Senior Controller

dalee; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Da-Lee Group in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Senior Controller to lead consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities and drive financial excellence. This hands-on role reports to the CFO and manages a small accounting team, ensuring accuracy, internal controls, and compliance with ASPE and related standards.

The ideal candidate will bring CPA designation, 8–12+ years of experience in corporate accounting, and strong proficiency with SAGE 300.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required; strong background in corporate accounting and consolidations.
• Experience leading accounting teams and external audits.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes across multiple entities.
• Oversee consolidation and intercompany eliminations with ASPE compliance.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy, reconciliations, and internal controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidations

Multi-entity environments

Team leadership

Audits coordination

Education

CPA designation

Tools

SAGE 300

Job description

Company Overview

Da-Lee Group is a proudly family-owned Canadian organization with more than 50 years of industry leadership and innovation. Headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, Da-Lee provides specialized solutions in dust control, winter de-icing, pavement preservation, environmental services, and waste management. With operations across multiple locations and ambitious growth plans, the company has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, sustainability, and customer service.

As a Great Place to Work® Certified organization, Da-Lee is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing workplace where employees are empowered to develop their skills and advance their careers. Through continued investment in training, leadership development, and employee engagement, we create opportunities for our people to thrive.

Following a strategic recapitalization partnership with Alphi Capital, Da-Lee is entering an exciting new phase of growth and expansion across Canada and the United States. To support this momentum, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Controller to play a critical leadership role within our finance team and help drive operational and financial excellence across the organization.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Controller will provide financial leadership within a complex, multi-entity operating environment. This position will have overall responsibility for consolidated financial reporting across multiple legal entities while serving as the financial lead for one of the organization’s larger operating divisions.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical expertise, extensive experience in financial reporting and consolidations, and a proven ability to lead a team in a growing private-company environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to strategic growth initiatives while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and efficiency of the organization's financial operations.

Da-Lee utilizes SAGE 300, and experience with SAGE 300 or comparable mid-market ERP systems is considered a strong asset.

This position is in-office 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple entities.
• Manage the preparation, consolidation, and review of internal and external financial statements in accordance with ASPE and applicable accounting standards.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidation activities across the organization.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure consistency in accounting practices, financial reporting, and controls across all entities.

Audit & External Relationships

• Lead the annual external audit process, including planning, coordination, working paper preparation, and financial statement support.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and other professional service providers.
• Support year-end financial statement preparation and disclosure requirements.
• Coordinate responses to audit inquiries and implement recommendations where appropriate.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 2–3 accounting professionals.
• Establish clear performance expectations, provide coaching, and support employee development initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and continuous-improvement-focused culture within the finance function.
• Promote strong communication and effective partnerships across departments.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Act as a finance lead for SAGE 300 and support system optimization and data integrity initiatives.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting capabilities, and internal controls.
• Support automation and efficiency initiatives that enhance scalability and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in ERP enhancements and future system-related projects as required.

Strategic & Operational Support

• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insight, analysis, and decision-support.
• Support acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and other growth-related initiatives.
• Participate in special projects that contribute to organizational performance and strategic objectives.
• Assist with integration activities relating to newly acquired entities or business units.

Required Qualifications

• CPA designation in good standing is required.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and business integrations is required.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong experience in corporate accounting, consolidations, and multi-entity environments.
• Proven success managing external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and analytical capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within industrial services, construction, manufacturing, transportation, environmental services, or other asset-intensive industries.
• Hands-on experience with SAGE 300 or similar mid-market ERP systems.
• Background in both public accounting and private industry.
• Experience supporting high-growth or entrepreneurial organizations.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in a professional office environment.
• Occasional travel between company locations may be required.
• Standard business hours are Monday through Friday; however, flexibility is required to meet business and reporting deadlines.
• Interaction with employees, management, auditors, financial institutions, and external stakeholders is a regular component of the role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk or computer.
• Frequent use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, etc.
• Ability to review and analyze information on computer screens and printed documents.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to lift or move office materials and supplies up to 20 lbs. (9 kg).
• Manual dexterity is sufficient to operate standard office equipment.
• Visual acuity and communication abilities are necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.