Chief Financial Officer

Our client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial affairs for their Canadian manufacturing operations, based out of their Lethbridge facility. This role acts as a strategic business partner to the Plant Manager and plays a key role in supporting operational and financial decision-making. The ideal candidate thrives in a performance-driven environment, enjoys implementing and improving processes, and brings a strong sense of accountability and momentum when financial targets are achieved.
 
What’s in it for You?

• Extended Benefits Program
• RSP Matching
• Relocation allowance

• The rate of pay will be $150K/year plus bonus
• Monday through Friday, daytime hours with occasional overtime expectations

• Lead financial compliance and reporting, including GAAP (U.S. & Canadian), tax filings, payroll, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with the leadership team to support strategic planning, business growth, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, including performance management and succession planning
• Oversee core accounting operations, including AR/AP, general ledger, reconciliations, payroll across multiple provinces, and month-end/year-end close
• Manage financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and analytical reporting to support informed business decisions
• Establish, maintain, and audit strong financial controls, processes, and documentation to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

• CPA designation
• Successful candidate must have a minimum post-secondary education of bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Minimum of 10 years’ finance or accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing setting
• Minimum of 5 years’ controller experience, preferably within a manufacturing setting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and collaborate effectively
• Proven organizational, time-management, and analytical skills with a sharp eye for detail
• Advanced problem-solving abilities, including root-cause analysis and familiarity with lean management principles
• Solid financial acumen, including GAAP (Canada & U.S.), forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
• High level of technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other reporting tools
• Self-starter mindset with a demonstrated ability to seek improvements, support internal audits, and thrive in a manufacturing or standard-costing environment

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment with hands-on exposure to plant operations
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, and variance analysis
• Proven ability to partner with Plant Managers and Operations teams to drive cost control and efficiency
• Familiarity with production KPIs, yield, scrap, and labour efficiency metrics
• ERP experience in a manufacturing setting (Oracle, JDE, or similar), including system-driven reporting and controls

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• Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, we will not be able to consider your job application.