Corporate Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a rapidly growing utilities and energy company as a Controller, where you will oversee financial operations and provide strategic insights. This role involves managing key accounting functions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will lead a dynamic team, enhance internal controls, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts. With a focus on professional development and flexible work arrangements, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a purpose-driven organization.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Career advancement opportunities

Professional development and mentorship

Qualifications

• 8+ years in accounting/finance roles, with 3+ years in controllership.
• In-depth knowledge of ASPE and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial statements and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage accounting department and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Accounting Standards (ASPE, IFRS)

Financial Reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

Leadership

Treasury Management

Tax Compliance

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Office

Excel

ERP/Accounting Systems

Job description

This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$120,000.00/yr - CA$140,000.00/yr

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About the Company

Our client is a rapidly growing utilities an energy company. They are looking for a Controller who will be responsible for overseeing the organization's financial operations, including managing key accounting functions, preparing financial reports, establishing and implementing internal controls and best practices, and ensuring tax compliance and planning. The Controller will provide valuable financial insights to support business decision-making.

Why Work Here

• Join a fast-growing organization with a purpose-driven mission
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements
• Access career advancement opportunities through professional development, mentorship, and internal growth potential

About the Opportunity

• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements) in accordance with appropriate accounting standards and banking regulations as needed.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, analyze and present monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting package for internal and external use

Accounting Operations:

• Manage the accounting department, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and financial data.
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Prepare relevant budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor variances between actual and budgeted performance.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities.

Internal Controls:

• Enhance and maintain internal controls to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Responsible for day-to-day Treasury Management (including publication of monthly cash flows, monitoring cash flow, working capital, etc).
• Develop and manage relevant internal cost control processes across the company.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary procedures to ensure compliance.

Tax:

• Oversee tax compliance and reporting.
• Key point of contact and responsible for management of external tax advisors.
• Oversee tax planning and optimization.

Leadership and Supervision:

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Communicate financial information to management and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with other departments to improve financial processes, internal controls, reporting, and strategic decision making/

Other Duties:

• Oversee the annual financial audit process.
• Implement and maintain accounting systems and software that align with the company’s growth and operational needs.
• May be involved in mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Other duties that may be assigned by the VP of Finance.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related.
• In depth knowledge and understanding of ASPE and IFRS Accounting Standards.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in progressive accounting and finance roles, with at least 3 years in a corporate controllership or finance setting.
• Experience in the construction, energy, utilities, or related industries is an asset.
• Advanced computer skills including proficiency in MS office, Excel and teams.
• Experience evaluating and implementing ERP / accounting systems is an asset.
• Experience in high growth, entrepreneurial setting is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, small but high impact team.

Salary Range?

$120,000 - $140,000/year

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Utilities

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