Controller

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, Controller will play a strategic role in financial leadership, performance management, and operational decision support across AIM’s operations.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to the Director of Finance in the accomplishment of all his responsibilities.
• Leading monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close and reporting.
• Partnering with operations, plant management, procurement, and logistics teams to support performance and profitability.
• Delivering detailed cost analysis on scrap purchasing, production efficiency, inventory valuation, and transportation costs.
• Overseeing general ledger accuracy, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial data integrity.
• Leading and developing accounting teams, ensuring high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing the processes related to the divisional accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed asset management and intercompany transactions.
• Supervise government filings as required.
• Supervise year-end audit.
• To strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and audit readiness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation is a huge asset (or near completion with strong relevant experience).
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, preferably within industrial, manufacturing, recycling, or commodities environments.
• Proven experience leading and developing accounting or finance teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into operational insights.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent communication skills in English, fluency in French would be a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.