Financial Controller

Charger Logistics Inc.; Brampton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Healthcare Benefit Package

Career Growth

Job summary

Charger Logistics Inc. is seeking a Financial Controller to join our Finance team in Canada. You will oversee consolidation for multiple entities, manage month-end close, and ensure GAAP/ASPE compliant reporting.

The role requires leadership of the accounting team, strong internal controls, and collaboration with auditors and senior management on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA or equivalent designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with controllership or senior accounting background.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and consolidation accounting.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and ensuring GAAP/ASPE compliance and internal policies.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions, consolidations, multi-entity reporting, and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Review and quality-control financial statements, supporting schedules, and analyses.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide documentation.
• Lead and develop the accounting team with coaching and training.
• Establish and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances and trends.
• Support senior management with budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc projects.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines with high standards of reporting.

Skills

Consolidation accounting

GAAP/ASPE knowledge

Intercompany transactions

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Intercompany accounting software

Job description

Charger Logistics is a leading asset-based transportation and supply chain solutions provider with operations across Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Charger has grown into a North American logistics organization offering transportation, warehousing, distribution, brokerage, and cross-border supply chain solutions.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized professional to join our Finance team as a Financial Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage and review month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.
• Perform review and quality-control procedures over financial statements, supporting schedules, and accounting analyses.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and provide required documentation and explanations.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, including workload allocation, performance management, coaching, and training.
• Establish and improve accounting processes and internal controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyze financial results and investigate significant variances, trends, and unusual transactions.
• Support senior management with financial reporting, accounting analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc projects.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining high standards of financial reporting and team performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional designation preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience in a controllership or senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end/year-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and consolidation accounting.
• Experience reviewing financial statements and ensuring compliance with GAAP/ASPE and internal accounting policies.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting processes, and audit requirements.
• Experience managing intercompany transactions, consolidations, and multi-entity reporting.
• Ability to analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful financial insights to management.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams, with strong people-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial/accounting systems, with experience improving reporting and accounting processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Healthcare Benefit Package
• Career Growth