Controller

Vaco; Brampton; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional designation support

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a senior Controller to provide leadership across financial reporting, accounting operations, treasury, compliance, and internal controls in the Greater Toronto Area. The role requires CPA designation and extensive experience with US GAAP and ASPE, including acquisitions and integrations.

The successful candidate will lead a multi-entity finance team, drive process improvements, and partner with senior leaders on financial strategy and governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting with leadership roles in controllership or general accounting.
• CPA designation is required.
• Strong technical expertise in US GAAP and ASPE reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting for legal entities and consolidated statements.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Manage treasury functions, tax compliance, and intercompany activities.
• Drive process improvements, standardisation, and automation across finance.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

About the Company

A large enterprise operating in a complex, multi-entity environment is seeking an experienced Controller to provide leadership across financial reporting, accounting operations, treasury activities, compliance, audit coordination, internal controls, and finance transformation initiatives.

Why Work Here

• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale financial operations and international business activities.
• Professional designation support.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and business decision-making across the organization.

About the Opportunity

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Lead legal entity and consolidated financial reporting activities.
• Provide analysis of financial results, key balance sheet accounts, and performance variances.
• Coordinate and manage external audit requirements and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Prepare audit-related materials and act as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Review and oversee tax compliance activities and statutory filings
• Maintain the integrity of financial information through adherence to accounting policies, controls, and governance requirements.

Accounting Operations & Process Management

• Provide leadership and support across core accounting functions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Manage general ledger activities and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Review and approve employee expense reporting activities.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardisation, and automation.
• Support enterprise system implementations and enhancements impacting financial reporting.
• Provide recommendations to leadership regarding process optimisation and operational effectiveness.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee daily cash management and banking activities.
• Prepare and analyse cash flow reporting and liquidity metrics.
• Lead cash forecasting and long-range liquidity planning.
• Support treasury activities through robust forecasting and analysis.
• Oversee foreign currency exposure reporting and risk management activities.
• Support transfer pricing and related financial compliance requirements where applicable.

Strategic Partnership & Business Advisory

• Support senior leadership in strategic business initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial insight and decision support.
• Act as a trusted advisor on financial implications of key business decisions and organisational changes.
• Provide guidance on acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, financial systems initiatives, and new accounting requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities, risks, and value-creation initiatives.

Team Management & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team.
• Support career development, succession planning, and capability building.
• Establish clear objectives and performance expectations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain an effective internal control framework.
• Strengthen controls surrounding financial reporting and operational processes.
• Safeguard organisational assets through sound governance practices.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and monitoring of key controls and business processes.

About You

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting, including leadership roles within Controllership or General Accounting functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA designation required.
• Strong technical expertise in US GAAP and ASPE reporting standards.
• Experience managing complex financial operations, including acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $160,000/year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring's client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.