<p><strong>Overview</strong></p><p>Our client is a Toronto-based family office managing a diverse and complex portfolio of investments across multiple entities. They are seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> to lead all accounting and financial reporting activities for the group. This role is ideal for a hands-on, technically strong accounting professional who thrives in smaller, dynamic environments and is comfortable navigating complex investment structures. The Controller will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and control across the organization while acting as a trusted partner to ownership and senior stakeholders.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple legal entities</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (ASPE and/or IFRS, as applicable)</li><li>Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent reporting across all entities</li><li>Oversee accounting for a broad range of investments (e.g., private equity, real estate, marketable securities, structured investments, intercompany arrangements)</li><li>Manage fair value measurements, capital activity, distributions, and complex journal entries</li><li>Work closely with external advisors on valuation, tax structuring, and investment reporting</li><li>Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations</li><li>Maintain entity-level financial integrity while supporting consolidated reporting</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and controls across entities</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting efficiency, and system usage</li><li>Act as a key point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and external consultants</li><li>Provide oversight and mentorship to junior accounting staff </li><li>Partner closely with ownership, investment teams, and external advisors</li><li>Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders</li></ul>
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Controller to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Mississauga, Ontario. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in streamlining financial processes, optimizing financial systems, and enhancing reporting capabilities to support the company’s rapid growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and directly contribute to the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the optimization of QuickBooks Online to improve functionality and maximize reporting capabilities.<br>• Develop and implement efficient budgeting and cost tracking processes across multiple entities.<br>• Lead and execute month-end and year-end close procedures to achieve timely and accurate reporting.<br>• Create and format management and board-level financial reports.<br>• Establish cost centres and intercompany elimination processes to ensure accurate consolidation of financial data.<br>• Assist in preparing regulatory filings and compliance reports on a monthly basis.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and implement process improvements for enhanced financial operations.<br>• Provide hands-on support in journal entries and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy.<br>• Work closely with senior leadership to align financial strategies with organizational goals.<br>• Conduct regular assessments of financial systems to identify opportunities for optimization.
<p><strong>Job Posting: Interim Controller </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> York Region, 5 days onsite</p><p> <strong>Duration:</strong> 4+ months </p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Opportunity:</strong></p><p> Robert Half is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller for a York Region nonprofit organization. In this role, the controller will be supporting the finance team during a transition period. This role is fully on-site and offers an immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and values-driven environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Partner closely with the CAO and existing Controller to review, reconcile, and enhance accounting processes.</p><p>· Support and mentor a strong team including two experienced Accounting Specialists and a Payroll Manager.</p><p>· Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger oversight, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>· Assist with payroll, benefit, and HR system integration as needed (experience with Raiser's Edge and UKG an asset).</p><p>· Ensure compliance with all internal controls, standards, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>· Offer a fresh perspective—assess and recommend process improvements as appropriate.</p><p>· Collaborate kindly and professionally with multiple departments, upholding school values of kindness and inclusion.</p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Posting: Interim Controller </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> York Region, 5 days onsite</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6+ months</p><p> </p><p><strong>About the Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Robert Half is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller for a York Region nonprofit organization. In this role, the controller will be supporting the finance team during a transition period. This role is fully on-site and offers an immediate opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative and values-driven environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Partner closely with the CAO and existing Controller to review, reconcile, and enhance accounting processes.</p><p>· Support and mentor a strong team including two experienced Accounting Specialists and a Payroll Manager.</p><p>· Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including general ledger oversight, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</p><p>· Assist with payroll, benefit, and HR system integration as needed (experience with Raiser's Edge and UKG an asset).</p><p>· Ensure compliance with all internal controls, standards, and regulatory requirements.</p><p>· Offer a fresh perspective—assess and recommend process improvements as appropriate.</p><p>· Collaborate kindly and professionally with multiple departments, upholding school values of kindness and inclusion.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of all accounting processes. This role requires someone with a strong focus on detail and a solid background in financial reporting and budgeting. The successful candidate will take a lead role in ensuring compliance with corporate policies and IFRS accounting. Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Annual budget preparation and budgetary control, annual forecasts and various management reports.</p><p>• Lead month end and Report Key performance indicators, financials, forecast, variance analysis and management financial reporting. </p><p>• Supervise the compilation and balancing of all financial data reported by operations management.</p><p>• Review and provide daily/weekly costing. </p><p>• Work closely with Operations to ensure timely pricing and costing information is always available. </p><p>• Develop and maintain a solid understanding of operational and corporate business practices and standardization. </p><p>• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team to foster growth and efficiency.</p><p>• Supervise the internal controls process. </p><p>• Ensure compliance of statutory laws and taxations. </p><p>• Supervise Internal /External audits. </p>
<p>Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing company specializing in high‑quality production for global brands. As they continue to expand their customer base across North America, they are strengthening their leadership team with a<strong> Controller</strong> who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative, and hands‑on environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an <strong>onsite role</strong>, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and senior leadership to support accurate financial reporting and drive strong business performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Reporting to the Director of Finance, the<strong> Controller</strong> will have deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership capability, and extensive experience in costing in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a CPA with IFRS knowledge, has strong analytical skills, and brings proven experience in month-end close, full‑cycle accounting, costing, inventory budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Candidates must have experience in the food manufacturing or CPG industries. Hands‑on SAP knowledge will be strongly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Month‑End Close</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the month‑end and year‑end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with <strong>IFRS</strong>.</li><li>Ensure compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>Manufacturing & Cost Control </strong></p><ul><li>Manage standard costing, WIP and finished goods valuation.</li><li>Analyze production variances with Plant Managers. </li></ul><p><strong>Full‑Cycle Accounting</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.</li><li>Maintain cost accounting structures and support product costing and inventory valuations.</li><li>Review AP, AR, and payroll entries for accuracy and compliance.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting and recurring forecasting processes.</li><li>Provide meaningful financial analysis and insights to support business decisions.</li><li>Present results, trends, and risk/opportunity assessments to leadership teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership & Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team.</li><li>Collaborate onsite with operations managers, plant leadership, and project teams.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in processes, controls, financial systems, and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems & Tools</strong></p><ul><li>Utilize <strong>SAP</strong> for general ledger, costing, and project reporting.</li><li>Enhance system utilization for automation, accuracy, and efficiency.</li><li>Ensure data integrity across financial and production systems.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong></strong></p>
