Controller (9 Month Contract)

Vaco by Highspring; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Controller for a 9-month contract. The role involves managing full-cycle accounting, driving financial reporting, and ensuring timely financial outputs. Applicants should have a CPA designation and managerial experience, with skills in accounts payable management and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Manager level experience or higher required.
• Hybrid experience in financial reporting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting functions including budgeting and financial statement preparation.
• Drive month-end and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate audits and tax filings.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CPA Designation

Job description

Our client is sourcing a Controller for a 9-Month Contract.

About the Opportunity

• Lead full-cycle accounting functions including budgeting, financial statement preparation, and monthly management reporting.

Drive month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial outputs for leadership review.

Coordinate audits, regulatory reporting, and tax filings.

Manage cash flow, investment planning, and procurement reporting.

Supervise and develop Accounts Payable staff.

Serve as a finance systems expert, supporting upgrades and data security.

Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver financial insights that support operational decision-making and strategic planning.

About You

CPA designation (international is acceptable).

Manager level experience or higher.

Hybrid experience with financial reporting and budgeting.

Skilled in accounts payable management.

Highly analytical with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle complex financial data.

To apply, click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please note that only MS Word or Rich Text format documents are accepted. When referencing this job, quote #447870.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will contact you if your profile matches our client’s requirements.

Vaco by Highspring values diversity and encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or other protected characteristics as required by law.

We are committed to inclusion and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If needed, please contact [email protected].

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The salary range for this role depends on experience, skills, location, and organizational needs. Compensation may include discretionary bonuses.