Financial Controller

Prose HR; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Shape financial strategy at growingret

Collaborative, fast-paced work env

Job summary

Prose HR represents a privately owned group in the Niagara Region seeking a Financial Controller to lead finance for two entities in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. The role reports to the owner and translates numbers into actionable insight that informs strategic decisions and growth.

The position is full-time and in-person, with travel between locations as needed. You will supervise accounting staff, manage intercompany transactions, and ensure ASPE-compliant financial reporting and robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in retail.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing finances for multiple entities is an asset.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle to travel between locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Manage intercompany transactions and financial reporting for both entities, including consolidated reporting for the owner.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE).
• Manage inventory accounting and cost of goods sold reconciliation.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with tax filings, year-end requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Analyze location-level and company-wide financial performance, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Liaise with external accountants, banks, and tax authorities.
• Provide the owner with financial insights for strategic decision-making.

Skills

ASPE knowledge

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

Our Prose HR team is currently recruiting a Financial Controller on behalf of a privately owned group of two established businesses in the Niagara Region, with locations in St. Catharines and Niagara Falls. Locally rooted and owner-led, this is a place where decisions get made quickly, people know each other by name, and your work has a direct impact on how both businesses run and grow.

As the Financial Controller leading finance for both companies, you’ll work directly with the owner, turning the numbers into clear insight that shapes the decisions ahead.

This is a full-time, permanent, in-person position, with the flexibility to work from either the St. Catharines or Niagara Falls location, as business needs require.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to shape financial strategy at a growing retail company
• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Manage intercompany transactions and financial reporting for both entities, including consolidated reporting for the owner
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE)
• Manage inventory accounting and cost of goods sold reconciliation
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Ensure compliance with tax filings, year-end requirements, and regulatory obligations
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Analyze location-level and company-wide financial performance, identifying trends and opportunities
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
• Liaise with external accountants, banks, and tax authorities
• Provide the owner with financial insights for strategic decision-making

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or equivalent preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in retail
• Strong knowledge of ASPE, inventory accounting, and financial reporting
• Experience managing finances for multiple entities is an asset
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle to travel between locations as needed

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.