Financial Controller - Energy - Mississauga - On Site

Newlands Group; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newlands Group is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across a group of companies in Mississauga. The role demands a hands-on finance leader who will take ownership of the accounting function, lead a team, and contribute to planning and decision-making.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, proven leadership, and experience managing financial operations across multiple entities.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close for multiple entities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and GL activity.
• Prepare financial statements and variance analyses.
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities with external auditors.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team.
• Identify process improvements and ERP optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Multi-entity accounting

Internal controls

Analytics & insights

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/BA

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

Confidential Opportunity | Mississauga, Ontario

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting across a group of companies. This is an opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to take ownership of the accounting function, lead and develop a team, and contribute to financial planning and business decision-making.

The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and experience managing financial operations across multiple entities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, general ledger activity, and other key accounting records.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to support senior management decision-making.
• Coordinate year-end audit activities and liaise with external auditors and professional advisors.
• Oversee applicable tax filings and statutory, regulatory, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, establishing priorities and promoting accountability.
• Serve as the primary technical accounting resource for complex accounting matters and financial reporting issues.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, reporting capabilities, internal controls, and financial systems.
• Support ERP initiatives and other projects designed to improve the efficiency of financial operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and operational stakeholders on financial matters and business initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior-level financial management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting operations across multiple entities.
• Previous experience managing, mentoring, and developing an accounting or finance team.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting, accounting standards, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and audit requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Word.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Proven ability to present financial results, analysis, and recommendations to senior management.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and commercially minded accounting professional who combines strong technical knowledge with effective leadership and sound business judgment. They are comfortable overseeing day-to-day accounting activities across multiple companies while identifying opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and support overall business performance.

Candidates with the experience to step into a Controller-level position, as well as established Accounting Managers ready for a broader scope of responsibility, are encouraged to apply.

Additional Details

• Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
• Location: Mississauga, Ontario
• Work Arrangement: On-site, five days per week
• Schedule: Monday to Friday