Controller

ELBY PROFESSIONAL RECRUITMENT; Thorold; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is recruiting for a seasoned Controller in Thorold, Ontario. The role offers a hands-on leadership position overseeing multi-site accounting operations and strong internal controls.

You will partner with site staff and executive leadership to support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and capital expenditures while driving meaningful financial analysis across projects.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred; MBA considered.
• 3-5 years post-designation or 7-10 years accounting experience.
• Experience in construction or real estate development.
• Strong internal controls and month-end close experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle bookkeeping and finance staff.
• Review month-end reconciliations and establish standards across entities.
• Prepare internal and operational reporting for site budgets and decision-making.
• Collaborate with site leadership to align financial data with operations.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and quarterly forecasting disciplines.

Skills

Internal controls

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Communication

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash flow

Education

CPA designation

MBA

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Job description

Our client, an established real estate/construction company, is on the lookout for a seasoned and commercially minded Controller to join their team in Thorold, Ontario. If you are an experienced finance professional who brings strong internal controls, thrives beyond routine spreadsheet exercises, and enjoys collaborating directly with operational leadership across multi-site environments, this could be the perfect fit for you!In this role, you will serve as a trusted internal control anchor, managing day-to-day accounting operations, overseeing full-cycle balance sheet reconciliations, and driving impactful financial analysis. You will partner with site staff and operational leaders to support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, commercial leasing reviews, and capital expenditure initiatives.Work Arrangement: In-office in Thorold, ON.What our client has to offer:Competitive salary range targeted between $120,000 and $140,000Work arrangement based on-site in ThoroldA key leadership role with significant operational and commercial impact across multiple projectsA dynamic and energetic culture that values innovation and creative problem-solving.Responsibilities:Manage and oversee full-cycle bookkeepers and financial administration staff.Review month-end full-cycle balance sheet reconciliations and implement reconciliation standards across all entities.Prepare internal reporting packages and operational reporting to support site budgets and decision-making.Collaborate closely with site operational leads, site directors, and executive leadership to align financial data with operational realities.Facilitate cash flow management and maintain quarterly forecasting disciplines.Qualifications:CPA accounting designation preferred (candidates with an MBA and extensive accounting experience may also be considered).Approximately 3-5 years of post-designation experience, or 7 to 10 years of overall accounting experience. Ideal experience is from construction or real estate development.Strong background in internal controls, month-end close reviews, and full-cycle accounting.Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO)Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze operations beyond basic spreadsheet tasks.Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain the story behind the numbers and support management decision-making.Innovative problem-solving abilities.?This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.#ACC1