<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Controller based in Toronto, ON. This on-site role focuses on financial leadership and operational oversight at the organizational level. The Controller will play a pivotal part in supporting executive decision-making and ensuring the integrity of all financial processes.</p> <strong>Job Responsibilities</strong> <ul><li>Oversee the preparation and delivery of financial statements and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting records, including general ledger supervision.</li><li>Manage the close processes to provide timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors for audits and year-end activities.</li><li>Maintain compliance with accounting standards, regulatory obligations, and statutory filings.</li><li>Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with operational leaders.</li><li>Develop and monitor cash flow projections to meet liquidity and working capital needs.</li><li>Deliver financial modeling and analysis to support business planning and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Supervise project accounting, including labor, materials, subcontractor costs, and equipment expenses.</li><li>Review and monitor work-in-progress schedules for accurate revenue recognition and cost allocation.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers to assess project margins, profitability, and budget adherence.</li><li>Identify financial risks, cost overruns, and margin erosion, and implement corrective actions as needed.</li><li>Develop tools to measure profitability by project, division, and operating unit.</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of construction lien legislation and ensure compliance in accounting practices.</li><li>Supervise financial administration of progress billings, holdbacks, deposits, and subcontractor payments.</li><li>Oversee administration of group benefits, pension plans, and retirement programs.</li><li>Coordinate benefit plan renewals and maintain relationships with benefit providers.</li><li>Ensure effective administration of employee benefit programs in line with plan requirements.</li><li>Support payroll functions and employee-related financial administration.</li><li>Manage the organization’s insurance portfolio, including policy renewals and claims management.</li><li>Partner with leadership to assess and mitigate financial and operational risks.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.</li><li>Direct annual inventory counts and reconcile outcomes with accounting records.</li><li>Implement procedures for accurate inventory valuation and tracking.</li><li>Investigate inventory discrepancies and ensure correct financial treatment.</li><li>Oversee controls related to capital assets and company resources.</li><li>Develop and monitor key financial metrics and KPIs to support organizational objectives.</li><li>Prepare business performance reports and operational analyses for management review.</li><li>Work with department leaders to evaluate results and address performance gaps.</li></ul> <strong>Job Requirements</strong> <ul><li>CPA designation is preferred.</li><li>Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.</li><li>At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and financial leadership.</li><li>Experience in the construction or manufacturing sector is required.</li><li>Strong understanding of project accounting, job costing, work-in-progress reporting, revenue recognition, and profit analysis.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and financial planning.</li><li>Knowledge of payroll processing, union reporting, employee benefits administration, and statutory remittances.</li><li>Experience with ERP and accounting system implementation or enhancement.</li><li>Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate accounting and finance teams.</li></ul>

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