Controller

Vaco; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP with employer matching

Three weeks vacation + bereavement

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Corporate Controller for a full-time, permanent role in Stoney Creek. The position oversees consolidated financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, and audits, reporting to the VP of Finance. Ideal candidates have CPA or ACCA credentials, 10+ years in accounting with 3–5 years in consolidation, and strong ASPE knowledge.

Relocation assistance may be available. Candidates should reside in the Greater Toronto Area or nearby and be eligible to work in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation (Canada/U.S.) or ACCA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience including 3–5 years in consolidated financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of ASPE; multi-entity consolidations and intercompany transactions.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (Microsoft Dynamics favored).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements across multiple entities; oversee intercompany transactions, eliminations and reconciliations.
• Develop, maintain, and refine financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning with VP of Finance.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting; standardize policies and reporting processes.
• Track, analyze, and present financial metrics, variance reports, and KPIs to senior management.
• Lead and mentor accounting team; provide guidance on complex accounting and operational matters.
• Coordinate and lead external financial audits with external auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation (Canada/U.S.) or ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Corporate Controller

Location: Stoney Creek

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $125,000 – $140,000 / year + Full Benefits

Job ID: #481543

About the Company

Our client is a prominent and growing organization specializing in residential and commercial real estate across the region. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Corporate Controller to join their finance leadership team.

Why Join Our Team?

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health, dental, vision, and wellness coverage.
• Retirement Plan: RRSP with generous employer matching.
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks paid vacation plus paid bereavement leave.
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualifying candidates.
• Professional Growth: Strong corporate support for ongoing professional development, certifications, and career advancement.

Position Overview & Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Consolidation: Prepare and review consolidated financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) across multiple legal entities; oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations.
• Financial Planning & Modeling: Develop, maintain, and refine financial models to drive accurate forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making; collaborate directly with the VP of Finance on long-term planning.
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement: Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting; standardize accounting policies and reporting processes to drive operational efficiency and best practices.
• Analysis & Insights: Track, analyze, and present financial metrics, variance reports, and operational KPIs to senior management.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and build a high-performing team of accounting professionals, providing hands-on guidance on complex accounting and operational matters.
• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate and lead external financial audits, serving as the primary point of contact for external audit partners.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation (Canada/U.S.) or ACCA (UK) strongly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years specializing in consolidated financial reporting.
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of ASPE; demonstrated expertise in multi-entity consolidations, intercompany transactions, and complex financial modeling.
• Systems Proficiency: Experience with enterprise financial systems (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Leadership & Skills: Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a proven track record of managing competing priorities and delivering accurate results under tight deadlines.
• Location: Must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be legally authorized to work in Canada.