We have an exciting, newly created opportunity for a driven accounting professional eager to expand their skills and responsibilities within a global manufacturing enterprise.
With operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, our client's business offers the scale, diversity, and innovation of an international market.
Salary range: $100-150K/year
What is in it for you?
· Be a part of a great team
· Dynamic global organization
· Opportunities for advancement
· Competitive compensation package including bonus
Primary Purpose of Position
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is responsible for driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and cost optimization across the holding company and its subsidiaries. Working as a strategic partner to business leaders and subsidiary management teams, this role leads group-wide performance management processes, guides operational finance, ensures financial transparency, and drives data-informed decision-making.
This position is part of the FP&A function and plays a critical role in improving profitability, strengthening cost discipline, and enhancing operational insights across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Financial Leadership
· Prepare and analyze operational KPIs, cost structures, and productivity metrics to identify performance gaps and opportunities.
· Develop and implement standardized reporting tools, dashboards, and performance scorecards.
· Drive accountability for operational performance through rigorous financial reviews.
- Performance Management & Cost Optimization
· Lead group-wide cost reduction and efficiency programs, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
· Identify key cost drivers and lead initiatives to optimize working capital efficiency, spending across procurement, supply chain, production, and overhead functions.
· Collaborate with subsidiary controllers to improve margin performance, inventory management, and working capital efficiency.
· Benchmark performance across subsidiaries to drive best practices and continuous improvement.
- FP&A and Business Partnering
· Drive annual budgeting, strategic planning, and rolling forecasting processes.
· Provide actionable insights to executive leadership through variance analysis, scenario modeling, and business case development.
· Support strategic initiatives such as new product evaluations, pricing strategies, capital investment decisions, and operational transformations.
· Establish financial planning standards and ensure consistency across subsidiaries.
- Group Governance & Financial Operations
· Work with subsidiary finance leaders to ensure accurate operational reporting, consistent cost accounting methodologies, and effective internal controls.
· Review monthly management reports, providing challenge, analysis, and recommendations to improve results.
· Ensure alignment between Group FP&A, accounting, and operating units to support timely and accurate reporting.
- Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence
· Lead a network of operational finance managers and subsidiary controllers, providing coaching, mentorship, and development opportunities.
· Build strong partnerships with supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, commercial, and HR leaders.
· Champion a data-driven, performance-oriented culture across the corporate group.
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
a) Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA designation is a must.
b) 10 – 15 + years’ experience in a similar controller capacity; experience in FP&A, operational finance, or cost management roles.
c) with at least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, an automotive business is preferable.
d) Proven experience in a holding company, multi-entity, or multi-location environment.
e) Strong background in operations finance, cost accounting, performance management, or business partnering.
f) Experience leading cross-functional improvement initiatives.
g) Strong written and verbal communication skills
h) Strong ownership, can do attitude
i) Demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity and compatibility.
j) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other tools.
k) Able to travel to Canada, USA, Europe and Mexico.
l) Required to have a G level driver’s License.
m) Mandarin speaking an asset
n) MUST have automotive manufacturing background experience
Company Overview:
ACCU-STAFF, our mission is to help organizations find the top Industry talent and to help people achieve their personal and professional goals through the growth of their careers. Our core values
are the backbone of our business, which is how we guide our hiring process: we show excellence through results, lead with integrity and accountability, and exemplify competitive greatness.
We are honoured to be ranked among the Top 50 staffing and recruitment firms in Canada- out of nearly 30,000 firms nationwide. Forbes has recognized us as one of the Best in Canada across all three major categories:
- Best Executive Recruitment Firms
- Best Temporary Staffing Firms
- Best Professional Recruiting Firms
This recognition reflects our commitment to exceptional service, trusted partnerships, and consistently delivering top-tier talent solutions.
Additional Information
ACCU-STAFF has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin your employment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be notified.
