Controller

United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United HR Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Controller to manage finance operations in Toronto. The role involves overseeing cash management, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll processing while leading month-end closes and preparing financial reports.

The ideal candidate will possess strong finance and accounting experience, ideally in staffing, with capabilities in reporting, compliance, and team collaboration. The position requires engagement in a dynamic office environment, working four days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience overseeing timesheet submissions and billing processes.
• Ability to track covenant compliance and prepare related reports.
• Strong capability in financial forecasting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Review cash position and support urgent disbursements.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Process weekly EFT and wire payments.
• Lead month-end close and reconcile accounts.
• Prepare financial reporting packages and variance analysis.

Skills

Strong hands-on finance and accounting experience

Experience managing month-end close

Payroll management

Reporting and compliance

Comfortable in small team environment

Experience in staffing or similar environment

NetSuite experience

Job description

The expectation is that the person would work four days in the office.

Controller at a staffing company and is familiar with timesheets, billings, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Review cash position and support urgent disbursements and payment decisions
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable activity and follow up on outstanding items
• Respond to finance-related questions from management, internal teams, vendors, and clients
• Oversee timesheet submissions and billing processes
• Monitor ongoing finance and back-office activities and resolve issues or bottlenecks
• Process weekly EFT and wire payments
• Update financial forecasts and identify risks or variances
• Process semi-monthly payroll across both entities
• Handle payroll-related changes including new hires, terminations, vacation updates, and bonuses
• Lead month-end close and reconcile accounts
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and variance analysis against budget and prior year
• Present financial results and reporting to management
• Monitor key performance indicators related to contractors and placements
• Track covenant compliance and prepare related reporting
• Calculate commissions
• Prepare executive summary reporting for leadership and the board
• Complete monthly and annual government filings
• Assist with the external audit process

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on finance and accounting experience
• Experience managing month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, reporting, and compliance
• Comfortable working in a small team and taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations
• Able to step into an existing environment quickly and provide stability during a transition
• Experience in staffing or a similar service-based environment is preferred
• NetSuite experience is an asset
• Audit exposure is helpful but not essential