Financial Controller

This is a high-visibility role reporting to the CEO, with broad ownership across financial reporting, cost accounting, payroll, tax, and purchasing.

Established in 1973 and based in Mississauga, our client is a manufacturer of aluminum welding solutions known for combining advanced production processes with custom-built equipment.

The successful candidate will own the full accounting function, strengthen reporting and controls, and provide the financial insight needed to support continued growth in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

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​​​​​​​ROLE:  ​​​​Financial Controller

REPORTS TO: ​​​CEO

LOCATION:​​​Mississauga, ON

WORK ARRANGEMENT: ​In-office

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Core Responsibilities

• Manufacturing/Cost Accounting: Calculate standard costs, manage inventory valuations, and analyze variances. Understand and analyze cost of goods sold, FIFO and LIFO characteristics in rising or decreasing cost environment.
• Financial Reporting & Close: Own the general ledger, performing monthly, quarterly, and annual closings to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Accounting Management: Responsible for AP/AR, payroll, and manage cash flow.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage external audits.
• Purchasing: Work with inventory analyst and provide purchase orders to suppliers.
• Sales support: Update customer price lists and create reports in Microsoft Excel as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certification: CPA or CMA designation is preferred.
• Experience: 5–10+ years of accounting experience, specifically within manufacturing (inventory, COGS, cost accounting).
• Systems: Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing inventory and unit economics.
• Analytical skills to interpret and manipulate operational data.
• English must be either first language or completely fluent

Nexal terms:

Work hours – generally M-F 9-5
Vacation – start 1st year with 3 weeks
Starting pay - $90,000 - $120,000 depending on qualifications Annual bonus 2-3%
Benefits – Health, dental, vision
Retirement Program – 2% plus 2% matching

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person