Controller
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller (3-month Contract) to provide interim leadership and hands-on financial oversight in a Contract position supporting the CFO. This is a fully remote position.</p><p><br></p><p>The Interim Controller will oversee core accounting operations, manage the month-end close process, and lead a small team while maintaining strong financial reporting and compliance standards. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who can step in quickly, manage priorities, and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for management, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end close process and coordinate accounting activities to support a close timeline of approximately 7 to 10 business days.</p><p>• Direct day-to-day controllership activities across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets to maintain strong financial operations.</p><p>• Supervise and support a finance team of 6 to 7 staff members, providing guidance, oversight, and workflow coordination.</p><p>• Monitor compliance-related filings and help ensure the organization meets its financial reporting obligations and internal standards.</p><p>• Manage cash flow reporting and maintain current cash position records, supporting reliable visibility into liquidity and short-term funding needs.</p><p>• Review reconciliations, reporting outputs, and accounting records to promote consistency, accuracy, and control across the finance function.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain continuity in finance operations and address priority accounting matters during the interim engagement.</p>
<p>• Detail-oriented accounting designation such as CPA or an equivalent recognized credential.</p><p>• At least 5 years of progressive experience in financial controllership or a comparable senior accounting leadership role.</p><p>• Demonstrated knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, and general accounting operations.</p><p>• Strong working experience with Microsoft Dynamics in a finance or accounting environment.</p><p>• Hands-on understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed asset accounting.</p><p>• Proven ability to lead, mentor, or oversee a small finance team effectively.</p><p>• Experience supporting cash flow management and preparing management reporting for decision-making.</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) as part of the process to screen, assess, or select applicants.</p>
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- Pickering, ON
- remote
- Temporary
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50 - 60 CAD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller (3-month Contract) to provide interim leadership and hands-on financial oversight in a Contract position supporting the CFO. This is a fully remote position.</p><p><br></p><p>The Interim Controller will oversee core accounting operations, manage the month-end close process, and lead a small team while maintaining strong financial reporting and compliance standards. This role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who can step in quickly, manage priorities, and ensure deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages for management, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.</p><p>• Oversee the month-end close process and coordinate accounting activities to support a close timeline of approximately 7 to 10 business days.</p><p>• Direct day-to-day controllership activities across accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets to maintain strong financial operations.</p><p>• Supervise and support a finance team of 6 to 7 staff members, providing guidance, oversight, and workflow coordination.</p><p>• Monitor compliance-related filings and help ensure the organization meets its financial reporting obligations and internal standards.</p><p>• Manage cash flow reporting and maintain current cash position records, supporting reliable visibility into liquidity and short-term funding needs.</p><p>• Review reconciliations, reporting outputs, and accounting records to promote consistency, accuracy, and control across the finance function.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain continuity in finance operations and address priority accounting matters during the interim engagement.</p>
- 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z