<p><strong>Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Cambridge, ON</strong></p><p><strong>3+ months, 5 days onsite </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Our financial services client is seeking an interim Controller. In this role, the Controller’s engagement is a critical, hands on, process improvement with strong leadership role. The assignment will support the finance function—13 professionals across AP, Payroll, and high-volume accounting for 78 retail branches—leveraging both domestic and offshore BPO resources. The goal is to stabilize workflows, secure systems, and maintain stability in the group. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Rapidly secure and rationalize system accesses across all finance platforms.</li><li>Deep-dive process mapping to identify workflow breakages and recurring operational bottlenecks in AP, Payroll, and Store Accounting.</li><li>Own and execute daily operations and oversee month-end close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for high-volume branch activities.</li><li>Repair, streamline, and document core finance processes; directly build and implement actionable SOPs for both domestic and offshore teams.</li><li>Take full ownership of the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls.</li><li>Partner closely with BPO leads in the Philippines for seamless integration and alignment.</li><li>Serve as the “fixer:” actively troubleshoot, solve, and optimize, not just report—work side-by-side with line staff to uncover root causes.</li><li>Mentor and lead team effectively and efficiently.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in south Cambridge, Ontario. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail in financial matters who thrives in managing complex accounting processes and contributing to the financial stability of a dynamic organization. You will play a key role in overseeing project accounting, treasury, and payroll functions, while ensuring compliance with legal agreements and financial regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage monthly financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.</p><p>• Oversee project accounting including job costing for multiple active projects ranging from short-term to multi-year durations, ensuring proper tracking, WIP reporting, and compliance.</p><p>• Lead treasury functions, including cash forecasting, banking negotiations, and lease management.</p><p>• Administer union agreements and payroll complexities across various geographic locations.</p><p>• Monitor and manage lien processes and holdbacks to ensure compliance with provincial regulations.</p><p>• Drive efficiency improvements in accounting processes and systems, including integrating field payroll into the Eclipse system.</p><p>• Collaborate on special projects to enhance forecasting and streamline operations.</p><p>• Maintain oversight of multiple operational and holding entities to ensure accurate financial reporting.</p><p>• Support year-end audit processes and work closely with external auditors to finalize reports.</p>
