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Controller - Canada

@ Robert Half

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Welland, Ontario

$130k–$160k/yr10+ years experience
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Overview

Robert Half is hiring a Financial Controller for a global manufacturing client to lead financial operations across its Canadian entities. The role covers financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, audit liaison, and cash and FX management, based 100% onsite at the Canadian headquarters in the Niagara Region.

Pay:

$130,000–$160,000 a year

Responsibilities:

  • Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for Canadian entities
  • Manage month-end and year-end close activities
  • Coordinate annual audits and liaise with external auditors
  • Maintain internal controls and financial governance
  • Oversee cash flow, liquidity, working capital and FX hedging

Requirements summary:

  • CPA designation required
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  • Financial Controller or senior finance leadership experience
  • Strong manufacturing and multi-entity experience
  • Experience with SAP, JD Edwards or similar ERP systems

Tools & skills

SAPJD EdwardsERP systems
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Employer posting date
2026-10-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-28
Source record updated
2026-10-28

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience10+ years
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCPA
Perks mentionedPerformance bonus

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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We provide dynamic contract, temporary, and permanent placement solutions across finance, accounting, technology, marketing, creative, legal, and administrative sectors. 🏆 In the last 12 months, Robert Half has been recognized as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies by Fortune, and with Protiviti, has been named one of the Fortune® World's Most Admired Companies™ and 100 Best Companies to Work For. 🏦 Traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI), we’re at the forefront of innovation in talent acquisition.

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Reported office locations
  • 2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025, US
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, California 94583, US
  • Robert Half International, Avenue Louise, 250 - 5th floor, Brussels, 1050, BE
  • Robert Half International, 10th floor, The Shard, 32 London Bridge Street, London, London SE1 9SG, GB
  • Robert Half International, Av. Dr. Cardoso de Melo, 1184, 11° andar, Sao Paulo, SP 04548-004, BR
  • Robert Half International, Level 24, 1 Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000, AU
  • 140 William St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, AU
  • Avenida Doutor Cardoso de Melo 1184, São Paulo, BR
  • 2613 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583, US
  • 20, Avenue André Prothin, Tour Europlaza, Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
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  • Skill Assessment
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Employment
  • Consulting
  • Recruiting
  • Marketing
  • Security
  • Advertising
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Robert Half
  • Robert Half
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  • consulting services
  • accounting jobs
  • finance jobs
  • administrative jobs
  • legal jobs
  • IT jobs
  • recruitment
  • recruitment agency
  • creative jobs
  • staffing
  • hiring
  • employment agency
  • contract talent
  • contract professionals
  • talent solutions
  • contract employment
  • permanent placement
  • customer support jobs
  • and marketing jobs
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🔒 At Robert Half, we prioritize your security—if you believe you've encountered a scam or fraudulent recruiter, please report it immediately to https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/fraud-alert. All Robert Half recruiters communicate using their corporate email address, ending in roberthalf.com. 👋 Welcome to Robert Half. We're the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connecting opportunities at…

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size10,001+ employees
HeadquartersMenlo Park, CA
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded1948
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Job description

Our client, a global manufacturing leader, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the financial operations of its Canadian entities. Reporting to the North America Regional Controller, this position will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining compliance, strengthening controls, and providing financial leadership across a complex manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on CPA who thrives in a multi-entity setting and enjoys partnering with both operational and executive stakeholders to drive financial performance and continuous improvement. This position is 100% onsite at the Canadian Headquarters in the Niagara Region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes for multiple Canadian entities.
  • Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP and IFRS, statutory reporting requirements, corporate tax obligations, and internal policies.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, fixed assets, variance analysis, and balance sheet oversight.
  • Coordinate annual audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors and regulatory bodies.
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls, risk management processes, and financial governance frameworks.
  • Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, working capital, and foreign exchange hedging activities.
  • Partner closely with a global Shared Services team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.
  • Provide financial analysis and business insights to support operational performance and strategic decision-making.
  • Drive process improvements and support ERP optimization initiatives.

Why Join?

  • Opportunity to join a well-established global manufacturing organization.
  • Highly visible leadership role with exposure to North American and international finance teams.
  • Collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • CPA designation required.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Financial Controller or senior finance leadership experience.
  • Strong manufacturing experience with exposure to multi-entity operations, inventory, costing, and financial controls.
  • Deep knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, audit, tax compliance, treasury, and internal controls.
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, or similar enterprise platforms.
  • Knowledge of cash management, forecasting, and foreign exchange hedging.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated track record of operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.

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