Controller

Baker Tilly Canada; Windsor; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada in Windsor, ON is seeking a hands-on Controller to own day-to-day accounting operations in a multi-entity environment. You will manage the full month-end close, deliver review-ready financial statements, and maintain balance sheet integrity.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel and Power BI skills, and a track record leading a finance team. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with full cycle close responsibility.
• Experience in multi-entity/group accounting environments.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with practical execution mindset.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial data management capability.
• Experience building or maintaining Power BI dashboards for management reporting is an asset.
• Experience leading or managing an internal finance or accounting team, including setting expectations, reviewing work quality, and ensuring deadlines and standards are met.
• High attention to detail, ownership mentality, and ability to enforce deadlines and standards independently.

Responsibilities

• Own the full month end close process across multiple legal entities
• Deliver accurate, review ready internal financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Ensure journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations are complete and technically sound
• Maintain balance sheet integrity with documented, timely reconciliations
• Prepare internal management reporting packages
• Perform variance analysis versus budget and prior periods
• Identify unusual items, trends, and control issues before escalation
• Provide clear explanations and supporting detail for results
• Ensure accounting processes are followed consistently and on schedule
• Maintain and enhance documented accounting policies and procedures
• Identify breakdowns, inefficiencies, or risks and implement practical improvements
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment across a group structure
• Oversee payroll processing, ROEs, and yearend filings (T4s) in coordination with HR
• Ensure payroll, benefits, and related liabilities are accurately recorded
• Leverage accounting systems and reporting tools to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure data integrity between subledgers, payroll, and the general ledger
• Power BI dashboard development and financial visualization experience is a strong asset

Skills

Advanced Excel

Power BI dashboards

Multi-entity accounting

Financial data management

Team leadership

Education

CPA designation

University degree in Accounting or Business

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now, for tomorrow. At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

Our Windsor office is seeking a hands‑on Controller to own day‑to‑day accounting operations in a multi‑entity environment. This role is accountable for execution, accuracy, and discipline across the close cycle—ensuring first‑run financial statements are complete, reliable, and variance reviewed prior to senior review. Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

“There is no limit to the growth opportunities at Baker Tilly. We pride ourselves on promoting talent when we see it, and work with each professional to define what success means for them.”

Your role:

Accounting & Close Ownership

• Own the full month end close process across multiple legal entities
• Deliver accurate, review ready internal financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Ensure journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and reconciliations are complete and technically sound
• Maintain balance sheet integrity with documented, timely reconciliations

Financial Reporting & Variance Review

• Prepare internal management reporting packages
• Perform variance analysis versus budget and prior periods
• Identify unusual items, trends, and control issues before escalation
• Provide clear explanations and supporting detail for results

Process Discipline & Internal Controls

• Ensure accounting processes are followed consistently and on schedule
• Maintain and enhance documented accounting policies and procedures
• Identify breakdowns, inefficiencies, or risks and implement practical improvements
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment across a group structure

Payroll & Operational Finance

• Oversee payroll processing, ROEs, and yearend filings (T4s) in coordination with HR
• Ensure payroll, benefits, and related liabilities are accurately recorded

Systems & Reporting

• Leverage accounting systems and reporting tools to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Ensure data integrity between subledgers, payroll, and the general ledger
• Power BI dashboard development and financial visualization experience is a strong asset

What you bring to the table

• University degree in Accounting or Business
• CPA designation required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with full cycle close responsibility
• Demonstrated experience in multi‑entity / group accounting environments
• Strong technical accounting foundation with a practical execution mindset
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial data management capability
• Experience building or maintaining Power BI dashboards for management reporting is an asset
• Experience leading or managing an internal finance or accounting team, including setting expectations, reviewing work quality, and ensuring deadlines and standards are met
• High attention to detail, ownership mentality, and ability to enforce deadlines and standards independently

Where you’ll work: Windsor, ON

Job type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary range: Will be communicated at a later stage in the hiring process.

When you join Baker Tilly, you become part of something bigger—an ambitious, forward‑thinking company that puts people first. Ideas matter, perspectives count, and every contribution builds a stronger future. If you’re ready to make an impact, we’re ready to meet you.

We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications, as well as the opportunity to excel and advance your career in a dynamic public accounting environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.