7 results for Corporate Controller in Cambridge, ON

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.
2026-05-21T00:00:00Z

Assistant Controller

Ayr, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
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. Responsibilities:• Manage monthly financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.• 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.• Lead treasury functions, including cash forecasting, banking negotiations, and lease management.• Administer union agreements and payroll complexities across various geographic locations.• Monitor and manage lien processes and holdbacks to ensure compliance with provincial regulations.• Drive efficiency improvements in accounting processes and systems, including integrating field payroll into the Eclipse system.• Collaborate on special projects to enhance forecasting and streamline operations.• Maintain oversight of multiple operational and holding entities to ensure accurate financial reporting.• Support year-end audit processes and work closely with external auditors to finalize reports.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z

Controller

Stratford, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
55 - 60 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join an automotive organization in Stratford, Ontario for a short term Contract. This position will lead core accounting and finance operations, support sound financial decision-making, and ensure reporting is delivered accurately and on schedule. The successful candidate will work closely with leadership, banking partners, auditors, and internal stakeholders while strengthening financial controls and overall business performance. Responsibilities:• Lead the finance and accounting function, ensuring financial reports and statements are prepared accurately and submitted within required timelines for site leadership and corporate teams.• Direct cash flow planning and daily treasury activities, including oversight of payables, receivables, financing arrangements, and short-term investments.• Coordinate audit activities by serving as the primary contact for internal and external auditors and ensuring supporting documentation is complete and organized.• Review and enhance financial control processes, providing guidance to management on compliance status, risk areas, and opportunities for improvement.• Build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, affiliated entities, banks, and other external business partners.• Ensure compliance with applicable tax and trade obligations, including corporate income tax, sales tax, and customs-related requirements.• Prepare and evaluate regular plan-versus-actual financial results, highlighting trends, explaining variances, and recommending corrective actions.• Support the General Manager with ad hoc analysis, special assignments, and business reporting needed for operational and strategic decisions.• Foster a safe, respectful, and positive workplace culture that supports team engagement and strong departmental performance.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
60 - 62 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a growing team in Waterloo, Ontario on a Contract basis. This position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented finance specialist who can oversee core accounting activities while ensuring accurate reporting across the business. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining timely month-end processes, supporting financial operations, and meeting government reporting obligations. Responsibilities:• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.• Prepare accurate monthly financial results and coordinate all month-end close requirements within established timelines.• Produce financial statements and internal management reports that support decision-making and operational planning.• Complete federal and provincial reporting requirements, ensuring submissions are accurate and filed on time.• Review account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to maintain reliable financial records.• Support cash flow monitoring and help maintain effective financial controls across accounting processes.• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy, streamline workflows, and strengthen finance operations.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Controller

Kitchener, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
60 - 62 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller/ Director of Finance to join a Not for profit organization in Kitchener, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position will lead core accounting and finance activities, support sound business planning, and provide clear financial insight to senior leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a practical approach to risk and compliance, and the ability to guide a finance team in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities:• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with reporting standards.• Oversee end-to-end payroll administration for two unionized employee groups and one non-union employee group, ensuring consistent processing and compliance with applicable requirements.• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models that support operational planning and help identify performance trends, business risks, and potential opportunities.• Provide meaningful financial analysis and board-level reporting to support decision-making, strategic discussions, and overall business performance.• Maintain strong internal controls and monitor finance-related risks to support regulatory compliance and sound governance practices.• Supervise, coach, and support a team of five finance professionals, setting priorities and promoting a high standard of work across the function.• Partner with operational leaders to review financial results, explain variances, and recommend actions that improve financial outcomes.• Support ongoing improvements in finance processes and reporting practices to increase efficiency, reliability, and visibility across the organization.
2026-05-22T00:00:00Z

Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 150000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial operations and strengthen reporting, planning, and oversight for a growing manufacturing business for this on site role in Kitchener- Waterloo, Ontario. This position plays a key role in guiding cash management, budgeting, costing, payroll coordination, and compliance across multiple entities. The successful candidate will also support process improvements, provide financial insight to leadership, and help build a strong foundation for scalable operations. Responsibilities:• Lead the monthly and periodic financial reporting cycle, delivering clear analysis on business performance, profitability, and operational trends.• Establish and maintain effective internal control practices to support accurate reporting, sound governance, and compliance obligations.• Oversee cash flow planning, margin analysis, and the development of rolling budgets and forecasts to support short- and long-term decision-making.• Manage payroll oversight across applicable entities and ensure accurate, timely coordination with external processing providers.• Direct cost accounting activities.• Monitor foreign exchange (FX) activity and assess its impact on purchasing, financial results, and risk management.• Supervise banking and treasury functions, including lender reporting requirements and covenant submissions.• Provide support for cross functional matters as part of broader operational leadership.• Lead finance-related improvement initiatives, such as refining bonus program structures, setting up new entities as needed, and resolving data, tax, and integration issues affecting financial systems.• Coach and develop the accounting team, including expanding responsibilities within the function and building overall capability.
2026-05-08T00:00:00Z

Controller

Waterloo, ON
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 185000 CAD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in St. Thomas, Ontario. This role offers the opportunity to lead financial operations and drive process improvements across various accounting and reporting functions. The ideal candidate will excel in partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless financial management and compliance. Responsibilities:• Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, as well as monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.• Lead internal financial reporting and group-level reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.• Oversee tax-related activities with support from the group's tax resources.• Develop and implement costing strategies, including standard and actual costing, while collaborating with operations and supply chain teams to optimize inventory management, margins, and cost efficiency.• Monitor and analyze profit and loss statements as well as balance sheets.• Partner with HR, operations, supply chain, and sales teams to align financial processes with organizational goals.• Establish robust internal controls and ensure the organization is prepared for audits.• Support automation initiatives to streamline manual financial processes.• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations between Canadian, U.S., and European entities.• Ensure compliance with U.S. regulatory requirements and internal policies.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z