Controller

Harding Display; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits package

Hybrid work arrangements

Competitive pay + bonus

Vacation and sick/personal days

Job summary

Harding Display Corp (HDC) is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function, oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership. The role manages a small accounting team and will help scale systems and processes in a fast-paced, family-owned design and production company.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in Scarborough office, 2 days remote) and collaboration with cross-functional teams across Canada and the

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Business.
• Accounting designation from a recognized organization is preferred.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI.
• ERP system experience especially for manufacturing.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication, both written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Historical experience developing and documenting business systems and processes is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining financial reporting systems to drive accurate, timely and efficient recording and reporting of all organizational financial transactions.
• Preparing financial statements, forecasts and budgets to support annual financial planning and performance.
• Developing and maintaining financial models to evaluate business performance and drive actions.
• Conducting financial analyses to understand profitability and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure alignment with strategic goals and reporting.
• Managing cash flow and financial risks to protect the company’s financial health.
• Oversee corporate payroll processing in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects organizational assets by establishing internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations and accounting standards.
• Prepare and manage deliverables and relationships with internal and external partners.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team.
• Develop, document, and oversee accounting training programs.
• Undertake special projects improving systems and processes.
• Protects the corporation by keeping financial information confidential.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Work under pressure

Education

Accounting or Business degree

Accounting designation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

ERP systems (manufacturing)

Job description

Location: 150 Dynamic Drive, Scarborough

Location Type: Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Vacancy Type: This is a newly created position

WHO WE ARE

Harding Display Corp (HDC) is one of Canada’s pre-eminent point-of-sale and in-store marketing solution providers. Based in Scarborough, Ontario, we’re a family-owned company that’s proudly served clients across Canada and the U.S. since 1927!

Our clients include premier tier-1 CPG organizations who rely on us for our best-in-class customer-focused approach and innovative designs of temporary and permanent displays. More importantly, though, we are backed by a strong team of dedicated, diverse employees in all segments of our temporary and permanent business divisions including Sales, Graphic/Structural/Industrial Design, Production, Manufacturing, Logistics, Accounting, and People & Talent.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is a highly skilled, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast paced, deadline driven organization. The Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company ensuring accurate financial reporting budgeting and compliance with regulatory standards. This role will manage the accounting team, help streamline business and financial process and provide strategic financial insights to the senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial principles, and a proven ability to manage financial operations in a fast-paced environment.

You may be an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager ready to step into broader leadership, or a Controller earlier in your career seeking increased ownership and decision-making responsibility. Either way, you’re ready to play a key role in helping shape the financial future of a growing, Canadian family-owned design and production company specializing in custom display manufacturing.

Partnering closely with the CFO and senior leadership, you’ll strengthen financial visibility and build and/ or strengthen scalable systems and processes that support continued growth. You will also lead and motivate a small, dedicated accounting/ finance team, fostering accountability, professional development, and a collaborative, high-performance culture.

You bring proven experience collaborating with leadership and an exceptional ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization. You thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and work confidently across cross-functional teams to deliver accurate reporting, enhance controls, and continuously improve reporting, systems and processes.

In this hybrid role, you'll spend 3 days a week working from our Scarborough office and 2 days working remotely from home.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Developing and maintaining financial reporting systems to drive accurate, timely and efficient recording and reporting of all organizational financial transactions (in accordance with Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises.
• Preparing financial statements, forecasts and budgets to support annual financial planning and performance in order to help guide organizational decision-making
• Developing and maintaining financial models to evaluate business performance, reporting and driving or supporting resulting actions.
• Conducting financial analyses to understand profitability and identify areas of opportunity and/ or improvement.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure that financial results align with overall organizational strategies/ goals and support development and maintenance of related reporting.
• Managing cash flow and financial risks, ensuring the Company’s financial health.
• Oversee corporate payroll processing in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Protects organizational assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and accounting standards.
• Prepare and manage deliverables and relationships with internal and external partners, including financial institutions, auditors/ accountants, Canada Revenue Agency, Statistics Canada, customers and vendors.
• Supervise, mentor and develop the accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust, motivation and productivity.
• Develop, document, and oversee accounting training programs.
• Undertake special projects surrounding the organizational systems and processes which drive financial results.
• Protects the corporation by keeping financial information and plans confidential.

YOU’LL SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Business with a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience
• Accounting Designation from a recognized accounting organization is preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Power BI
• ERP system experience especially for manufacturing
• Critical thinking and analytical skills
• Strong Leadership and supervisory skills required
• Strong interpersonal and communication, both written and verbal
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Historical experience developing and documenting business systems and processes is an asset

Don’t tick every box? We’d still love to hear from you! We place high value on mindset, motivation, and the strengths you may bring to our team. If this role excites you, go ahead and apply. We’d love to learn more about what you bring to the table.

To be considered for this role, please ensure your application is fully completed. Only candidates with complete profiles will be reviewed, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

WHY WORK WITH US?

Our business continues to evolve, and we are looking for top talent to join our team and fuel our continuous growth. At HDC, we believe in People First, where everyone is welcome, and everyone knows you by name – you are never just a number! We acknowledge that Powerful Communication is our oxygen, and that we can’t live without it. Our Growth Mindset encourages us to be open to learning and adaptable to new ways of doing things. We are leaders in our industry, and our expertise allows us to Innovate Forward, bringing the best and brightest products and services to our clients. We relentlessly seek Continuous Improvements, looking for opportunities to work smarter, not harder.

Benefits of Joining Us

• Competitive pay + bonus opportunity
• Paid time off including vacation and sick/personal days
• Health benefits package that includes medical/dental/vision care, short and long-term disability (STD/LTD), life insurance, and an employee & family assistance program (EFAP)
• Ongoing team and company social events and celebrations
• Hybrid work arrangements for select roles
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects with high-profile clients
• Fun, collaborative work environment with a group of seriously talented individuals!

Compensation

We strive to offer compensation that is fair, competitive, and reflective of each individual’s experience and contributions. Compensation will vary based on experience and skill level (Developing, Proficient, Highly Proficient, Expert, Management, Senior Leader). Candidates who are continuing to develop key skills may be considered below the range, while those who bring specialized expertise, exceptional impact, or deep industry knowledge may be considered above it.

The target compensation for this role is $100,000 to $150,000 annually and reflects a professional at a Proficient level.

HOW WE HIRE:

We prioritize a human-first approach to hiring, while also recognizing that AI tools can provide valuable support. AI may be used to assist with certain early steps in the process, such as reviewing and scoring questionnaire responses, but applications are ultimately reviewed by a member of our People & Talent Team and the hiring manager. Final hiring decisions are always made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Diversity and Accessibility

At Harding Display, we want people to love their work and show respect and empathy to all. We are committed to building a diverse workforce representative of the communities we serve and encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

We are proud to be in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (IASR). If you require accommodation at any point through the hiring process, please contact the People & Talent Department at [e-mail] using the subject line: Accommodation Request.