Controller - Financial Strategy & Operational Insight

**Company Description**
At Techo-Bloc, we’re entrepreneurial innovators who take pride in rolling up our sleeves and making things happen. With 9 cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, 13+ distribution centers, and over 900 employees across 20+ North American locations, we’re driven by bold growth, creativity, and a commitment to excellence—all within a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
**Job Description** Hybrid Opportunity**

Techo-Bloc is seeking a strategic and hands-on **Controller** to lead our Canadian financial operations. This role blends the precision of financial reporting with the proactive thinking of business advisory, to support performance optimization through financial analysis. You will go beyond traditional accounting, actively engaging with operational teams, visiting our plants, and identifying where improvements in processes, cost efficiency, and reporting can add tangible value.

Reporting directly to the Senior Controller and working closely with Directors, this is a highly visible role designed for a professional who thrives on turning financial data into business insight and action.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Strategic Analysis & Business Insight**
- Visit manufacturing plants to understand operational realities and cost drivers.
- Perform detailed operational and financial analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and underperforming areas.
- Proactively present findings and recommendations to senior leadership on where improvements can be made or where activities may no longer be profitable.

**Financial Reporting & Oversight**
- Oversee the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including comprehensive supporting notes and variance explanations.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of key general ledger accounts (inventory, fixed assets, loans, AP, AR), in collaboration with the Assistant Controller.
- Maintain high-quality documentation to support financial accuracy and audit readiness.

**Cost Monitoring & Efficiency**
- Lead or supervise cost efficiency initiatives with a focus on operational improvement, not just expense reduction.
- Contribute to product profitability reviews, capital expenditure evaluations (ROI), and financial modeling to support decision-making.
- Collaborate with department leads to build and monitor KPIs tied to performance and efficiency.

**Compliance & Budgeting**
- Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast process, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
- Prepare and submit monthly GST/QST filings and ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the annual external audit and review all supporting documentation and tax schedules.

**ERP & Financial Systems**
- Serve as a finance lead in the implementation of Microsoft D365 ERP system, focusing on automation, enhanced reporting, and process improvement.
- Work with IT and finance teams to streamline workflows and optimize system usage.

**Special Projects & Initiatives**
- Spearhead financial statement consolidation across multiple entities.
- Lead or assist in the implementation and optimization of new government incentive programs.
- Take ownership of special projects that contribute to operational performance, financial transparency, and business transformation.

**Qualifications**
- ** CPA designation** (Chartered Professional Accountant) is required.
- ** 5+ years** of progressive experience in accounting and financial leadership.
- ** 3+ years** of hands-on experience with cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial process improvement.
- Proven ability to turn analysis into actionable insight and communicate with executive stakeholders.
- ** Advanced proficiency in Excel** (pivot tables, Power Query, macros, dashboards) is critical.
- Strong ERP knowledge (Microsoft AX, D365, SAP, or similar), including experience with migrations or upgrades.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional teams.
- ** Bilingual (French/English)** is required; strong English skills are essential to support U.S. operations.
- Experience in a **manufacturing or production environment** is strongly preferred.

**Additional Information** Why work for us?**
- A strategic, visible role with influence across operations and executive leadership.
- The opportunity to be part of meaningful business transformation and ERP implementation.
- A collaborative and forward-thinking culture where finance is a key business partner.

**Career Growth and Recognition**: At Techo-Bloc, we're career builders. Explore advancement opportunities through our well-defined career paths by department. Your success is our shared responsibility, supported by a culture that values your unique contributions.

**Performance-Driven Rewards**: Experience the direct impact of your efforts with competitive performance-based bonuses. Join a passionate, driven team that collaborates seamlessly to achieve remarkable resul