Corporate Controller - 15 month contract

Canadian Accounting Consultants [CPA Recruitment]; Oakville; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead financial oversight and team mentorship in a supportive environment. This role offers a genuine work-life balance with limited overtime and a hybrid work model. You will be part of a collaborative culture that values its people, ensuring a fulfilling career while contributing to exciting growth. Ideal candidates will have a CPA designation and extensive experience in financial reporting and operational finance. Join a team where colleagues feel like family and career progression is encouraged.

Benefits

Genuine Work-Life Balance

Team Culture

Career Progression

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in finance with a CPA designation.
• Minimum 2 years of managerial experience leading an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and review financial statements for accuracy.
• Manage a team of seven and drive process improvements in finance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Operational Finance

Advanced Excel

Process Improvement

Education

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Sage 300

Job description

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Canadian Accounting Consultants [CPA Recruitment] provided pay range

This range is provided by Canadian Accounting Consultants [CPA Recruitment]. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$130,000.00/yr - CA$150,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Canadian Accounting Consultants [CPA Recruitment]

Are you looking for a leadership role that blends financial oversight, operational involvement, and team mentorship—all within a company that truly values its people? Do you want to be part of a business where work-life balance is real, and colleagues feel more like family than just coworkers? If so, this Corporate Controller role could be the perfect next step for you.

We are recruiting for a Corporate Controller with a high-growth, complex, private revenue company that has maintained a close-knit, collaborative culture despite its success. If you're a designated CPA with managerial experience, Controllership expertise, and an interest in working closely with operations, this is an incredible opportunity to grow your career while maintaining work-life balance.

Why this role?

• Genuine Work-Life Balance – Limited overtime, no weekends, and a hybrid in office/WFH model.
• A True Team Culture – This is a company where people genuinely enjoy working together. They support each other, socialize outside of work, and have low turnover because people love being here.
• Exciting Growth – The company is expanding annually, offering strong career progression.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Financial Reporting & Analysis – Oversee month-end close, review financial statements, and ensure accuracy across multiple entities.
• Operational & Strategic Finance – Work closely with operations, banking partners, and vendors on purchasing negotiations, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• Team Leadership – Manage a team of seven, including designated professionals and junior accountants pursuing their CPA.
• Process Improvement & Systems – Identify opportunities to enhance reporting, financial modeling, and business insights.

What You Need to Succeed:

• CPA designation with 6+ years of progressive experience, interest from more experienced candidates is encouraged
• Minimum 2 years of managerial experience leading an accounting team.
• Strong financial reporting and month-end close experience.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with NetSuite or Sage 300 is an asset.
• A passion for both financial leadership and operational involvement.

All interested candidates should submit their résumé for consideration by applying directly to this posting or via email at [e-mail] -- one of our consultants will contact you directly. We welcome the résumé of any CPA currently seeking new opportunities.

All applications are reviewed directly by a member of our recruitment team. We do not use AI or automated systems for screening, ensuring a fair and human approach to assessing your unique skills and experiences.

Why partner with us?

Canadian Accounting Consultants is a specialized recruiting firm focused exclusively on the placement of CPAs in the Greater Toronto Area. With over 15 years in business and a team of experienced recruitment professionals, we are the preferred firm for Chartered Professional Accountants looking to for valuable career advice and progressive opportunities with top employers. We are Your Partner in Search Success

Stay informed of all postings by following our company page on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/canadian-accounting-consultants

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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