Controller

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Burlington is seeking a strategic finance leader to join their team as a Controller. This hybrid role requires a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience, including CPA certification. You will lead a talented accounting team and manage the full spectrum of accounting operations, from financial reporting to audit management and M&A support. This dynamic company offers a clear growth path in a supportive environment, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in their career.

Benefits

Company-wide shutdowns twice a year

Clear growth path in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance with a focus on leadership and strategy.
• Experience in public accounting, publicly traded, or private company controllership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the accounting team, managing AP, AR, and general accounting.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions and oversee payroll functions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Audit Management

M&A Support

Communication Skills

Education

CPA

Job description

Are you a seasoned Controller with 8+ years of experience and a passion for leadership, strategy, and driving results? We’re working with a large, Canadian-owned and operated company based in Burlington, currently seeking a sharp and driven Controller to join their growing team.

With over 450 employees and counting, this organization growing — and they need a strategic finance leader to guide the accounting function through their next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the CFO, you’ll lead a talented team of four and own the full spectrum of accounting operations, from financial reporting to audit management and M&A support.

Please note : this position requires you to be in Ontario and in the local area, as this is a hybrid position.

What our client has to offer :

• Company wide shutdowns twice a year
• Clear growth path in a dynamic and supportive environment

Responsibilities :

• Lead and supervise the accounting team, overseeing areas such as AP, AR, sales tax, inventory, fixed assets, and general accounting
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including invoicing, collections, inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting
• Identify and implement enhancements to internal controls
• Lead CapEx planning, including annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, while maintaining records and reporting
• Assist in monthly financial reporting, including budget variance analysis
• Oversee payroll functions, including approvals, commission reviews, and process improvements
• Provide financial analysis for strategic initiatives, capital projects, and product costing
• Liaise with external partners such as insurance agents and financial institutions
• Support M&A activities, including performance reporting
• Assist with bank reporting, including covenant tracking and forecast requirements
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching and performance feedback
• Stay current on professional standards and industry best practices

Qualifications :

• CPA with 8+ years experience
• Must bring at least two of the following experiences :
• Public accounting firm experience
• Publicly traded company experience
• Some private company controllership experience
• Confident and good communication skills

Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. Once you have applied, no further action is required at this time. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.