Financial Controller

About Us Tarrison Products is an established, high-growth Canadian manufacturer and supplier of durable, customizable stainless-steel products and commercial solutions for food-service and other commercial environments. For more than 40 years, we have combined in-house customization, streamlined production, and Canadian and U.S. distribution capabilities to deliver innovative, design-driven solutions from concept through delivery. As we scale our operations and increase our presence in North America, we are building a finance function that matches our ambitions. Role Summary The Financial Controller owns the accuracy, timeliness and integrity of our financial information. You will lead financial reporting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and tax compliance, and act as a trusted advisor to ownership as the business grows. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can close the books with precision. You will report to the President and COO. Location: Oakville, Ontario Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting Lead the monthly and year-end close, delivering accurate financial statements in a timely manner; Develop and produce clear management reporting packages and KPI dashboards for the leadership team; Manage the annual external audit/review engagement and serve as the primary contact for the external accountants; Oversee general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, inventory reporting, and balance sheet reviews; Review of bank reconciliations, AR, and AP functions completed by accounting clerical staff; Oversee and manage the payroll process; and Support lender and banking relationships, including covenant reporting and compliance. Financial Planning and Analysis Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts in collaboration with operations, sales and leadership; Analyze actual results against budget and forecast, explaining variances and recommending corrective actions; Work with purchasing to manage procurement and inventory levels; Participate in strategic discussions on pricing and margin strategies; and Monitor cash flow, working capital and inventory levels, in collaboration with the warehousing department. Tax Compliance Work with external accountants to prepare Canadian federal and provincial corporate tax filings (T2); Manage the HST and sales (indirect) tax compliance requirements; and Prepare and review payroll remittances and related filings (including CPP, EI, WSIB, EHT) Controls, Systems and Leadership In collaboration with the President and COO, develop, document and maintain internal controls that scale with the business. Seek opportunities for systems and reporting improvements, including the use of AI tools; Over time, drive improvements to ERP and accounting systems, automation and reporting tools, including implementation of such new systems and tools. Lead, coach and develop AR/AP clerical staff; Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures; Assist with other ad-hoc analysis and administrative tasks, as they arise; and Eventually become a key part of the decision-making team for strategic initiatives and opportunities. Qualifications Required CPA in good standing; 3+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a financial reporting or planning capacity; Working knowledge of Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE); Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills; and Experience with an accounting and financial management system (preferably Quickbooks and OrderTime). Preferred Experience leading ERP implementations or finance process automation; Experience in the food-service industry; Experience with Canada/U.S. distribution, including dealing with U.S. sales tax, transfer pricing and duties/customs; and Experience in a high-growth team environment. Skills and Attributes Builder's mindset: you enjoy creating processes, controls and reporting that scale with a growing business; Hands-on and detail-oriented: comfortable rolling up your sleeves …

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