Controller in Oakville, Ontario at I3D Canada - Burloak Technologies

About Us:

Burloak Technologies is a leader in the additive manufacturing industry and provides engineering services for additive manufacturing, materials development, high precision CNC machining and metrology. Burloak Technologies works with the most innovative companies in the space, aerospace, automotive and industrial markets to rapidly transition their most challenging part designs to be additively manufactured at scale.

Position Summary:

The Controller is responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the organization while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of financial information. Working closely with the Finance and Human Resources teams, this role oversees accounts payable, credit card and expense reconciliations, general accounting activities, financial reporting support, payroll backup, and audit preparation. The Controller plays a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies, and providing timely, accurate financial information to support business decisions. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

• Take responsibility for monitoring emails submitted to our internal AP email.
• Enter invoices into QuickBooks. Correctly allocate expenses to the general ledger per Burloak Tech. accounting policies.
• Follow up with vendors as necessary to resolve disputes
• Ensure Burloak Tech. receives and uses credits received from vendors
• Coordinate with receiving department and Burloak Tech. staff to confirm receipt of goods/services prior to entering invoices
• Manage account information in Quickbooks and with vendors.

Credit Card Reconciliations & Expense Reports:

• Reconcile credit card statements on a monthly basis in QuickBooks. Allocate expenses to the general ledger per Burloak Tech. accounting policies. Collect receipts from staff and maintain organized electronic files.
• Process expense reports to refund staff for Burloak Tech. business costs.

Accounting, Financial Analysis, & Reporting:

• Book journal entries as directed by Finance Department and protocols
• Assist Finance Department with monthly closing. General ledger review. Fixed asset schedule. Prepaid assets. Inventory. Cash flow reconciliations. Labor & overhead accounting.
• Complete various analytical projects as directed by Finance Department. Performance variance analysis. Budgeting.
• Assist Finance Department with the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Audit/Taxes:

• Assist Finance Department with annual financial audit.
• Assist Finance Department with annual property taxes, including property exemption filings

Payroll:

• Understand payroll processing and serve as backup for process payroll when needed
• Manage onboarding of new employee benefit codes onto payroll systems, including pension accounts
• Assist with open enrollment processing as needed
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives

Pay Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 CAD annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, and qualifications. This position is also eligible to participate in the Annual Incentive Plan (AIP).

Other Information:

This posting reflects a new vacancy in accordance with applicable Ontario employment legislation.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is considered a strong asset.
• Exceptional knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Experience with accounts payable, expense reporting, credit card reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting payroll processing and serving as a payroll backup is considered an asset.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly and concisely.

• Understanding of financial controls, accounting processes, and internal control best practices.
• Experience supporting annual audits and assisting with tax-related activities.
• Familiarity with inventory, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, cash flow reconciliations, and general accounting functions.
• Experience supporting budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of payroll systems, employee benefits administration, and pension account setup is an asset.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CFA designation is preferred.
• Postgraduate education is considered an asset.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
• High ethical standards, integrity, and accountability.
• Conscientious about meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance, Human Resources, and other departments.
• Flexible to work additional hours, including evenings and weekends, as required to meet business needs.