<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Interim Controller (Contract)</p><p><strong>Duration: </strong> 3 months</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Mississauga (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)</p><p><strong>Reports To: </strong>CFO</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client, a rapidly growing company, is seeking a hands-on and systems-savvy Controller to work closely with the CFO. In this interim role, you will lead process improvements in QuickBooks Online, accelerate the month-end close process, and implement enhanced budgeting and management reporting across multiple entities.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assess and optimize QuickBooks Online to enable faster, more robust financial reporting</li><li>Implement cost centers, budgeting, project tracking, and consolidations</li><li>Accelerate month-end close.</li><li>Set up management, board, and regulatory reporting</li><li>Document new processes and support entries as needed</li></ul>
We are looking for an experienced and driven Controller to oversee the financial operations of our organization based in Guelph, Ontario. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing accounting functions, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, coupled with a proven ability to lead teams and drive operational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and review accurate financial statements, including profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses.<br>• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies, addressing any discrepancies or risks.<br>• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.<br>• Lead the development and execution of annual budgets and financial forecasts, collaborating with department leaders.<br>• Monitor budget performance and provide actionable insights to address variances.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting and ensure effective inventory control processes to minimize losses.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate reporting.<br>• Manage cash flow and optimize working capital through effective accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and address any findings promptly.<br>• Supervise and mentor the finance and accounting team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and oversee the accounting functions for our organization in London, Ontario. This role is pivotal in ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budgeting, and maintaining strong financial controls. The Controller will collaborate across departments to support organizational goals while managing a dynamic accounting team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Supervise and manage accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and inventory accounting.<br>• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, and account reconciliations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure compliance.<br>• Oversee standard costing, including labour absorption and updates to overhead costs.<br>• Conduct variance analyses and provide insights into financial and operational performance.<br>• Lead the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.<br>• Manage cash flow, foreign exchange requirements, and compliance with Canadian and U.S. sales tax regulations.<br>• Coordinate with external auditors and insurance brokers to fulfill reporting and compliance obligations.<br>• Administer fixed asset management, including depreciation schedules and asset analysis.<br>• Collaborate on process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in the tri- cities region (Kitchener- Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph), Ontario, supporting our client's corporate operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee global financial reporting, treasury functions, budgeting, and compliance across multiple divisions and entities. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at managing complex financial activities, we encourage you to apply if you are interested in ON SITE work.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including consolidated reports and detailed commentary.</p><p>• Assist in managing and oversight of treasury operations, including foreign exchange transactions, hedging activities, and liaising with banks.</p><p>• Supervise corporate tax functions, ensuring accurate transfer pricing and compliance with local regulations.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processes and self-insured benefits, including liaising on audits and valuation of retirement plans.</p><p>• Coordinate budgeting activities by consolidating semi-annual forecasts and financial projections.</p><p>• Support year-end processes, including corporate audits and finalizing financial statements.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations across multiple countries and divisions.</p><p>• Handle special projects such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration and intercompany transaction eliminations.</p><p>• Collaborate with operational leaders and other accounting department staff at multiple locations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.</p>
<p>Our client is a highly collaborative, long-established organization where people truly build their careers. Due to exciting North American growth, our client is adding a <strong>Controller </strong>to the Finance Team. Our client is known for its supportive culture and exceptionally long tenured team. Our client works onsite because the best ideas—not to mention the strongest relationships—happen when everyone is together.</p><p><br></p><p>Reporting to the Head of Finance, as the <strong>Controller</strong>, you’ll be a key contributor and strategic partner across the business. You’ll oversee costing, inventory, reporting, tax compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and project work, while helping elevate systems, processes, and financial insights. This is a hands-on role with strong succession potential for a career‑minded CPA who thrives in a collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Reporting & Financial Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare month‑end financial reporting and KPIs</li><li>Lead quarterly and annual budgeting processes</li><li>Drive reporting automation and implement best practices</li><li>Corporate tax compliance, provisions and planning</li><li>Prepare project reporting and monitor project costs versus budget</li><li>Pension plan accounting and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Inventory Management & Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage annual physical inventory</li><li>Maintain and continuously improve computerized accounting/inventory control systems</li><li>Analyze and reconcile raw materials, WIP, and finished goods</li><li>Oversee cycle count processes</li><li>Manage inventory-related month‑end reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Standard Costing</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all standard costing and Bill of Materials updates within the ERP system</li><li>Analyze cost‑saving opportunities and recommend improvements</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to deliver high-quality analysis supporting planning and operational decisions</li><li>Update standard costs as required</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Onsite teamwork and mentorship</strong>—work closely with experienced leaders who want you to succeed</li><li><strong>Long-tenured staff</strong>—a supportive culture with deep knowledge and low turnover</li><li><strong>Career growth</strong>—meaningful opportunities to develop into future leadership roles</li><li><strong>Impactful work</strong>—your insights and recommendations directly support operations and strategic decision-making</li><li><strong>Stability & reputation</strong>—join a well-established organization committed to excellence</li><li><strong>Strong compensation package</strong>--competitive salary, bonus, company pension plan, company-paid health benefits </li></ul>
<p>Our client is hiring an experienced accountant in a Controller capacity to oversee and manage financial operations for their organization. This role is fully on-site in their Kitchener office. </p><p>The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in accounting and financial management for manufacturing companies. They will ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across various processes. This role offers an opportunity to contribute strategic insights and support organizational growth through meticulous financial oversight.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage CAD and USD cash flow requirements between operating and holding companies.</li><li>Manage Accounts Receivable process by providing weekly report of past due accounts and actions taken along with staff to work with accounts to ensure collections, making any necessary adjustments or placing accounts on credit hold. </li><li>Lead financial evaluation and approval and set up of new accounts.</li><li>Submit progress draws and reconcile project billings to contract.</li><li>Approve payroll funding and postings to the GL and ensuring accuracy of recording and remitting source deductions.</li><li>Oversee Accounts Payable process ensuring accurate and timely payments to get discounts. Sign cheques and approve EFT’s.</li><li>Prepare month end Sales and Commissions reports. Review other reports prepared by staff.</li><li>Prepare monthly variance analysis for Financial Statements. Provide insights and recommendations to Management Team.</li><li>Help ensure accuracy of yearly inventory count results including analysis and follow up of variances.</li><li>Manage year end process to ensure accurate cut off, revenue recognition, etc. Prepare working papers for auditors.</li></ul>
<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 onsite role, 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 Controller will have deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership capability, and extensive experience in project‑based accounting. The ideal candidate is a CPA with IFRS knowledge, has strong analytical skills, and brings proven experience in percentage‑of‑completion, revenue recognition, full‑cycle accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Candidates with experience in the food manufacturing or CPG industries and 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>Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition</strong></p><ul><li>Manage project accounting including percentage‑of‑completion calculations, contract costing, and profitability tracking.</li><li>Apply and document revenue recognition in alignment with IFRS guidelines.</li><li>Partner with cross‑functional teams to track project milestones, budgets, variances, and forecasts.</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>
<p>Due to exciting growth, our client is seeking to fill a newly-created Controller position to lead financial operations for a private‑equity‑backed, multi‑location company experiencing rapid growth through acquisitions. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in an on‑site, collaborative environment and can manage and develop teams across two GTA locations while building scalable financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high‑impact role with strong career growth potential as the company continues to expand.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>F<strong>inancial Reporting & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial reporting for all Canadian divisions in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee POC accounting, WIP schedules, job costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting.</li><li>Manage annual compliance reporting (T4s, EHT, WSIB, CSST) and support audits.</li><li>Deliver recurring management reporting, including sales, labour, variance, and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payroll across all divisions; ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.</li><li>Act as backup for payroll processing as needed.</li><li>Manage annual payroll reporting (T4s, ROEs) and ensure legislative compliance.</li><li>Partner with HR on employee data, benefits, and compensation updates.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Develop sales, labour, and project margin forecasts with department leaders.</li><li>Maintain accurate charge‑out rates and cost structures.