Division Controller

Walker Industries; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Flexible work policies

Volunteer days

Job summary

Walker Industries seeks a Divisional Controller to lead accounting and reporting for the Environmental Division from Niagara Falls, with weekly travel to Niagara Falls Office. You will drive ASPE compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI-based performance analysis.

You will manage a finance team, deliver monthly statements, prepare year-end work papers, and partner with executives to improve financial results. CPA and extensive accounting experience required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation and university degree in commerce or business.
• 7–10 years of accounting or supervisory experience.
• Strong initiative, judgment and supervision skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Excellent ability to communicate technical information clearly.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting guidelines and principles.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• ERP system proficiency and data-driven reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and reporting for the Environmental Division.
• Prepare monthly financial statements per ASPE and related regulations.
• Provide variance analysis to senior management and executives.
• Create ad hoc reporting to detail areas of concern.
• Oversee general and subsidiary ledgers to ensure data integrity.
• Coordinate budgets, planning, and forecasting with leadership.
• Prepare year-end working papers and tax documentation.
• Develop and mentor Finance staff; manage workloads.
• Ensure ERP controls and data integrity.
• Develop KPI reporting and support data-driven decisions.

Skills

Divisional leadership

CPA designation

ASPE compliance

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

KPI development

Team coaching

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree in commerce/business

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Walker, your contribution matters. Become part of a team you can count on and where your health and safety are our priority. Our team of more than 1200 people work in environmental waste management and recovery, renewable energy, paving and construction, aggregates, and emulsions chemistries. We are a fifth-generation, family-owned company founded in 1887, operating from our base in the Niagara Region with facilities across Canada and the United States. We care about the environment, each other, and our neighbours, and give back to our communities. Join us on our journey to build a sustainable future, together.

About the Job

Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives on turning financial data into meaningful business insights? We're looking for an experienced Divisional Controller to join our leadership team in Niagara Falls. Reporting directly to the Vice-President, Finance, you will play a key role in providing accurate, timely financial reporting and analysis that supports executive decision-making across the organization. You'll lead the Division's accounting and reporting functions, ensuring compliance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE), while partnering closely with operational leaders to drive financial performance and continuous improvement. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll also work closely with the Executive Vice-President, Environmental, providing financial guidance and support to senior management and divisional operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative CPA who enjoys balancing technical accounting expertise with strategic business partnership.

Based out of Niagara Falls or Oakville with weekly travel to Niagara Falls Office.

Salary: $130,000 to $170,000 based on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial accounting and reporting functions for the Environmental Division, ensuring that effective controls are in place for the accuracy, reasonableness, and completeness of the financial results through a detailed understanding and ownership of the accounting processes and core operational systems;
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises (“ASPE”) and other relevant regulations;
• Provide accurate and timely financial information and variance analysis to senior management, executives, and other stakeholders;
• Create ad hoc reporting to ensure the accuracy of financial information and to detail areas of concern for senior management review;
• Oversee the maintenance of all general and subsidiary ledger accounts to ensure the integrity of financial information gathered and reported;
• Support the business unit by advising on accounting and finance issues related to current matters and future opportunities and provide support to cross-functional teams, as appropriate;
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of annual operating and capital budgets, planning processes, and forecasting to help senior management analyze anticipated financial results;
• Prepare year-end working paper files and supporting documentation for the annual audited financial statements and corporate tax returns;
• Develop a team through active coaching and mentoring, setting objectives, and developing talent to maintain and enhance competency levels. Identify future training requirements and design goals to increase performance;
• Provide leadership, support, and guidance to Finance staff and indirectly operational staff, ensuring that effective controls are maintained within the ERP system;
• Continuously involved with KPI development and reporting, including continuous financial monitoring to support data-driven decision-making;
• Attend operating and financial review meetings to maintain current business knowledge and provide financial analysis as required;
• Provide functional guidance and oversight to staff on controllership issues; and
• Ensure that Direct Reports and their staff workloads are done accurately and efficiently and comply with policies, procedures, and regulations as well as best working practices.

Here’s What You Need

• University Degree (Commerce, Business Administration or equivalent) and a CPA designation.
• Minimum seven to ten years of accounting / supervisory experience.
• Exceptional initiative and judgment to effectively organize, prioritize, and supervise daily tasks with a high level of proficiency, courtesy, tact, and diplomacy when dealing with others.
• Advanced attention to detail with an unwavering commitment to producing accurate and thorough work and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify, analyze and resolve complex problems.
• Advanced numerical skills to interpret and analyze financial data, produce accurate work, and oversee the accurate work of others.
• Excellent ability to communicate technical information to colleagues in a clear and understandable manner.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting guidelines and principles.
• Demonstrated management skills with the ability to supervise the workload of others and provide constructive feedback.
• Organized and methodical with a structured workflow and the ability to follow specific procedures.
• Proficient in computer software skills to track data and produce documents and reports as required.
• Full understanding of quality standards relative to accounting and accurate reporting of financial information.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and take discretionary action as required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to compose clear documents, edit, and proofread as necessary.
• Professional manner, tact, diplomacy, and discretion when dealing with colleagues and associates, and other stakeholders.
• Proactive with the ability to anticipate and initiate action to meet needs.
• Adaptable with the ability to work effectively with diverse personalities and styles.

What’s in it for you

• You become part of a team you can count on
• A comprehensive total rewards package and benefits to support your wellbeing
• Leaders who support your growth and success
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance
• Give back to our communities with two paid volunteer days annually and opportunities to become involved in events

Walker Industries does not rely on artificial intelligence or automated systems at any stage of recruiting or hiring. Every applicant is reviewed and assessed solely by qualified professionals to maintain a fair, human-led process.

At Walker, your contribution matters. If you share our commitment to giving back to your community and caring about the environment we’d love to hear from you. Our workplaces strive to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all ethnicities, race, religions, gender identities and expression, Indigenous communities, and persons with disabilities.

Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please let us know when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.