Controller

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

TO Live in Toronto is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Finance team in this full-time role. The Controller will manage financial databases, budget processes, government and City reporting, external reporting, and statutory tax compliance.

The role leads accounting system guidance, maintains policies and controls, coordinates City reporting with the VP/Director of Finance, and supports business development by keeping processes up to date and compliant.

Qualifications

• CPA designation completed.
• 8+ years in a similar role with financial analysis.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and government filings.
• Knowledge of City of Toronto insurance matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead in financial database management and support the accounting system.
• Maintain up-to-date financial reference manuals, policies and controls.
• Lead liaison for City financial reporting in consultation with Finance leadership.
• Coordinate annual budget process and input into City software system.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close and prepare internal/external financial statements.
• Lead the annual audit process and review audit schedules.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance and internal policies.

Job description

Employment Opportunity

Controller

TO Live

Toronto, Canada

TO Live is seeking an experienced Controller to join our Finance team in this full-time role.

Reporting into the Director of Finance, this position is responsible for financial & business database management, including budget management, all government and City reporting, external reporting, and statutory tax compliance.

The Controller will play a key role in business development ensuring TO Live’s business processes are up to date and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as lead in financial database management, providing guidance and support to all TO Live users as it relates to the accounting system.
• Maintain up to date financial reference manuals, policies and controls ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Act as lead liaison for all City financial reporting requirements, in consultation with the VP of Finance & Administration and/or Director of Finance.
• Consult with City of Toronto on insurance matters.
• Act as lead liaison for all government legislated reporting including but not limited to T3010, Stats Canada, HST.
• Oversees Client Settlements & Event Contribution Margin reporting.
• Weekly review and approval of Accounts Payable payments.
• Act as lead financial technical assistance in the annual budget operating process including inputting into City software system.
• Oversees month end and year end process preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the annual audit process and task preparation and review audit schedules.
• Conform with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies & procedures.
• Review of monthly Budget vs. Actual variances and forecasting for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in hiring process with accounting staff.
• Capital projects tracking, analysis, and reporting.
• Research and recommend business process changes for implementation.

General

• Oversee and guide accounting team to ensure accuracy and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and/or VP of Finance & Administration.
• Act as backup to the Finance Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least eight (8) years of experience in a similar role and financial analysis, regulatory compliance, financial statements, and financial modelling.
• Specific industry experience and show settlements an excellent asset.
• Completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program a must.
• In-depth knowledge of financial management software, including in-depth spreadsheet modeling.
• Proficiency in Excise Tax Act law as it applies to the charitable sector.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
• Excellent analytical, strong detail orientation and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills to coordinate conflicting deadlines and interruptions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Working Conditions

• Flexibility in hours and schedules and include work on nights, statutory holidays and weekends as required.
• Lack of natural light in workplace.
• Travel between TO Live venues as required.

The Organization:

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi-arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connect audiences and to be the nexus for new ideas, elevate artistic potential, and be the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto’s diversity.

Together with the Toronto Public Service’s (TPS) initiatives, which TO Lives follows and adheres to, TO Live encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.

We ask that you complete the questions provided as part of the online application to assist us in ensuring our recruitment process and programs are equitable and accessible. Your responses are voluntary and the information that you provide is strictly confidential.

We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Our recruitment process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence tools. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Date Posted: August 21, 2026

Application Deadline: September 04, 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible