Controller - Special Projects
<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Controller – Special Projects (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> K/W Area, ON </p><p><strong>Work Arrangement</strong>: (Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 remote)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months, extension possible </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Our client, an established consumer goods company, is seeking a proactive Controller to provide hands-on support during a period of growth and transition. This role is critical for supporting audit requirements, due diligence, and key integration activities following a recent asset acquisition.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting</li><li>Prepare for and assist with annual financial, field, and collateral audits</li><li>Support asset-based lending (ABL) and banking requirements, including inventory and collateral reporting</li><li>Build and maintain cash flow models for acquisitions and ongoing operations</li><li>Assist with integrating new businesses and consolidating multi-entity data</li><li>Provide scenario analysis and modeling for growth opportunities</li><li>Work closely with senior finance leadership on project-based tasks</li></ul>
<p><strong>Required Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>CPA preferred; open to other relevant designations</li><li>Advanced Excel skills </li><li>Hands-on audit support experience </li><li>Strong business acumen and “roll up your sleeves” work ethic</li><li>Experience with process integration, consolidations, or M&A support a plus</li><li>Previous work in a multi-entity environment preferred</li><li>Knowledge of Canadian GAAP (ASPE) an asset</li></ul><p><br></p><p> Apply now to make an immediate impact with a dynamic team.</p>
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- Waterloo, ON
- onsite
- Temporary
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55 - 65 CAD / Hourly
- <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Controller – Special Projects (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> K/W Area, ON </p><p><strong>Work Arrangement</strong>: (Hybrid 3 days onsite, 2 remote)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months, extension possible </p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Opportunity:</strong></p><p>Our client, an established consumer goods company, is seeking a proactive Controller to provide hands-on support during a period of growth and transition. This role is critical for supporting audit requirements, due diligence, and key integration activities following a recent asset acquisition.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting</li><li>Prepare for and assist with annual financial, field, and collateral audits</li><li>Support asset-based lending (ABL) and banking requirements, including inventory and collateral reporting</li><li>Build and maintain cash flow models for acquisitions and ongoing operations</li><li>Assist with integrating new businesses and consolidating multi-entity data</li><li>Provide scenario analysis and modeling for growth opportunities</li><li>Work closely with senior finance leadership on project-based tasks</li></ul>
- 2026-03-05T00:00:00Z