Controller

IFG - International Financial Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG - International Financial Group in Mississauga, Canada, seeks an experienced Controller to join the finance team on a 12-month contract with strong extension potential.

The role will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, lead month-end and year-end closes, review statements, and drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning in collaboration with senior management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership roles.
• Experience managing an accounting team (AP/AR).
• Proven ability in month-end close, financial reporting, and GL.
• Strong Excel and ERP systems proficiency.
• Excellent analytical and leadership communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Lead month-end and year-end close with timely financial reporting.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Manage accounting team and oversee AP/AR staff.
• Oversee inventory, cost accounting, cash flow, and working capital.
• Maintain internal controls and drive process improvements.
• Coordinate with auditors and provide required financial information.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Partner with operations and senior management on accounting matters.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Team management

Month-end close

Financial reporting

General Ledger

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, a leading Canadian organization, is looking for an experienced Controller to join their finance team.

12-Month Contract | Strong Potential for Extension

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, accruals and journal entries.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Manage and provide leadership to the accounting team, including AP/AR staff.
• Oversee inventory, cost accounting, cash flow and working capital activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support process improvements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required financial information.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Partner with operations and senior management on accounting and financial matters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Previous experience managing an accounting team, including AP/AR.
• Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations and General Ledger accounting.
• Strong Excel and ERP/accounting systems experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication and leadership skills.