Controller

Posted 27 April 2026
LocationWinnipeg
Job type Permanent
Category Accounting & Finance
DivisionAccounting & Finance Recruitment
Ref #22847

Step into a hands-on Controller role within a global, growth-focused organization committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement. You will oversee AP and AR, lead a fast-paced month-end close, and ensure accurate consolidated reporting, while supporting financial analysis, job costing, audit, payroll, and year-end close activities. Working closely with leadership teams, you will contribute to planning and process improvements while driving efficiency through automation and ERP. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong analytical accounting professional who enjoys business partnering and making an impact.


WHY WORK WITH THIS COMPANY?

Join a global organization within an international group committed to reducing environmental impact and improving energy efficiency. The company offers a strong entrepreneurial culture, long-term stability, and a focus on sustainability and innovation. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an RRSP program, within a supportive environment that values growth, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact.


YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 
*Manage day-to-day AP and AR processes, including invoice processing, with ongoing efforts to improve and automate workflows, while supporting temporary staff training. 
*Lead month-end close for the parent company, completing the 5-day close cycle and uploading financials for consolidated reporting. 
*Prepare and structure financial data to meet parent company reporting standards for a publicly traded organization. 
*Provide financial analysis and insights, identifying operational issues and improvement opportunities to support business performance. 
*Participate in leadership meetings and contribute to annual planning and quarterly business reviews. 
*Support payroll backup, audit processes, and year-end close activities. 
*Perform job costing analysis, identifying variances and explaining underlying drivers. 
*Work with accounting systems and support ERP and automation initiatives. 
*Collaborate with cross-functional leaders, demonstrating strong analytical thinking and contributing to process improvements and operational efficiency.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
*CPA designation (completed or in progress)
*Valid passport
*2-4 years of leadership experience, preferably managing small teams or projects.
*Manufacturing experience
*Strong costing experience
*Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis
*Exposure to ERP implementation or systems projects using RCIO or similar platforms.