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Apply for this Job Click Here\nManufacturing | Consumer Products | Wholesale & E-Commerce\nLocation: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan\nAre you a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys being close to the business, solving problems, and making a real impact?\nAplin is partnering with a growing Saskatchewan-based company in the consumer products and manufacturing industry to recruit a Controller.\nOperating in a dynamic, vertically integrated environment that encompasses manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and e-commerce, this organization is looking for a financially savvy, detail-oriented professional who can bring structure, insight, and leadership to its accounting operations.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and wants to play an important role in the continued growth and success of a business.\nWe’re looking for someone who can see beyond the numbers, understands how products move through a business, and takes pride in building accurate, efficient financial processes that support sound decision-making.\nThe Opportunity As Controller, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financial processes across multiple business entities.\nWorking closely with the leadership team and operational stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in connecting financial information with the realities of manufacturing, inventory management, wholesale distribution, and online sales.\nThis is a hands-on position that offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make meaningful improvements as the business continues to evolve.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\nFinancial Accounting & Reporting\nOversee the full accounting cycle, including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.\nPrepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.\nManage accounting activities across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and reconciliations.\nOversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and applicable government remittances.\nCoordinate year-end requirements and work with external accounting professionals as needed.\nMaintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.\nManufacturing, Inventory & Cost Accounting\nOversee inventory accounting, including inventory valuation, reconciliations, and cost of goods sold.\nSupport accurate product costing, including raw materials, production costs, bills of materials, and manufacturing variances.\nWork closely with operations to understand production activities, inventory movements, and their financial implications.\nMonitor and analyze margins, product costs, and inventory-related financial performance.\nEnsure financial accuracy across manufacturing, wholesale, and e-commerce activities.\nIdentify opportunities to improve inventory controls, costing methodologies, and operational reporting.\nFinancial Analysis & Business Support\nPrepare meaningful financial and operational reports to support leadership decision-making.\nAssist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow planning.\nAnalyze financial results, identify trends, and provide insight into business performance.\nPartner with leadership to identify efficiencies, improve profitability, and support continued growth.\nProvide financial perspective on operational initiatives and business decisions.\nSystems, Processes & Continuous Improvement\nUtilize QuickBooks Online, Excel, and other business systems to maintain accurate financial information.\nStrengthen accounting processes, reporting practices, and internal controls.\nIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology, automation, and better integration of financial and operational information.\nHelp establish scalable accounting practices that can support an evolving business.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nA minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including responsibility for financial reporting and the full accounting cycle.\nStrong experience in manufacturing, inventory-based businesses, wholesale distribution, or consumer products.\nA solid understanding of inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, product costing, and manufacturing-related financial processes.\nExperience with multi-entity accounting and intercompany transactions.\nStrong technical accounting skills, financial analysis capabilities, and attention to detail.\nProficiency with Excel and accounting software; experience with QuickBooks Online is highly desirable.\nA CPA designation is considered an asset, although equivalent practical experience will also be valued.\nThe ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of results.\nStrong communication skills and the confidence to collaborate with business owners, leadership, and operational teams.\nWho Will Thrive Here? Beyond technical accounting expertise, we’re looking for someone with the right mindset and approach.\nYou’ll likely be a great fit if you:\nThink like a business owner. You’re commercially minded, curious, and interested in understanding how the entire business operates.\nLove being hands-on. You’re equally comfortable preparing reconciliations, analyzing financial results, and discussing opportunities with leadership.\nUnderstand operational complexity. You appreciate how manufacturing, inventory, distribution, and sales channels affect financial performance.\nAre proactive and resourceful. You don’t wait for someone to identify a problem. You look for solutions and take initiative.\nThrive in an entrepreneurial environment. You’re adaptable, comfortable with change, and energized by a growing business.\nEnjoy making things better. You naturally look for ways to strengthen processes, improve reporting, and create efficiencies.\nBring a collaborative attitude. You’re approachable, dependable, and enjoy being part of a team where everyone contributes to the bigger picture.\nMost importantly, you’re someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys variety, and wants to be more than just the person responsible for the numbers.\nWhy Consider This Opportunity? This is an opportunity to join a growing Saskatchewan business operating in an exciting and evolving industry.\nYou’ll have the chance to:\nTake meaningful ownership of the accounting function.\nWork closely with an entrepreneurial leadership team.\nGain exposure to multiple aspects of a vertically integrated business.\nContribute ideas and improvements that have a direct impact on operations and profitability.\nEnjoy a diverse, hands-on role where your contributions are valued.\nBuild your career alongside a business with opportunities for continued growth.\nIf you’re an experienced accounting professional who enjoys the challenge of a growing, product-based business and wants to make a tangible difference, we’d love to hear from you!\nApply today through Aplin to learn more about this exciting Controller opportunity.\nAt Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. 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