Financial Controller - Wallaceburg

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At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

Our client, a manufacturing group located in Wallaceburg, Ontario is seeking a professional and team-oriented Financial Controller responsible for the daily oversight of the finance, accounting, and administrative functions of the organization.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your role

• Ensure that timely financial reporting, information, and analysis are provided to the management team and external stakeholders, including accountants or regulatory bodies.
• Lead the annual budget process and collaborate effectively with the cross-functional management team to create departmental and organizational budgets.
• Maintain and where necessary, implement effective internal controls within the accounting and purchasing functions.
• Oversight of the payroll and benefits administration functions, including the evaluation and selection of benefit providers.
• Monitor the effectiveness of purchasing and accounting procedures and ensure that supplier terms and pricing are in accordance with policy.
• Manage and lead the relationships with external business partners including accountants, banking, legal, and insurance.
• Ensure tax compliance in all areas, including collaborating with third-party specialists to provide necessary information for SRED, transfer pricing, and US tax reporting.
• Review the cash flow requirements of the group and manage multi-currency transactions from both an accounting and liquidity perspective.
• Develop overall financial strategy and align strategy with the group’s risk tolerance and future opportunity analysis.

What you bring to the table

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or an equivalent combination of professional experience and education
• Five (5) years of accounting experience with a minimum of two (2) years in a management or oversight capacity
• Proficiency with Sage 300 preferred but not required
• Highly confidential operating mindset with a focus on safeguarding corporate assets and information
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office suite of products and a high degree of comfort with IT related queries
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of functions and backgrounds
• Mature approach to problem solving that analyzes broader business implications and respectfully considers conflicting interests

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base salary with a generous performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive, company-paid benefits plan, including a Health Spending Account
• Hybrid remote work potential, based on location and completion of the onboarding period
• Supportive onboarding process to build strong team connections, understand business operations, and align with internal processes

Where you’ll work:

Wallaceburg, ON (Hybrid)

Job type:

Permanent, Full-time

Your schedule:

Monday to Friday

Salary range:

Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward-thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.

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