Strategic Controller & FP&A Leader

Vaco Recruiter Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation

Collaborative team

Job summary

The Hamilton, Ontario-based client seeks a Controller to lead all finance and accounting activities, ensuring compliance with Canadian standards and robust internal controls. You will oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, and produce timely financial statements and management reports.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and cash flow management, mentor a small finance team, and partner with operations to optimize profitability while driving automation, including AI-enabled tools.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 3+ years progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership.
• Experience in private, entrepreneurial, or owner-managed organization.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience supporting commercial decision-making, pricing, or tender analysis.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions or corporate finance is a strong asset.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to leverage technology to improve efficiency and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and financial reporting for the organization.
• Oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
• Manage external relationships with auditors, bankers, insurance providers, and advisors.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Review bids, tenders, and contracts for profitability and risk.
• Lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting.
• Partner with operations to improve cash conversion and financial efficiency.
• Support acquisitions evaluations, due diligence, and integration planning.
• Develop reporting tools to improve project visibility and decision quality.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cash flow management

Excel

QuickBooks Online

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

AI tools (Claude)

Job description

The Hamilton, Ontario-based client seeks a Controller to lead all finance and accounting activities, ensuring compliance with Canadian standards and robust internal controls. You will oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, and produce timely financial statements and management reports.

You will own budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and cash flow management, mentor a small finance team, and partner with operations to optimize profitability while driving automation, including AI-enabled tools.