Growth-Oriented Controller - Consumer Goods (CPA)

Morgan McKinley; Markham; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Controller for a Markham, ON consumer goods company. This hands-on role suits a CPA with Big 4 experience who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will own the month-end close, oversee full-cycle accounting, and lead budgeting and forecasting while partnering with cross-functional teams. This onsite role offers growth opportunities and accountability in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 3+ years of Big 4 experience.
• Experience in consumer goods, retail, pharmaceutical, or technology industries preferred.
• Strong experience in financial reporting and full-cycle accounting.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting skills.
• Comfortable with fast-paced, ownership-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely reporting.
• Oversee full-cycle accounting: general ledger, reconciliations, AP/AR, payroll, expenses.
• Prepare and oversee monthly financial reporting and management reporting packages.
• Develop and maintain global sales and business performance reports.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting and monitor performance against budget.
• Perform financial analysis and build financial models to support decisions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity of reporting.
• Support year-end audit and external reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls, and systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to understand financial performance and provide commercial insight.
• Take ownership of ad hoc finance initiatives and projects; manage one direct report.

Skills

Big 4 experience

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial modelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Controller for a Markham, ON consumer goods company. This hands-on role suits a CPA with Big 4 experience who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You will own the month-end close, oversee full-cycle accounting, and lead budgeting and forecasting while partnering with cross-functional teams. This onsite role offers growth opportunities and accountability in financial reporting.