<p>Our client in the Woodstock - London corridor is looking for a Controller to join its leadership team and help support the continued growth and professionalization of its finance function.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting directly to the operational leader of the organization, the Controller will be a key contributor responsible for overseeing core accounting operations across multiple locations. This role will also play an important part in strengthening finance processes, systems, and controls as the organization continues to scale.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is well suited to a hands‑on Controller who enjoys working in a dynamic, environment and who brings a strong foundation in technical accounting, process improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Create month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation</li><li>Create and maintain the general ledger and ensure financial integrity in accordance with ASPE</li><li>Create schedules for fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and other key balances</li><li>Lead monthly forecasting, and partner with the leadership on annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate submission of regulatory filings, including HST, WSIB, EHT, and income tax remittances</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and prepare year‑end working papers and audit schedules</li><li>Develop and document company‑wide accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Support the design and maintenance of internal controls</li><li>Perform variance analysis, identify key drivers, and provide recommendations</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and scale accounting processes and reporting</li><li>Participate in system implementations, upgrades, and data migrations as required</li><li>Act as a finance business partner to operational teams</li><li>Provide mentorship and guidance to junior accounting staff as needed</li><li>Contribute to cross‑functional initiatives that improve financial visibility and discipline</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in St. Thomas, Ontario. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial operations and drive process improvements across various accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will excel in partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless financial management and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.<br>• Lead internal financial reporting and group-level reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.<br>• Oversee tax-related activities with support from the group's tax resources.<br>• Develop and implement costing strategies, including standard and actual costing, while collaborating with operations and supply chain teams to optimize inventory management, margins, and cost efficiency.<br>• Monitor and analyze profit and loss statements as well as balance sheets.<br>• Partner with HR, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial processes with organizational goals.<br>• Establish robust internal controls and ensure the organization is prepared for audits.<br>• Support automation initiatives to streamline manual financial processes.<br>• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations between Canadian, U.S., and European entities.<br>• Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements and internal policies.
<p><strong>Interim Controller / Senior Finance Leader (6 month contract)</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Brantford, ON</p><p><strong>Work Model:</strong> Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 day remote)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 6 months (potential for extension)</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client, a large and established organization, is seeking an interim finance leader to support its accounting function. This role will oversee financial reporting across business units and is ideal for a hands-on senior accounting professional with strong large-company experience in US GAAP, SOX, and multi-entity environments.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple business units.</li><li>Lead month-end close, including financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet review</li><li>Manage budgeting, forecasting, and working capital reporting</li><li>Support audit, compliance, and internal control requirements, including SOX</li><li>Handle foreign exchange accounting across Canadian, U.S., and Mexico-based operations</li><li>Lead, mentor, and support a small accounting team through a period of change</li><li>Partner with leadership on reporting, analysis, and process improvement initiatives</li></ul>
<p><strong>Controller </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with an organization seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to take on a hands‑on role with clear people‑leadership responsibility. This position is well suited for someone with <strong>several years of project‑driven accounting experience</strong> who is ready to step into a formal management role and contribute beyond the numbers.</p><p>The successful candidate will bring a strong analytical approach, curiosity about business operations, and the ability to lead and develop a growing accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Responsible For</strong></p><ul><li>Own and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance</li><li>Review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments while overseeing general ledger close activities</li><li>Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts, resolving variances and identifying issues proactively</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure reliable and timely period‑end financial reporting</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insights to leadership</li><li>Establish, enhance, and communicate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop staff to build capability, engagement, and performance</li><li>Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members</li><li>Contribute to ad hoc projects and evolving accounting initiatives as the business grows</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is an established and growing privately-held company with multiple locations across Ontario. Due to expansion of the Finance team, they are seeking a<strong> Division Controller </strong>to lead the financial operations of one of the company's largest divisions. Reporting to the <strong>Director of Finance</strong>, this role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader who thrives in a <strong>highly collaborative, onsite environment</strong> and is motivated by <strong>continuous learning and career progression</strong> within a growing, complex organization.</p><p>This role works closely with operational leaders across multiple sites and offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making. <strong>This position requires regular ongoing travel to various sites across Ontario, and as a result, can be based in one of three locations: Niagara, Oakville or Barrie. Travel is required 12 months out of the year without exception.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, review, and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements and cost reports, identifying trends and areas of concern for senior leadership</li><li>Oversee general ledger and subsidiary ledger maintenance to ensure data integrity and accuracy</li><li>Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data within the ERP system</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes, providing insights into anticipated financial performance</li><li>Prepare year-end working papers and supporting documentation for audited financial statements</li><li>Complete regulatory filings, including T5 and T5018 slips, excise tax filings, and HST reviews</li><li>Attend operational, financial, and senior management meetings to provide financial leadership and guidance</li><li>Implement and maintain robust internal controls to protect the integrity of financial reporting systems and processes</li><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee direct reports to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely completion of work</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Hi<strong>ghly collaborative, onsite culture</strong></li><li> with close ties to operations and leadership</li><li>H<strong>ands‑on learning opportunities </strong>across complex, diversified business units</li><li><strong>Clear career growth</strong> within a stable, long‑standing organization</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits</li></ul><p><br></p>
