Controller

Stafflink; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is seeking a Controller in Ottawa to lead financial reporting and strategic decision-making. You will manage a skilled team, improving financial processes and providing insights. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in finance leadership, a CPA designation, and expertise in financial analysis and budgeting. This permanent role offers a hybrid work model in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of senior-level experience leading finance teams.
• CPA designation with a strong auditing foundation.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial statements and present insights to leadership.
• Oversee audits and compliance filings as primary contact.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Team mentoring

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

CPA designation

Job description

Job Description

We are assisting our client in the search for a Controller to steer all aspects of financial reporting, planning, and control for a growing organization in Ottawa. Reporting to the CFO and leading a skilled team, you will be responsible for accurate financial insight, robust processes, and strategic decision support. This is a hybrid role and is permanent in Ottawa.

• Lead and continuously improve month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely, accurate results
• Analyze full financial statements, investigate variances, and present actionable insights to senior leadership
• Deliver clear management reports, dashboards, and forecasts that guide operational and strategic decisions
• Maintain and refine budgeting, long-range planning, and complex pro‑forma models
• Oversee external audits, lender reviews, and compliance filings, acting as primary contact for all external stakeholders
• Mentor and evolve the accounting team, shaping structure and capability to match business growth
• Direct AR, AP, cash‑management, and foreign‑currency processes to optimize working capital
• Drive systems and process enhancements that improve data integrity and efficiency
• Partner with the CFO on major strategic, operational, and tactical initiatives

Requirements

• 8+ years of senior‑level experience leading finance teams
• CPA designation with a strong auditing foundation
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated expertise interpreting complex financial data and building large‑scale Excel models
• Proven ability to manage multiple audits, lender reviews, and government reporting cycles
• Hands‑on confidence with modern ERP and BI platforms
• Working knowledge of corporate tax, multi‑currency consolidations, and asset‑based lending is considered an asset