Controller, ASG

Samuel, Son & Co. • Waterloo, ON

3d • CA$114,240 - CA$157,080

About The Position

The Controller leads the accounting and financial reporting function for Samuel Automation, an engineered-to-order and project-based business. This hands-on role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information, while providing leadership over month-end close, project accounting, inventory management, and internal controls. The Controller partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Project Management, and Shared Services to drive financial performance, enhance reporting, and support strategic decision-making. This role also plays a key part in continuous improvement of systems, processes, and controls across the accounting environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation (required)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in automation, project-based environments or manufacturing
• Strong expertise in project accounting, percent complete revenue recognition, and inventory accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Encompix, Oracle FCC, and/or IFS)
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools is an asset
• Experience leading teams and managing financial close processes
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication skills across cross-functional teams
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization

Nice To Haves

• experience with Power BI or similar tools is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Prepare and analyze percent complete revenue recognition calculations
• Perform and oversee variance analysis, identifying key business drivers and risks
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal controls
• Oversee project accounting, including cost tracking, WIP, and percent-complete revenue recognition
• Provide financial insight into project performance, margins, and cost forecasts
• Ensure accurate accounting for project-related accruals and revenue recognition
• Oversee inventory accounting (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and related controls, where applicable
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Establish clear performance expectations and support professional development
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative team environment
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Project Management teams to support decision-making
• Provide financial guidance on project execution, cost management, and profitability
• Act as a key finance liaison to Shared Services and Corporate Finance
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes, including annual operating plans and regular reforecasts
• Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, providing actionable insights and recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and working capital
• Oversee development of management reporting, dashboards, and KPIs to track business performance
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, ERP systems (Encompix), and reporting tools like Power BI
• Support optimization of systems such as ERP platforms and reporting tools like Power BI
• Enhance financial reporting dashboards and analytics capabilities
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes
• Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements

Benefits

• countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers
• empower them to make decisions on the job
• be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior