Financial Controller

Winchesters; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm in Mississauga is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a small finance team and oversee all accounting operations. This role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, with a key requirement for hands-on WIP accounting experience from construction or real estate. The successful candidate will have 6-8 years of accounting experience and a strong technical grasp of financial principles. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience required.
• 2-3 years in a leadership or Controller role needed.
• Strong technical knowledge of ASPE is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including AP, AR, and payroll.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Accounting experience

Leadership

WIP accounting

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$135,000.00/yr - CA$145,000.00/yr

4 days per week in the Mississauga office

Our client is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join their growing team. This business has been experiencing steady growth and offers strong potential for career advancement. Due to growth, this is a newly created position to oversee a small accounting team.

As Financial Controller, you will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities. You will lead a small finance team, manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors, and support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. This is a hands‑on role where you will be a key business partner, driving operational efficiency and supporting decision‑making with insightful financial analysis. A key requirement for this position is to find someone who has hands‑on WIP accounting experience from construction or real estate development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, WIP accruals, and the general ledger
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes and prepare accurate financial statements
• Lead budgeting and forecasting, analyzing results and providing recommendations to management
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury functions
• Ensure compliance with all internal controls, regulatory, tax, and payroll requirements
• Coordinate audits and tax filings with external advisors
• Implement and optimize financial systems, reporting tools, and processes
• Partner with operations and project management teams for accurate job costing and profitability analysis
• Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2‑3 years in a leadership or Controller role
• Preference for candidates with construction industry and external audit firm backgrounds
• Strong technical knowledge of ASPE, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with job costing, WIP accruals, and ERP systems

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting, Construction, and Accounting

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