inc

Elby is a full service, contingency and retainer based recruiting firm specializing in the placement of professionals across a variety of disciplines including Accounting & Finance, Sales & Marketing, Administration, IT, Financial Services and Manufacturing & Production, Engineering & Skilled Trades. We are a tenured group of career minded recruiters with several years of experience working, managing and recruiting within the various verticals we service. Our team has the experience necessary to consistently deliver the highest level of results and customer service for our partner clients and candidates.

With offices in Burlington, Kitchener and Mississauga, our mission is to deliver a superior level of results and exceptional customer experience to all candidates and clients we have the privilege of working with. Each member of elby shares a passion for our business and believes that a positive work environment, mutual respect and an entrepreneurial setting allows them to achieve personal success. For all of us, the cornerstone of that success is consistently delivering a superior level of service to our clients and candidates.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.elby.ca