Controller (9-12 Month Contract)

HR à la carte; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Controller for a 9-12 month contract located in Vaughan. This hands-on role involves managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing reporting processes while leading a finance team. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, a CPA or CMA designation, and relevant experience within food or variable manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role within food or variable manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor finance team, prepare financial statements.
• Ensure compliance in tax regulations and financial reporting.
• Manage payroll function and prepare ad hoc reports.

Skills

Analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Quickbooks

Wagepoint

Job description

Position

Controller (9–12-month contract, onsite)

Location

Vaughan, ON

Our client is looking for a Controller with food or variable manufacturing experience to manage the accounting and financial affairs of the Company. Reporting to the CEO, the Controller will be relied upon heavily to define the accounting process across the Company, identify and implement process improvements, enhance reporting processes and leverage existing technology resources while also identifying further opportunities to drive efficiencies. The hands-on role is responsible for all day-to-day matters relating to the Company's finances to ensure the Company meets all compliance, regulations, ethical and professional requirements.

Specific accountabilities of the Controller:

• Lead, mentor and develop finance team (bookkeeper, accountant, payroll).

• Lead the preparation of monthly financial statements. Prepare quarterly consolidated statements with full note disclosure.

• Review quarterly financial statements and compare results to budget as well as provide analysis and explanations for variances.

• Process accounting transactions (i.e. payables, receivables, banking transactions, etc.).

• Create and maintain financial forecasts, cash flow forecasts and variance analysis.

• Maintain financial system for processing transactions, including GL chart of accounts and accounting mapping for financial reporting.

• Assist in budget and forecasting preparation and analysis with respect to cost and revenue ratios.

• Coordinate and engage with external auditors during quarterly and yearly audits.

• Ensure compliance in the areas of retail sales tax, corporate taxation, and financial reporting & disclosure.

• Prepare and file tax returns, HST returns, payroll tax remittances, employee tax filings (i.e. T4s, WSIB, EHT) and oversee various government remittances and reports.

• Review all new accounting pronouncements that affect the company and ensure compliance.

• Design and implement business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

• Maintain compliance documentation & perform regular monitoring/testing of internal controls to ensure compliance.

• Manage payroll function for the Company and process monthly payroll.

• Prepare and develop ad hoc reports to improve accounting systems, processes and reporting.

• Special projects as assigned for the overall benefit of the Company.

Essential qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a CPA or CMA designation.

• 5-7 years of experience in a similar role within food or variable manufacturing, pharmaceutical or CPG environment. Experience working with Boards is an asset.

• Experience with new accounting pronouncement interpretation and implementation.

• Experience with accounting and payroll processing.

• In-depth knowledge of Canadian GAAP, Financial Reporting Standards, Canadian taxation and disclosure notifications.

• Excellent analysis abilities and a consultative approach to champion change.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and effectively present and clarify concerns and concepts to various audiences.

• Exemplary collaboration and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables in a time-sensitive environment and adapt to frequently changing priorities.

• Highly attentive to detail and committed to quality.

• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and dedication to timely and accurate reporting.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and other databases and financial software (i.e. Wagepoint, Quickbooks, etc.)

• Ability and availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and occasional weekends.

We thank all applicants in advance, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Please inform us if you require any accommodation during the hiring process.

Please notewe are only accepting applications from those authorized to work in Canada, and we are not currently sponsoring any temporary or permanent work visas.