Financial Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Toronto is seeking an experienced Controller. The role encompasses overseeing financial governance, managing accounting operations across Canada and the U.S., and collaborating closely with senior leadership to ensure effective financial strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, with significant experience leading teams and implementing internal controls. The salary range for this role is between $140,000 and $160,000 per year, complemented by potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including experience in a Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience managing, coaching, and mentoring finance or accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, auditing practices, and corporate finance principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting operations of the CDN and U.S. subsidiary.
• Manage accounting and financial reporting, including entity owning the company’s building.
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the CFO and senior leadership.

Skills

Financial Governance

Internal Controls

Communication Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

ERP Systems

Education

Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Visual

SAP

Job description

Our client is a privately held manufacturing company for major global brands in the retail and cosmetic industry. They are looking for a Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Close-knit family environment.
• Bonus

About the Opportunity

• Financial Governance & Reporting
• Oversee the accounting operations of the CDN and U.S. subsidiary, including internal controls, transaction processing, payroll, and federal and state tax compliance.
• Manage accounting and financial reporting, the related entity that owns the company’s building.
• Lead the consolidation of financial statements across company and its U.S. subsidiary.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain strong internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Coordinate audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Apply strong knowledge of Canadian & US tax legislation to support external auditors in the preparation of annual corporate tax filings.
• Drive the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with the Manager of Finance (FP&A).
• Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to the CFO, Executive and Senior Leadership Team, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify, assess, and communicate financial risks and opportunities facing the organization.
• Establish, monitor, and enforce financial policies and procedures to support operational effectiveness and compliance.
• Partner closely with the Manager of Finance (FP&A) to analyze revenue and expense performance and assess impacts on the company’s overall financial health.
• Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Maximize the return on financial assets through effective financial management, controls, and reporting systems.
• Prepare and present monthly Management Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) reports for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Develop and deliver ad hoc financial analyses and special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing financial information and trends.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance and accounting processes, systems, and controls.
• Provide leadership, direction, and day-to-day management of the Accounting team.
• Partner with the Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls to optimize accounting processes and internal controls.
• Coach, mentor, and develop finance team members to achieve individual and departmental objectives.
• Build strong working relationships with senior leadership and external partners.

About You

• Post-secondary education in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 5–10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including experience in a Controller or senior finance leadership role.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience managing, coaching, and mentoring finance or accounting professionals.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, auditing practices, and corporate finance principles.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze both detailed and high-level financial data and clearly communicate key insights to management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Visual, SAP) and the ability to learn new financial systems.

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Salary Range

$140,000 - $160,000 / year

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with 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. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing position. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if one is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies in English here and in French here. Additionally, the company uses AI to perform preliminary screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.