6 results for Corporate Controller in Cambridge, ON

Financial Controller

Stratford, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 160000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial oversight function. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting regulatory filings, and guiding planning activities that inform business decisions. The successful candidate will provide hands-on leadership to the finance team while maintaining strong internal controls, cash management practices, and compliance with regulatory reporting obligations. Responsibilities:• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting, including the preparation and review of consolidated statements and supporting analysis.• Coordinate regulatory and compliance reporting, ensuring submissions are complete, accurate, and aligned with governing requirements.• Direct budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing financial models and overseeing the work produced by finance staff.• Supervise and support a small accounting team, providing guidance, approvals, and quality oversight across day-to-day financial activities.• Review and authorize payroll, invoices, account reconciliations, and other transactions to maintain accuracy and compliance.• Manage treasury operations such as banking activity, cash flow monitoring and forecasting, borrowing needs, and short- and long-term funding planning.• Oversee revenue forecasting by analyzing customer volumes, usage trends, and other operational drivers that affect financial performance.• Maintain and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures, and support audit activities by coordinating documentation and responses with external partners.• Monitor financial systems and reporting tools to support efficient processes, including oversight related to recently implemented platforms and ongoing system use.
2026-06-15T00:00:00Z

Financial Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is hiring a Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight. This is a fully on-site role in Kitchener, Ontario. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and delivering meaningful analysis that supports business decisions. The successful candidate will bring sound judgement, leadership capability, and a hands-on approach to financial management in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee the full month-end close cycle, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and completion of close activities within established timelines.• Direct general ledger activities, cash oversight, and the preparation of complete monthly financial statements with a high standard of accuracy.• Design, implement, and maintain accounting policies, control frameworks, and financial procedures that support compliance and operational effectiveness.• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, purchasing support, and broader financial planning initiatives across the business.• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Prepare financial reporting, performance analysis, and risk insights for senior leadership to support informed decision-making.• Manage banking relationships, tax coordination, external reporting requirements, and audit activities with outside partners.• Monitor cash flow trends, develop cash projections, and recommend approaches to optimize liquidity and use of available funds.• Track key business metrics and identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce unnecessary costs, and strengthen profitability.• Evaluate accounting systems and tools on an ongoing basis to improve efficiency, reliability, and overall financial operations.
2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

Controller

Brampton, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
60 - 70 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a manufacturing organization in Brampton. This onsite role is well suited to a hands on finance professional who can guide reporting, planning, and operational finance while helping the business make informed decisions. The successful candidate will bring strong oversight to financial performance, strengthen controls and compliance practices, and collaborate closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support ongoing business needs. Responsibilities:• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and longer-range financial planning activities to provide clear insight into business performance and future needs.• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.• Establish, refine, and monitor accounting controls, policies, and procedures to reduce risk and maintain compliance standards.• Deliver financial analysis and practical recommendations to senior leaders to support operational priorities and strategic decisions.• Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and working capital performance, identifying issues and opportunities that affect financial health.• Lead payroll administration with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to applicable legislation and company requirements.• Support project-based accounting activities, including work in percentage of completion accounting where applicable.• Work closely with operations, human resources, and executive stakeholders to improve reporting visibility and strengthen financial decision-making.• Provide guidance, coaching, and day-to-day leadership to finance and accounting team members to promote strong performance and accountability
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

