Controller

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Controller to join our growing HVAC and mechanical services business. You will own the full month-end close, lead the entire close process, prepare financial reporting, and maintain GL along with internal controls.

You will also manage indirect tax filings, payroll remittances, and coordination with auditors while guiding a developing accounting team and supporting budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• CPA designation preferred.
• People management / supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the full month-end close process end-to-end, delivering accurate, on-time results.
• Lead month-end and year-end closes including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and timely reporting.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Education

CPA designation

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a growing HVAC and mechanical services business. They are looking for a Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in an industry leading Private Equity firm
• Work closely with PE owners to help scale a business through M&A and integrations Build a world class finance team/function
• Excellent total compensation package

About the Opportunity

• Own the full month-end close process end-to-end, delivering accurate, on-time results to the VP Finance
• Lead the full month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and timely delivery of accurate financial results.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including financial statements, supporting schedules, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate financial data, reporting integrity, and alignment with business reporting requirements.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage indirect tax filings, payroll remittances, corporate compliance requirements, audit support, and coordination with external advisors and auditors.
• Oversee project and job costing activities, including monitoring project performance, analyzing cost variances, maintaining work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, supporting revenue recognition, and reporting on project profitability.
• Manage inventory accounting processes, including inventory valuation, reconciliations, physical counts, and the flow of costs through operational and financial reporting systems.
• Provide oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, collections, cash management, and cash flow forecasting to ensure effective working capital management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes through financial modeling, cash flow analysis, variance reporting, and operational performance analysis.
• Lead and develop the accounting team while driving continuous improvement, process automation, systems optimization, business integration initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial operations and reporting accuracy.

About You

• 5-8 years minimum of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
• CPA designation preferred
• People Management / Supervisory experience

Salary Range

$125,000 - $145,000/year

You must currently reside within the Greater Victoria Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.