Controller

IFG - International Financial Group

Hamilton

On-site

CAD 68,880 - 89,544

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A Canadian financial services firm, located in Hamilton, is seeking a Controller for an 18-month contract role. The position requires overseeing a team of accountants, managing accounting processes, and leading financial forecasting. Ideal candidates will have a CPA and 5+ years of relevant experience, with a strong commitment to in-office work. Competitive hourly compensation ranges from CA$50.00 to CA$65.00.

Qualifications

Must be a CPA with over 5 years of accounting experience.
Proven ability to work in office 5 days a week.
Solid written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee a team of transactional accountants.
Manage day-to-day accounting, reporting, tax filings.
Lead planning, reforecasting, costing, and inventory management.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Communication skills

Education

CPA certification

5+ years of Accounting experience

Job description

Overview

Our client is a $500M+ Canadian success story, located in the Greater Hamilton area and they are looking to hire a Controller on a contract basis for an initial term of 18 months. This is an in office 5 days per week role, where staff need your mentoring and management/oversight and development.

Responsibilities

As the Controller, you will oversee a team of transactional accountants and be responsible for all the day to day and period close accounting, reporting, tax and regulatory fillings, etc. Additionally, you will lead the planning and reforecasting functions and costing/inventory management.

Qualifications