Controller - 6-8 Months

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Milton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group is seeking an experienced Controller for a 6-8 month contract in Milton to manage key accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information.

Responsibilities include journal entries, reconciliations, monthly and year-end statements, sales tax filings, AR/AP supervision, and support for month-end close; CPA required with NetSuite and advanced Excel skills preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• Experience as Controller or senior accounting leader.
• Public accounting background, ideally Big 4.
• Strong NetSuite experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, outgoing, and collaborative personality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
• Produce monthly and year-end financial statements
• Manage and oversee sales tax filings
• Supervise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Provide financial analysis and support to management as required

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Leadership

Education

CPA designation

Big 4 background

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Our client, a well-established organization located in the Milton area, is seeking an experienced Controller for a 6-8 month contract assignment, with a targeted start date at the end of September.

This hands-on role will be responsible for managing key accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting the ongoing needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
• Produce monthly and year-end financial statements
• Manage and oversee sales tax filings
• Supervise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Provide financial analysis and support to management as required

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation required
• Proven experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Public accounting background, ideally with a Big 4 firm
• Strong NetSuite experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional, outgoing, and collaborative personality

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.