Financial Controller

Portfolio Credit Control; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid day off on your birthday

3 weeks vacation

Enhanced health and dental benefits

RRSP matching program

Prime downtown Toronto location near U

Increased vacation entitlement after 2

Job summary

Portfolio Credit Control is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions in Downtown Toronto. This hands-on role requires CPA designation, strong technical accounting skills, and a proven ability to manage a team.

You will partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and strategic initiatives, while ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial statements and compliance with IFRS and ASPE.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and ASPE and solid internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and analysis.
• Experience overseeing full-cycle accounting and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting and finance function, including AP and Senior Accountant responsibilities.
• Provide leadership and develop the accounting team to ensure timely close.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analyses.
• Own month-end and year-end close processes and reporting deadlines.
• Maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures; ensure IFRS/ASPE compliance.
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial models with senior leadership.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial resources.

Skills

5+ years accounting & finance

Technical accounting

IFRS/ASPE knowledge

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Cash flow management

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

ERP experience

Excel/Financial modeling

Job description

Financial Controller

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and strategic Financial Controller to lead and oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions. Reporting to the VP, Finance, the Financial Controller will provide leadership across the accounting function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, effective financial controls, timely month-end and year-end close processes, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on financial leader with strong technical accounting expertise, analytical capabilities, and a proven ability to lead and develop an accounting team. The Financial Controller will partner closely with senior leadership on financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow management, financial analysis, process improvements, and broader business initiatives.

This is a full-time, in-office position in Downtown Toronto, conveniently located near King and Union Station. CPA designation is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting and finance function, including Accounts Payable, Intermediate Accountant, and Senior Accountant responsibilities.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the accounting team while ensuring accurate and timely completion of all accounting activities.
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and financial analysis.
• Own and manage the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all reporting deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the company’s financial records and reporting.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies, including IFRS and ASPE.
• Review and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accounts, credit cards, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other key accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
• Prepare and file monthly HST remittances and ensure ongoing compliance with applicable tax requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the annual audit process and act as a key point of contact for external auditors.
• Oversee the preparation of annual budgets, financial forecasts, and financial models in partnership with senior leadership.
• Analyze financial performance, trends, and variances and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and support the company’s overall cash management and financial planning objectives.
• Monitor cash requirements, working capital, and client account reconciliations to ensure effective management of the company’s financial resources.
• Partner with the VP, Finance and other business leaders to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial information.
• Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and automation opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the finance function.
• Oversee and optimize the use of key financial and business systems, including the Unity billing platform, Salesforce, and Dimensions general ledger.
• Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members through ongoing guidance, performance management, and professional development.
• Establish a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the accounting function.
• Participate in strategic, financial, accounting, and operational projects and provide financial expertise as required.
• Act as a trusted financial partner to senior leadership and contribute to broader organizational planning and decision-making.

Skills & Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally with previous Financial Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements, including IFRS and ASPE.
• Proven experience overseeing full-cycle accounting, month-end and year-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, reconciliations, audit processes, and financial compliance.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Proven experience supervising, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals.

  Perks & Benefits

  • Paid day off on your birthday
  • 3 weeks vacation
  • Enhanced health and dental benefits
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching program
  • Prime downtown Toronto location near Union Station
  • Increased vacation entitlement after 2 and 5 years of service

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  Portfolio are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position. To the best of our knowledge, this vacancy is for a new or existing role within their organization.