Controller

Baker Tilly Canada; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Baker Tilly Canada in Windsor is seeking a hands-on Controller for day-to-day accounting operations in a multi-entity environment. The role involves owning the complete month-end close process, ensuring accurate internal financial statements, and maintaining balance sheet integrity. Candidates must hold a University degree in Accounting or Business and a CPA designation, along with 7+ years of accounting experience. Advanced Excel and Power BI skills are preferred. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with full cycle close responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in multi-entity accounting environments.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with practical execution mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own the full month end close process across multiple legal entities.
• Deliver accurate, review-ready internal financial statements.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure payroll liabilities are accurately recorded.

Skills

Progressive accounting experience

Multi-entity accounting

Advanced Excel skills

Financial data management

Power BI

Leadership experience

Education

University degree in Accounting or Business

CPA designation

Tools

Accounting systems

Power BI

Job description

Overview

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.

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

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.