Financal Controller

Porter Engineered Systems - A Division of Pangeo Group•Vaughan, ON

37d•CA$100,000 - CA$135,000•Onsite

About The Position

Pangeo Group is establishing a new aluminum die casting and machining plant in Vaughan, Ontario, marking its first die casting facility in North America. The Controller will be responsible for building and managing the plant's finance function from the ground up, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information to group leadership and investors. This role encompasses the entire lifecycle from initial setup through start-up and operational ramp-up. The Controller will lead the plant finance team, collaborate closely with the Operations department, and actively engage with the production floor environment.

Requirements

5+ years in accounting or finance, including a controller or senior analyst role in manufacturing.
New-plant finance set-up a strong asset.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Applied knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, month-end close, and variance analysis.
Experience with budgeting, internal controls, and audit; solid GAAP/ASPE knowledge.
ERP proficiency (SAP preferred); advanced Excel; practical experience using AI tools in finance work an asset.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
New-plant finance set-up a strong asset
practical experience using AI tools in finance work an asset

Responsibilities

Own a timely, accurate month-end close, including COGS, inventory movements, and production-cost entries, and reconcile the key balance-sheet accounts.
Organize and prepare the plant's annual budget and periodic forecasts.
Ensure compliance with company policy, GAAP/ASPE, and local regulations, and keep the books audit-ready.
Establish and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead, and keep them current.
Run variance analysis (PPV, usage, labor efficiency, absorption), verify BOM and routing accuracy, and drive root cause with Operations.
Provide the cost data and analysis that drive operational improvement and measurable savings.
Lead the plant finance team, and build the accounting and costing system and the policies behind it.
Lead internal audit, strengthen the controls that safeguard company assets, and flag financial risks early.
Build the close calendar, standard work, master data, and dashboards, and use AI to take over routine finance work.
Own the approval workflows for requisitions, supplier setup, and AP, so cost centers and GL coding are right at entry.