Controller

by DAVWIRE

Position Type: Full-time
Location: London, ON
Date Posted: Mar 11, 2026
Experience: 5 Years
Education: University Degree
Compensation range: $80,000.00 ~ $90,000.00 Per Year
Public transit accessible: Yes
DAVWIRE

Job Description

   
Position Description





Job Duties
The Controller is responsible for the organization’s accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate records, timely month-end close, and strong financial controls. This hands-on role works closely with management to provide budgets, cost analysis, and financial insights that support efficient manufacturing operations and informed strategic decision-making to meet financial objectives.

Accounting Operations
  • Responsible for accounting functions such as
    • Accounts Payable
    • Accounts Receivable
    • Payroll
  • Bank reconciliations

Financial Reporting
  • Maintain general ledger accuracy and complete reconciliations
  • Prepare and process monthly and year end journal entries
  • Prepare monthly and annual financial statements

Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Prepare annual budgets and financial forecasts and projections
  • Analyze variances between the actual results and the budgets and forecasts
  • Provide financial insights to support operational decisions

Cash Flow & Financial Management
  • Monitor cash flow and working capital
  • Manage banking relationships and financing arrangements

Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Maintain internal financial controls
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and accounting standards
  • Coordinate external preparations of year-end financial statements and corporate tax return
  • Ensure accurate HST and corporate filings

Manufacturing and Quoting Support
  • Provide financial support as part of the team responsible for customer quoting
  • Develop product cost models including materials, labor, overhead, and manufacturing costs
  • Oversee accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory
  • Provide financial support to manufacturing for inventory cycle counts, yearend physical inventory and reconciliations
  • Provide financial support as part of the team responsible for company KPIs and risk management
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, CPA preferred
  • 5+ years of experience with Cost and Finance
  • 5+ years of recent experience as a plant accountant
  • Prior electrical manufacturing experience is an asset.
  • Required proof of Canadian Citizenship or permanent residency.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the Controlled Goods Clearance in accordance with DAVWIRE’s Security Plan.
Skills & Experience
  • Understands manufacturing processes and can integrate finance and operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage financial systems, ERP platforms, and related business applications.
  • Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems.
  • Well-developed financial analysis capabilities.
  • Excellent administrative skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership skills.
Reports to Senior Controller
Location London Ontario