Financial Controller

Vaco LLC; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable, Growing Organization

Family-Friendly Culture

Strong Existing Finance Team

Excellent Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee the accounting function for both Canadian and U.S. operations. You will lead a hands-on finance team, manage month-end close, and ensure accurate financial reporting under IFRS.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, a Bachelor’s degree in business/Accounting/Finance, and at least 3 years in a Controller role, with proven leadership and ability to drive continuous improvements in controls and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• CPA designation or equivalent is required or with accounting leadership.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a Controller role.
• Experience working with direct reports and leading a team.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• A problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close for Canadian and U.S. operations.
• Post general ledger postings and reconcile accounts.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with IFRS year-end financial statements.
• Analyze monthly reporting packages and key metrics.
• Communicate results and recommendations to senior management.
• Oversee accounts payable and payroll, and supervise accounting staff.
• Monitor cash flows and payroll tax remittances; ensure tax compliance.
• Lead finance process improvements and system enhancements.
• Support ad hoc finance projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Deadline-driven

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance

CPA designation or equivalent

Job description

About the Company

Our client offers childcare services. They are looking for a Financial Controller who will be responsible for overseeing the accounting function for the organization and will be responsible for the preparation, analysis, oversight, and distribution of the company's financial statements. This individual will serve as a senior accounting resource to the broader organization, providing solutions to accounting and operational issues while driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting enhancements across the finance function.

The role has responsibility across both the Canadian and U.S. operations and requires a hands-on accounting leader with strong operational accounting knowledge.

Why Work Here

• Stable, Growing Organization


• Family-Friendly Culture


• Strong Existing Finance Team


• Excellent Work-Life Balance

Financial Reporting & Close

• Oversee and manage the month-end and year-end financial reporting and close processes for both Canadian and U.S. operations.


• Perform and oversee monthly general ledger postings and account reconciliations.


• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and proactively identify and resolve unusual or incorrect items.


• Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements under IFRS.


• Analyze monthly financial reporting packages, including key metrics and trends.


• Communicate financial results, observations, and recommendations to senior management.

Operational Accounting

• Monitor and oversee the Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions.


• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to accounting staff.


• Maintain strong oversight of AP processes and related controls.


• Monitor weekly and monthly cash flows.


• Oversee monthly payroll tax remittances and broader tax compliance requirements.


• Provide accounting and operational solutions to issues raised by the operations team.

Audit & Tax

• Act as a key point of contact for external auditors and support the completion of the annual financial reporting package.


• Coordinate information required for the year-end audit.


• Provide support to external tax advisors in the preparation of annual tax returns.

Controls & Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.


• Lead and participate in finance process improvements and system enhancements.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function.


• Assist with special projects and other ad hoc finance requirements as needed.

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline


• CPA designation or equivalent


• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a Controller role


• Experience working with direct reports and leading a team


• Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision


• A problem solver with strict attention to detail


• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Salary Range

$135,000 - $150,000/year

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.