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Controller

Controller Job Description

A Controller is a pivotal leader ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and operational efficiency of an organization's financial reporting and operations. This role provides comprehensive oversight of general ledger activities, robust internal controls, and strict compliance with Canadian accounting standards (ASPE and IFRS). The Controller delivers critical financial insights, guides the finance and accounting team, and requires strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Candidates need a minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including management. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is essential, with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation highly preferred. Experience in complex Canadian accounting environments and tax knowledge is paramount; public accounting experience is highly valued.

Typical Controller Duties:

Oversee all general ledger activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial close processes.Prepare and analyze comprehensive financial statements in compliance with Canadian accounting standards (ASPE/IFRS).Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all Canadian tax regulations and other statutory reporting requirements.Coordinate and manage external audits.Provide financial analysis and support for budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

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Salary for Controller
114750 - 172500
Low
114750
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
141500
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferrable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
172500
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.