Controller

Elby Professional Recruitment; Woodstock; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

RRSP match

Health spending account

Upward progression

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is seeking a Controller for our client in Canada. This in-office role offers a clear path for upward progression and a chance to automate financial processes using AI tools.

Ideal candidates have CPA designation and public accounting to industry experience. You will work closely with owners, manage close processes, and drive strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Experience moving from public accounting to industry is preferred.
• Experience automating books and AI tools familiarity.
• Strong communication for collaboration.
• Ability to lead month-end close and implement automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end and year-end close for the organization.
• Manage working capital and develop strong financial processes.
• Automate systems and financial processes utilizing AI tools.
• Review financials with external auditors.
• Analyze and explain variances.

Skills

Public accounting background

Automation experience

AI tools familiarity

Strong communication

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Automation tools

AI tools

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Controller to join their growing team. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in accounting who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is eager for upward progression. This is a unique opportunity to support a diverse range of clients, and play a critical role in automating financial processes. You will work closely with owners, contributing to strategic decision-making and ensuring timely and accurate financial statements that drive business outcomes. If you are currently a Manager in Public Accounting looking to transition into industry or if you started your career in public accounting and are currently working in industry looking to step-up into a Controller role then this could be a great opportunity for you.

The company has offices in Tillsonburg (head office) and London Ontario. This is an in-office opportunity.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive salary range of $110,000 to $140,000
• Up to 15% discretionary bonus based on profit sharing
• RRSPs match
• Health spending account
• Significant opportunity for upward progression within an early-stage growing organization

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support month-end and year-end close for the organization
• Manage working capital and develop strong financial processes
• Automate systems and financial processes utilizing AI tools
• Review financials with external auditors
• Analyze and explain variances

Qualifications:

• CPA designation is required.
• Ideally looking for a manager level in public accounting, looking to move into industry OR someone who started their career in public accounting who has moved into industry and is now looking for a step-up to a Controller role
• Experience in interfacing and automating books.
• Familiarity with AI tools and bots
• Experience with system conversions or level-setting accounting systems
• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable, and able to wear many hats.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience. #ACC1