<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Controller (Contract)</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> GTA – West, ON (Fully onsite, travel required between locations)</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months, Full-Time (with potential for extension)</p><p><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>A Canadian division of an international company is seeking an Interim Controller to provide hands-on leadership and support during a period of transition. The position will require regular onsite presence at two regional locations, with coordination between offices.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee month-end close, year-end processes, and corporate reporting requirements</li><li>Supervise day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, and collections</li><li>Lead and support the implementation of a new ERP system.</li><li>Ensure all financial data and processes are accurate and audit-ready for a US-based corporate head office</li><li>Partner with the CFO, VP of Operations, and other key stakeholders across locations</li><li>Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and take ownership of projects with minimal oversight</li></ul>
<p><strong>Assistant Controller – Publicly Traded Manufacturing Company</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Exciting Opportunity to Grow Your Career!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a <strong>leading publicly traded manufacturing company</strong>, for an experienced <strong>Assistant Controller</strong>. This is your chance to join a dynamic organization where you’ll play a key role in financial operations, reporting, and strategic decision-making. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make an impact, this role is for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Maintain general ledger integrity and manage journal entries.</li><li>Analyze financial performance, KPIs, and variances to support business goals.</li><li>Oversee tax filings and statutory returns for Canada and the U.S.</li><li>Handle bank reconciliations and review aging reports.</li><li>Assist with audits and recommend process improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is an established owner‑managed family business run by the third generation of family members. The organization boasts stability and long-tenured employees over its 75 years in busines. Due to an upcoming retirement, our client is seeking a hands‑on <strong>Controller</strong> to lead the financial operations and support the company's continued growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment—someone flexible, resourceful, and willing to roll up their sleeves to help wherever needed.</p><p><br></p><p>As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, enhance systems and processes, and budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. Our client is looking for an experienced leader who values teamwork, collaboration, and getting things done in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee monthly and year‑end close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements.</li><li>Establish, maintain, and enforce accounting policies and procedures aligned with ASPE and organizational standards.</li><li>Lead preparation of audit documentation and act as the primary contact for external auditors.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation to strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency.</li><li>Process bi‑monthly payroll using a third‑party system; manage employee benefits and pension programs.</li><li>Support initiatives related to internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance.</li><li>Jump in wherever needed—supporting AP, AR, cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance during peak periods or when priorities shift.</li></ul><p><strong>What is in it for You?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to influence and improve processes in a hands-on, entrepreneurial setting.</li><li>Competitive salary, performance bonus, health benefits, RRSP match, and company-paid CPA dues and professional development.</li><li><strong>Flexible hybrid work model which requires onsite presence only one day per week.</strong></li><li>37.5 hour work week and good work/life balance.</li><li>Opportunity to join a stable and successful owner-managed business with long-tenured staff and minimal staff turnover.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Collections Supervisor to join our team in Markham, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee credit and collections operations, ensuring efficient processes and maintaining strong customer relationships. Your expertise will drive the success of our financial services and B2B collections activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and guide the credit and collections team to achieve performance targets.</p><p>• Oversee B2C collections processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments.</p><p>• Maintain and update customer accounts using CRM systems to track collections effectively.</p><p>• Develop and implement strategies to improve collection rates and reduce outstanding balances.</p><p>• Handle escalated customer accounts, resolving disputes and maintaining positive relationships.</p><p>• Monitor and analyze accounts receivable metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless payment processing and customer satisfaction.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations in all credit and collections activities.</p><p>• Provide training and support to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.</p><p>• Prepare detailed reports on collections performance and present findings to management.</p>
<p>Due to exciting growth, our client is seeking to fill a newly-created Controller position to lead financial operations for a private‑equity‑backed, multi‑location company experiencing rapid growth through acquisitions. This role requires a hands‑on leader who thrives in an on‑site, collaborative environment and can manage and develop teams across two GTA locations while building scalable financial processes.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a high‑impact role with strong career growth potential as the company continues to expand.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><p>F<strong>inancial Reporting & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial reporting for all Canadian divisions in accordance with GAAP.</li><li>Oversee POC accounting, WIP schedules, job costing, margin analysis, and variance reporting.</li><li>Manage annual compliance reporting (T4s, EHT, WSIB, CSST) and support audits.</li><li>Deliver recurring management reporting, including sales, labour, variance, and margin analysis.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee payroll across all divisions; ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.</li><li>Act as backup for payroll processing as needed.</li><li>Manage annual payroll reporting (T4s, ROEs) and ensure legislative compliance.</li><li>Partner with HR on employee data, benefits, and compensation updates.</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual operating and capital budgets.</li><li>Develop sales, labour, and project margin forecasts with department leaders.</li><li>Maintain accurate charge‑out rates and cost structures.</li><li>Incorporate WIP, backlog, and POC into forecasts and projections.</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Banking</strong></p><ul><li>Lead collections and monitor cash flow, working capital, and unbilled revenue.</li><li>Maintain banking relationships and covenant compliance.</li><li>Oversee capital request and approval processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems, IT & Process Improvement</strong></p><ul><li>Act as primary contact with external IT providers.</li><li>Support ERP upgrades and system implementations.</li><li>Improve transaction processes, reporting accuracy, job costing, and WIP tracking.</li><li>Support onboarding and offboarding with HR.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee foreign contracts and FX application.</li><li>Support annual SR& ED claims.</li><li>Approve employee expense reports.</li><li>Track KPIs and provide regular performance reporting.</li><li>Produce management reports, including Jet Reports.</li><li>Provide weekly reporting to US parent company.</li><li>Support acquisition integration activities as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership Expectations</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and develop a distributed accounting and payroll team.</li><li>Maintain a visible, on‑site presence and collaborate closely with operations.</li><li>Build scalable processes aligned with growth and acquisition strategy.</li></ul>