</li><li>Incorporate WIP, backlog, and POC into forecasts and projections.</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Banking</strong></p><ul><li>Lead collections and monitor cash flow, working capital, and unbilled revenue.</li><li>Maintain banking relationships and covenant compliance.</li><li>Oversee capital request and approval processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems, IT & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Act as primary contact with external IT providers.</li><li>Support ERP upgrades and system implementations.</li><li>Improve transaction processes, reporting accuracy, job costing, and WIP tracking.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding with HR.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee foreign contracts and FX application.</li><li>Support annual SR&ED claims.</li><li>Approve employee expense reports.</li><li>Track KPIs and provide regular performance reporting.</li><li>Produce management reports, including Jet Reports.</li><li>Provide weekly reporting to US parent company.</li><li>Support acquisition integration activities as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership Expectations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a distributed accounting and payroll team.</li><li>Maintain a visible, on‑site presence and collaborate closely with operations.</li><li>Build scalable processes aligned with growth and acquisition strategy.</li></ul>
<p>The proactive and hands-on Plant Controller will provide accurate and timely reporting on results and KPIs for our Fergus plant. It will ensure that costing, inventory valuation and control of flows are accurate. The position is the local finance referent at the plant.</p><p>This role is fully on-site in Fergus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Contribute to prepare financial statements, monthly reports, and analyze accounts to close month end accurately and provide relevant information to plant, business unit and corporate management.</li><li>Review and reconcile all supporting documentation provided to ensure the accuracy of the financial information and identify and necessary adjustments or unresolved issues.</li><li>Is in charge of the preparation of recurring or specific “on-demand” reports to support financial and operational performance analysis.</li><li>Participate in internal and external financial audits to comply with mandatory guidelines, as well as government filing requirements.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Planning, Forecasting, and Risk Management</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in the preparation of the division forecasts and budgets.</li><li>Participate in FX and non-ferrous risk management, including analysis of financial impact of hedging (metals and currency).</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Process Improvement and Operational Support</strong></p><ul><li>Improve financial reporting, month end reporting, production reporting, standard costing, inventory control and scrap reporting. Improve accuracy and timeliness of all reporting processes.</li><li>Promote changes in processes to improve efficiency of the Finance team and the Business Unit</li></ul><p> </p><p><u>Expected Results:</u></p><ul><li>Provide a monthly reporting to the Group in accordance with Group and IFRS rules</li><li>Develop and maintain the level of competence in the controlling department</li><li>Ensure reliability in data information system and support other functions in the process flow to be compliant with international and local accounting rules</li></ul>
<p>Our client, a dynamic and innovative manufacturing group, is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to oversee the financial operations for a major plant location. This critical role will manage accounting and financial functions, ensuring robust controls and effective reporting to support business growth and operational excellence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all plant accounting, budgeting, and cost control activities</li><li>Implement and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies</li><li>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analysis</li><li>Collaborate closely with operations leaders to drive profitability and process improvements</li><li>Analyze variances, forecast trends, and partner with management to inform strategic decisions</li><li>Oversee and manage payroll activities as required</li><li>Support audits and maintain accurate records for regulatory compliance</li><li>Mentor and develop a small finance and accounting team</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Controller in overseeing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role is suited for a professional with strong full-cycle accounting experience who can contribute to accurate financial reporting, process improvements, and compliance while developing toward a senior finance leadership role.</p><p>This is a fully on-site role in Arthur, ON. Candidates must live within close proximity to this location.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and perform full-cycle accounting, including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and reconciliations</li><li>Assist in the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards</li><li>Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness</li><li>Review journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy and compliance</li><li>Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections</li><li>Perform variance analysis and provide insights on financial performance to management</li><li>Support the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls and accounting policies</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax filings, and company policies</li><li>Assist with external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responses</li><li>Assist in maintaining and improving accounting systems and processes</li><li>Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and process enhancements within the finance function</li><li>Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff, as needed</li><li>Act as a backup to the Financial Controller and assist with ad hoc financial projects</li></ul>
