Controller

Elevate Service Group; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Career growth and leadership发展机会

High-growth national initiative from a

Job summary

Elevate Service Group is seeking a Controller / Director of Finance to lead financial reporting, audits, and compliance across its Canadian operations. The role demands a CPA with experience in complex consolidations and public company environments.

Hybrid work model with offices across GTA; the successful candidate will design controls, manage budgets, and drive growth while mentoring the finance team and collaborating with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in public company audits with Big 4 or mid-tier firms preferred.
• Prior controller or Director of Finance experience at TSXV/TSX listed companies.
• ERP implementation experience and M&A due diligence a plus.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and compliance management.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to support growth strategies.
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets and forecasts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and ensure audit/regulatory compliance.
• Lead audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Design internal control framework to meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop cash flow and treasury strategies to support growth.
• Ensure timely financial data for decision-making and visibility.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance metrics regularly.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts to guide planning.
• Provide insights based on financial analysis and drive accountability.
• Collaborate across teams to improve performance and efficiency.
• Identify cost reductions and efficiency opportunities; support finance team development.

Skills

Public company audits experience

Controller/Director of Finance

ERP implementations

M&A due diligence experience

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Budgeting & forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost reduction & efficiency

Audits with external auditors

Financial software proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Auditing tools

Job description

Company: Elevate Service Group
Location: Hybrid | Offices across GTA, ON, Canada
Reports To: CFO / Executive Leadership – Elevate Service Group

About Elevate Service Group

Elevate Service Group is building Canada's leading integrated facilities management and essential commercial services platform. Through six operating companies — Infinity Group Construction, First Choice Maintenance, Charged Electric Services, Think Green Solutions, JJ&A Mechanical, and TFI Food Equipment Solutions — Elevate delivers electrical, plumbing, mechanical and HVAC, lighting and energy solutions, grease trap and drain care, general repair and maintenance, renovations and build-outs, preventive maintenance, capital asset management, and foodservice equipment service to multi-location customers across the country.

Our strategy focuses on disciplined roll-ups, operational excellence, and building best-in-class go-to-market engines across our portfolio companies. With the recent acquisitions and continued expansion across our group, we are currently looking for a Controller / Director of Finance who is both a technically sharp CPA and a veteran of complex consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial reporting and ensure compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.
• Leading audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.
• Design internal control framework to meet regulatory requirements.
• Developing and implement cash flow and treasury strategies to support business growth.
• Ensuring accurate and timely financial data for decision-making.
• Ensuring high visibility of financial activities and results.
• Monitoring and analyzing financial performance metrics regularly.
• Preparing budgets and forecasts to guide financial planning.
• Providing insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
• Collaborating with teams to drive accountability and performance.
• Identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Supporting professional development initiatives within the finance team.

Experience/Qualifications

• Prior experience in public company audits (ideally prior experience with Big 4 or mid-tier firms i.e. MNP, Grant Thornton, BDO, Baker Tilley etc.)
• Prior controller or Director of Finance experience at the TSXV/TSX listed companies.
• A builder mindset, having successfully navigated or support ERP implementations
• Prior M&A due diligence experience is a plus
• Proven experience in financial reporting and compliance management.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor and interpret financial performance metrics.
• Experience in developing financial strategies for business growth.
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets and financial forecasts.
• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams for performance improvement.
• Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Experience in leading audits and working with external auditors.
• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.

Compensation and what we offer

• Paid vacation.
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Opportunity to be part of a high-growth national initiative from the ground floor.

Required disclosures

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Elevate Service Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities under the AODA - please let us know what you need and we will work with you.