Job Description

Financial Controller
Position Overview:
Are you a designated accounting and finance professional who thrives in a hands-on, strategic environment? Do you enjoy partnering with operations, driving performance, and building strong financial foundations? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly successful Manitoba-based organization led by a phenomenal CFO and leadership team with a proven track record of growth.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Financial Controller will play a key role in shaping financial strategy while overseeing day-to-day accounting operations. This role offers meaningful influence, strong mentorship, and long-term career growth for the right individual.
Responsibilities:
The Financial Controller is responsible for:

• Leading all accounting and finance functions for the organization, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining financial controls and policies to safeguard company assets.
• Overseeing the preparation of timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements.
• Providing clear, insightful financial reporting and analysis to senior leadership.
• Establishing financial and operational benchmarks, budgets, forecasts, and reporting standards.
• Reviewing payroll reporting prior to processing to ensure accuracy and compliance with employment and government regulations.
• Designing and maintaining internal control systems to prevent errors and financial misstatements.
• Analyzing financial results to assess performance against targets and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conducting financial analysis and due diligence to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Building, mentoring, and leading the accounting and finance team; implementing scalable processes and controls.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements including CRA, GST, and PST.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Providing regular communication and reporting to the parent company's finance leadership.

Requirements:

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is preferred but not required for this opportunity. Appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of education.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing, construction and job-costing environment.
• Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and financial systems; experience with reporting or dashboard tools is an asset.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner across the organization.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Rewards:

• Competitive base salary of $100,000 - $130,000, depending on qualifications.
• Direct mentorship from an exceptional CFO and leadership team.
• Clear opportunity for professional growth and career advancement.
• A collaborative, values-driven culture with strong work-life balance.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

To Apply:
Please apply in confidence by submitting your resume through LinkedIn/Indeed or through our website at or send your resume (in Word format) directly to Dan Lambert at quoting Controller in the subject.
Selected candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion and a ll applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those individuals who best meet our client's requirements will be contacted. All other resumes will be retained for future consideration.

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