Financial Controller

Nexal Controller job description (April 21, 2026)

Manages all accounting operations, cost accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. Key duties include generate monthly internal financial statements, manage month-end close, analyzing manufacturing variances, inventory tracking. This role oversees AR/AP, payroll.

The controller will also be responsible for purchasing inputs for manufacturing operation.

Core Responsibilities

• Manufacturing/Cost Accounting: Calculate standard costs, manage inventory valuations, and analyze variances. Understand and analyze cost of goods sold, FIFO and LIFO characteristics in rising or decreasing cost environment.
• Financial Reporting & Close: Own the general ledger, performing monthly, quarterly, and annual closings to ensure accurate financial statements.
• Accounting Management: Responsible for AP/AR, payroll, and manage cash flow.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax regulations and manage external audits.
• Purchasing: Work with inventory analyst and provide purchase orders to suppliers.
• Sales support: Update customer price lists and create reports in Microsoft Excel as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certification: CPA or CMA designation is required.
• Experience: 5–10+ years of accounting experience, specifically within manufacturing (inventory, COGS, cost accounting).
• Systems: Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing inventory and unit economics.
• Analytical skills to interpret and manipulate operational data.
• English must be either first language or completely fluent

Nexal terms:

Work hours – generally M-F 9-5 Vacation – start 1st year with 3 weeks

Starting pay - $95,000 - $120,000 depending on qualifications Annual bonus 2-3%

Benefits – Health, dental, vision Retirement Program – 2% plus 2% matching

Pay: $85,000.00-$105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Work Location: In person