CONTROLLER

Finlink Group; Petrolia; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Stock options potential

Benefits package

Professional development support

Job summary

Finlink Group in Sarnia, Ontario, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across real estate development, investments, and technology holdings. This on-site role partners with senior leadership to provide accurate reporting, budgeting, and strategic financial guidance.

You'll manage cross‑entity accounting, audits, Canadian GAAP compliance, and cross-border matters with U.S. advisors, while mentoring the finance team and driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• CPA designation in Canada required; dual CPA with U.S. preferred.
• Experience across multiple entities, real estate development, investments, or technology businesses.
• Experience with CMHC financing, ACLP, is a strong asset.
• Exposure to cross-border accounting, taxation, reporting, or financial operations between Canada and the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight across multiple entities.
• Coordinate annual audits and maintain Canadian GAAP compliance; collaborate with U.S. advisors on cross-border matters.
• Oversee corporate and entity-level tax activities with external advisors and scenario planning.
• Manage accounting for real estate development, including project costing, construction draws, and lender reporting.
• Oversee financial reporting, consolidations, and integration for private equity and investment holdings.
• Provide financial guidance on cash flow management, capital planning, and financial modeling.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team; drive process improvements and efficiency.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and external partners to deliver timely, actionable financial information.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-border accounting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Strategic thinking

Financial reporting

Education

CPA designation (Canada)

Tools

ERP/accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CONTROLLER

Sarnia, ON

Full-Time

A growing organizationis looking for an experienced Controller to join its leadership team and oversee accounting and financial operations across a diverse portfolio.

The organization operates across real estate development, including multi-residential mid-rise projects, and technology investments. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity for a finance professional who is comfortable working across multiple entities and enjoys combining strong financial oversight with strategic business support. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, external advisors, and teams across real estate and investment operations.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial oversight across multiple entities.
• Coordinate annual audits and maintain compliance with Canadian GAAP, while working with U.S. advisors on cross-border accounting and financial matters.
• Oversee corporate and entity-level tax activities in partnership with external advisors, including compliance requirements and financial scenario planning.
• Manage accounting activities related to real estate development, including project costing, construction draws, and lender reporting.
• Oversee financial reporting, consolidations, and integration activities related to private equity and investment holdings.
• Provide financial guidance on cash flow management, capital planning, financial models, and broader business decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while identifying opportunities to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with executive leadership and external partners to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial information.

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with previous Controller or CFO-level experience considered an asset.
• CPA designation in Canada required; a Canadian/U.S. dual CPA designation is strongly preferred.
• Experience managing financial matters across multiple entities, real estate development, investments, or technology businesses.
• Experience with CMHC financing, particularly the Apartment Construction Loan Program (ACLP), would be a strong asset given the organization’s growing development pipeline.
• Exposure to cross-border accounting, taxation, reporting, or financial operations, particularly involving Canada and the U.S., is highly valued.
• Experience working directly or indirectly with investment funds, fund development, fund management, capital raising, or investment structures would also be an asset.
• Strong understanding of real estate development accounting, including project costing, construction draws, lender reporting, and financial modeling.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, combined with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Advanced experience with ERP/accounting platforms and Microsoft Excel.
• An interest in using AI and emerging technology to improve financial processes, reporting, efficiency, and analytics.
• Currently based in Sarnia, Ontario, or open to relocating to the area.

What’s Offered

• Competitive base salary with opportunities for individual and team performance-based bonuses.
• Potential opportunity for stock options as the organization continues to grow.
• Comprehensive benefits and a retirement savings plan.
• Professional development support, including CPA‑related dues and continuing professional development.

The Work Environment

This is a full-time, on‑site leadership role in Sarnia, Ontario. The Controller will work closely with the executive team, external advisors, and operational teams across the organization’s real estate, technology, and investment activities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation along with the ability to contribute to broader financial and strategic decisions. Experience with CMHC/ACLP financing, cross‑border operations, or investment and fund‑related environments will be particularly valuable.

If you’re an experienced accounting leader looking for a role where you can have bothhands‑on involvement and strategic influence, this opportunity offers the chance to play an important part in a growing organization.