Controller

Burlington, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
Our client, a large, publicly traded global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controller to join their leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering strong career progression within a values-driven, growth-oriented environment.This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a collaborative, onsite setting, partnering closely with operations and senior leadership to drive performance and continuous improvement. This position is based in Burlington, ON and is 100% onsite. Why This Role?<ul><li>Onsite collaboration with operations and executive leadership</li><li>Clear career growth path </li><li>Exposure to cross-border (Canada & U.S.) operations</li><li>Work within a large-scale, publicly traded manufacturing environment</li><li>Opportunity to drive ERP optimization and process improvements</li></ul>Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Close<ul><li>Lead the month-end close and consolidation across multiple entities</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements, KPIs, and variance analysis</li><li>Ensure balance sheet integrity and compliance with corporate policies</li><li>Support audit, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements (Canada & U.S.)</li></ul>FP&A & Business Partnering<ul><li>Partner with operational leaders to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis</li><li>Evaluate costing, pricing, and capital investments</li></ul>Cash Flow & Working Capital<ul><li>Oversee cash management, AP, and payment cycles</li><li>Maintain strong controls and deliver accurate cash flow forecasting</li></ul>Leadership & Collaboration<ul><li>Lead and develop the accounting team</li><li>Foster a high-performance, collaborative onsite culture</li><li>Drive succession planning and team development</li></ul>Controls & Process Improvement<ul><li>Strengthen internal controls and governance frameworks</li><li>Identify and implement process and efficiency improvements</li></ul>Manufacturing Finance & Systems<ul><li>Own standard costing, cost rolls, and variance analysis</li><li>Support ERP enhancements (JD Edwards preferred)</li><li>Partner with operations on inventory, production, and cost optimization</li></ul>Additional Details<ul><li>10–15% travel across North American plant locations</li><li>Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership</li></ul>If you’re a driven finance leader looking for a hands-on, onsite role with meaningful impact and long-term career growth, we’d love to connect.
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
145000 - 165000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight, strengthen reporting practices, and support sound decision-making across the organization in Waterloo, Ontario. This role is well suited to a finance specialist who can balance day-to-day accounting leadership with complex funding compliance, audit coordination, and control improvements. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, improving visibility across entities, and guiding special projects related to financial governance. Responsibilities:• Oversee the organization’s accounting operations and provide leadership across core finance activities, including reporting, budgeting, payroll oversight, and general financial administration.• Administer federal and provincial funding programs by monitoring eligibility, tracking allocations, and ensuring reporting obligations are completed accurately and on schedule.• Maintain strong grant controls by reviewing funding usage carefully to prevent overlap between programs and to ensure expenditures are assigned appropriately.• Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors and support recurring coordination activities involving the organization and its related subsidiary.• Develop, document, and enhance financial controls to address identified gaps, strengthen compliance, and improve the reliability of financial processes.• Provide financial oversight across the parent organization and its wholly owned for-profit subsidiary, with attention to risk, accountability, and consolidated visibility.• Lead follow-up activities related to prior audit findings and implement practical measures to resolve issues within required timelines.• Support finance and compliance initiatives, including ad hoc analysis, process reviews, and special projects that require strong technical accounting knowledge.• Partner with internal staff responsible for payroll, benefits, and related administrative functions to ensure accurate financial coordination and reporting.
2026-07-09T00:00:00Z

General Accountant

Cambridge, ON
onsite
Permanent
70000 - 85000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for a detail-oriented General Accountant to support core accounting and payroll activities for an automotive operation in Cambridge, Ontario. This position plays an important role in keeping financial records accurate, processing employee pay on schedule, and ensuring receivable and payable transactions are handled efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, practical payroll experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. Responsibilities: • Manage billing, cash application, and follow-up on outstanding customer balances to support healthy accounts receivable performance. • Complete weekly payroll processing, verify time and earnings information, and update employee records for deductions, exemptions, and compensation changes. • Carry out month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations and bank balancing. • Maintain fixed asset and construction-related accounting records, and calculate recurring depreciation entries accurately. • Review accounting discrepancies, investigate issues thoroughly, and resolve errors in a timely manner. • Support compliance with company controls as well as applicable provincial and federal legislative requirements. • Prepare financial reports, maintain organized documentation, and assist with audit support and account analysis as needed. • Use and safeguard accounting and payroll systems effectively while ensuring the confidentiality of financial and employee information. • Provide day-to-day assistance to the Controller in overseeing divisional financial operations and administrative accounting tasks. • Record timekeeping and related operational data accurately while maintaining dependable attendance and adherence to workplace policies.
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z