8 results for Controller in Kitchener, ON

Controller

Stratford, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
55 - 60 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join an automotive organization in Stratford, Ontario for a short term Contract. This position will lead core accounting and finance operations, support sound financial decision-making, and ensure reporting is delivered accurately and on schedule. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership, banking partners, auditors, and internal stakeholders while strengthening financial controls and overall business performance. Responsibilities:• Lead the finance and accounting function, ensuring financial reports and statements are prepared accurately and submitted within required timelines for site leadership and corporate teams.• Direct cash flow planning and daily treasury activities, including oversight of payables, receivables, financing arrangements, and short-term investments.• Coordinate audit activities by serving as the primary contact for internal and external auditors and ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized.• Review and enhance financial control processes, providing guidance to management on compliance status, risk areas, and opportunities for improvement.• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, affiliated entities, banks, and other external business partners.• Ensure compliance with applicable tax and trade obligations, including corporate income tax, sales tax, and customs-related requirements.• Prepare and evaluate regular plan-versus-actual financial results, highlighting trends, explaining variances, and recommending corrective actions.• Support the General Manager with ad hoc analysis, special assignments, and business reporting needed for operational and strategic decisions.• Foster a safe, respectful, and positive workplace culture that supports team engagement and strong departmental performance.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Controller

Woodstock, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 135000 CAD / Yearly
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. 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. 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. Key Responsibilities<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>
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 185000 CAD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities: • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings. • Lead internal financial reporting and group-level reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness. • Oversee tax-related activities with support from the group's tax resources. • 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. • Monitor and analyze profit and loss statements as well as balance sheets. • Partner with HR, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial processes with organizational goals. • Establish robust internal controls and ensure the organization is prepared for audits. • Support automation initiatives to streamline manual financial processes. • Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations between Canadian, U.S., and European entities. • Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements and internal policies.
2026-04-07T00:00:00Z

Controller

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 135000 CAD / Yearly
Controller The Opportunity We are partnering with an organization seeking a Controller to take on a hands‑on role with clear people‑leadership responsibility. This position is well suited for someone with several years of project‑driven accounting experience who is ready to step into a formal management role and contribute beyond the numbers.The successful candidate will bring a strong analytical approach, curiosity about business operations, and the ability to lead and develop a growing accounting team. What You’ll Be Responsible For<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>
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Controller

Etobicoke, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
45.6 - 52.8 CAD / Hourly
Job Title: Controller Industry: Produce / Food DistributionLocation: Etobicoke, 5 days onsitePosition Overview: Our client, a growing produce company, is seeking a hands-on Controller to support core accounting operations and monthly financial reporting. This role will initially focus on basic accounts payable functions, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities in support of the monthly financial close. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, managing day-to-day accounting responsibilities, and growing into a leadership position. Working arrangement for this role is 5 days onsite. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform basic accounts payable functions, including invoice review, coding, and processing</li><li>Prepare and complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and month-end close activities</li><li>Assist with ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data</li><li>Monitor cash activity and support accounting operations tied to daily transactions</li><li>Partner with leadership on process improvements and accounting workflow efficiencies</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Full ownership of monthly financial reporting</li><li>Monitoring currency purchases and related activity</li><li>Oversight of bank reconciliations and general accounting operations</li><li>Leadership of the accounting team, including direct management of A/R, A/P, and the Accounting Manager</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Controller

London, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 135000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a hands-on Controller to oversee financial operations for a growing organization in London, Ontario. This position will guide accounting, reporting, budgeting, cash management, and internal controls across several business units while supporting accurate, compliant, and efficient financial practices. The successful candidate will work closely with operational leaders to deliver meaningful analysis, strengthen financial processes, and contribute to informed business decisions in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: • Collaborate with operational and leadership teams to provide financial insight that supports business decisions, profitability, and performance improvement. • Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results across multiple entities, ensuring reporting is complete, accurate, and timely. • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and rolling cash flow planning activities while monitoring liquidity and working capital needs. • Review financial performance, explain variances, and identify opportunities related to cost management, pricing, and margin improvement. • Oversee core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory accounting, and general ledger activities. • Strengthen internal controls and promote consistent accounting policies, reconciliations, and intercompany processes across all business units. • Support contract evaluation, deal analysis, and financial risk assessment to help the organization make sound commercial decisions. • Coordinate year-end requirements by preparing working papers and liaising with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies. • Drive improvements to financial systems, reporting structures, and process efficiency, including the implementation and optimization of accounting tools and integrations. • Manage compliance activities, including government remittances and applicable beer and spirits tax filings, calculations, and reporting obligations.
2026-05-05T00:00:00Z

Controller

Exeter, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the financial management function for their operations in Exeter, Ontario. This position is responsible for delivering accurate reporting, strengthening financial controls, and providing practical guidance that supports sound business decisions. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, deep accounting expertise, and a solid background in managing finance within a manufacturing environment. This is an on-site role. Responsibilities:• Direct daily accounting activities, oversee finance team performance, and ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and current.• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements while coordinating month-end and year-end close activities, including intercompany accounting.• Establish, monitor, and enhance internal control practices to reduce exposure to risk and protect company resources.• Partner with leadership to develop budgets and forecasts, then analyze financial results against plans and explain key variances.• Evaluate existing accounting workflows, identify opportunities for greater efficiency, and implement process improvements that support the business.• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax obligations, and regulatory requirements.• Provide coaching, guidance, and training to accounting staff to support capability development and consistent performance.• Deliver financial insight and recommendations to senior leadership to assist with planning, operational decisions, and overall business performance.
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Division Controller

Oakville, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
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 Division Controller to lead the financial operations of one of the company's largest divisions. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader who thrives in a highly collaborative, onsite environment and is motivated by continuous learning and career progression within a growing, complex organization.This role works closely with operational leaders across multiple sites and offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making. 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. Key Responsibilities<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>Why Join?<ul><li>Highly collaborative, onsite culture</li><li> with close ties to operations and leadership</li><li>Hands‑on learning opportunities across complex, diversified business units</li><li>Clear career growth within a stable, long‑standing organization</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits</li></ul>
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z