Financial Controller

Kibbi Technologies Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kibbi Technologies Inc. in Ontario seeks a Financial Controller to provide strategic financial leadership and hands-on oversight of the accounting function. You will drive performance, strengthen processes, and deliver insights to support growth.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will build and mentor a high-performing finance team, champion process improvements, and partner with operations to develop budgets, forecasts, and plans. CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in progressive finance roles including leadership.
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to translate data into business insights.
• Experience leading teams and developing people.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, ensuring timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes.
• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, cash management, and monthly statements.
• Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions.
• Partner with leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Mentor and develop the finance team and foster an accountable culture.
• Improve processes, strengthen controls, and optimize efficiency.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks.
• Manage banking, tax coordination, audits, and external reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity; advise on actions.
• Track KPIs and drive profitability and business performance.
• Advise senior leadership with sound judgment and business sense.
• Evaluate financial systems and reporting tools to meet evolving needs.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Internal controls

Month-end close

General ledger

Audits & external reporting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

CPA designation (asset)

Job description

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to provide both strategic financial leadership and hands-on oversight of the accounting function. This role is ideal for a financially savvy leader who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to build high-performing teams, foster a culture of accountability, and confidently address challenges as they arise.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Controller will play a key role in driving financial performance, strengthening processes and controls, providing meaningful business insights, and developing the finance team. The successful candidate will be a visible leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while helping shape the future direction of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, ensuring the timely and accurate completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end activities.
• Oversee general ledger management, account reconciliations, cash management, and the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and business growth.
• Partner with operational leaders to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans while providing clear visibility into business performance.
• Build, mentor, and develop the finance team by establishing expectations, coaching performance, addressing challenges directly, and fostering a collaborative, accountable culture.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, strengthen controls, and increase operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks that support compliance and risk management.
• Manage banking relationships, tax coordination, audits, and external reporting requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity while providing proactive recommendations to optimize financial performance.
• Track key performance indicators and provide actionable insights to improve profitability and overall business results.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, bringing sound judgment, business acumen, and a solutions-oriented approach to complex challenges.
• Evaluate and optimize financial systems, tools, and reporting processes to support evolving business needs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership responsibility within a Controller, Finance Manager, or similar role.
• CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze performance, identify risks and opportunities, and translate financial information into meaningful business recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership experience developing teams, building positive culture, managing performance, and navigating difficult conversations when required.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger management, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and business planning.
• Proven ability to lead through change, solve complex problems, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decisions across all levels of the organization.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where adaptability, accountability, and hands-on leadership are critical to success.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership to support strategic objectives and overcome operational and financial challenges.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance leader who thrives on ownership, enjoys developing people, and brings the confidence and business judgment to tackle challenges head-on while driving operational and financial excellence.

This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.

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