Are You Ready to Make a Meaningful Impact?
Exacon Inc. is seeking an experienced Financial Controller who is eager to become a key member of our leadership team and contribute to the continued success of a respected Canadian manufacturing company.
This opportunity is ideal for a CPA with strong manufacturing finance experience who enjoys partnering with operations, driving business performance, and helping shape strategic decisions. Candidates with Human Resources leadership experience or exposure will be particularly attractive.
About Exacon
Established in 1987, Exacon Inc. began as the Ventilation Division of Andex Metal Products before evolving into an independent company focused on serving the agricultural industry. As the company continued to grow, Exacon moved into its current 35,000-square-foot facility in Exeter, Ontario in 2000. Today, Exacon manufactures and distributes ventilation, controllers, heating, cooling, feeding, air filtration and electrical monitoring systems serving agricultural, horticultural, and industrial customers across Canada.
For almost four decades, Exacon has built a reputation for innovative products, responsive customer service, and a commitment to helping customers operate efficiently while improving environmental conditions within their facilities.
Why Join Exacon?
At Exacon, culture is not just a statement. It is our competitive advantage.
We take pride in being a company where employees build long-term careers, where teamwork and respect are valued. We are building a business where we are happy to be working, with people we want to be working with.
Exacon emphasizes:
- Long-term employee relationships and staff retention
- Work-life balance
- Fair compensation
- A healthy and respectful work environment
- Respect for diversity
- Community involvement and volunteerism
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Continuous improvement and innovation
Our leadership team believes in creating a workplace where people want to come to work each day and where everyone contributes to a shared purpose and common goals.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the President as part of the senior leadership team, the Financial Controller will lead all aspects of the finance function while serving as a trusted business partner to the management team.
This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational involvement and requires a professional who understands the realities of a manufacturing environment.
The successful candidate will provide accurate financial information, strengthen internal controls, support operational decision-making, and help guide the organization through its next stage of growth. The successful candidate will also advise management on Human Resources issues and maintain these policies as legislation changes to keep Exacon thriving to retain and attract future employees.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership
- Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Monitor cash flow and working capital performance
- Manage relationships with banks, auditors, insurance providers, and external advisors
- Lead year-end audit preparation and completion
- Develop and maintain effective financial controls and business processes
Manufacturing Finance
- Analyze product costing and manufacturing performance
- Monitor inventory valuation and inventory control processes
- Provide profitability and margin analysis
- Support pricing, capital investment, and operational decisions
- Partner closely with operations, purchasing, and production teams to improve business performance
- Develop key performance indicators and management reporting tools
Business Partnership
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to senior leadership
- Participate in strategic planning initiatives
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and continuous improvement
- Support growth initiatives and business expansion activities
Human Resources (HR)
The successful candidate will also lead the company with:
- HR policy administration
- Compensation and benefits oversight
- Employee relations support
- Recruitment coordination
- Performance management processes
- Health and safety administration
- Coordinate external service providers, including IT
Qualifications
Required
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
- Minimum 8+ years of progressive accounting finance leadership experience
- Significant manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
- Experience leading month-end and year-end financial processes
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Experience leading and mentoring accounting, HR and administrative staff
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or ERP systems and Microsoft Office, Sharepoint etc.
- Experience overseeing Human Resources functions
Preferred
- Experience within agricultural, industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environments
- Continuous improvement or Lean manufacturing exposure
- Securely managing all office technology equipment and systems in a safe cybersecurity environment
- Experience supporting privately held entrepreneurial organizations
What Success Looks Like
In this role, you will:
- Become a trusted advisor to the leadership team
- Improve financial visibility and business decision-making
- Strengthen operational and financial processes
- Build strong partnerships across the organization
- Contribute meaningfully to the continued growth and success of Exacon
Compensation & Benefits
Exacon offers a competitive compensation package designed to attract high-calibre finance leaders.
Expected compensation may include:
- Competitive base salary
- Performance-based incentive opportunities
- Health and dental benefits
- Vacation
- Group RRSP plan matching
- Professional development support
- Opportunity to play a significant role in a growing Canadian manufacturer
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Exacon Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require any accommodation or special assistance to participate in the hiring process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs in a respectful and confidential manner.
Every application received will be personally reviewed by our highly experienced recruitment team. We appreciate the time and effort invested by candidates in applying and will acknowledge receipt of all applications.
As part of our commitment to an effective and objective recruitment process, Exacon may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and technology-assisted assessment tools during latter stages of the selection process. Any use of such tools will support, but not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions will always be made by qualified individuals based on a comprehensive assessment of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and overall fit for the role.
Pay: $140,000.00-$165,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Exeter, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 8 years (preferred)
- Human resources management: 3 years (preferred)
- Manufacturing: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Chartered Professional Accountant or Accounting Designation (required)
Work Location: In person
