3 results for Controller in Kanata, ON

Controller

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
90000 - 110000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the full scope of accounting and financial oversight for their business in Ottawa, Ontario. This role will guide reporting, budgeting, cash management, compliance, and audit activities while providing clear financial insight to senior leadership. The successful candidate will help strengthen internal controls, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the organization maintains accurate and timely financial operations. Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including oversight of the general ledger, payables, reconciliations, and period-end close processes.• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with corporate reporting standards.• Create executive and board-level financial packages that highlight performance trends, risks, and key business insights.• Coordinate tax-related obligations and statutory filings in partnership with external advisors, including year-end reporting and required information returns.• Oversee cash flow planning, liquidity monitoring, banking relationships, and compliance with borrowing arrangements and lender expectations.• Contribute to financing initiatives by supporting credit facility renewals, lender reporting, and covenant tracking.• Lead the annual budgeting cycle and ongoing forecasting activities, using financial analysis to guide planning and cost management.• Manage external audit preparation and delivery, ensuring documentation and reporting requirements are completed on schedule.• Strengthen finance operations by implementing internal controls, reinforcing risk management practices, and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Controller

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
180000 - 200000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the finance function for their office in Ottawa, Ontario. This position is responsible for providing financial stewardship, strengthening oversight practices, and delivering accurate reporting that supports informed executive decision-making. The successful candidate will guide a finance team, promote strong governance, and help build a culture grounded in accountability, inclusion, and ethical leadership. Responsibilities:• Direct the day-to-day activities of the finance team, offering leadership, coaching, and clear priorities to support high-quality outcomes.• Manage core financial operations across accounting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll coordination, and financial reporting to ensure effective departmental performance.• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and delivered within required timelines.• Lead the annual budgeting cycle, track results against plan, and provide variance analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.• Strengthen and maintain financial controls, policies, and procedures to support compliance, governance, and operational consistency.• Oversee year-end financial close activities and act as the primary contact for internal and external review engagements.• Provide strategic analysis on financial performance, organizational risks, and funding considerations to support leadership decisions.• Manage financial systems and reporting tools while identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and continuity within finance operations.• Represent the organization in discussions related to financial matters with external partners, government representatives, and financial institutions.• Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion practices within the finance function while reinforcing transparency and ethical conduct.
2026-06-08T00:00:00Z

Plant Controller

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
Plant Controller Our client is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join a manufacturing operation near Kingston, Ontario. This on-site role is ideal for a finance leader who brings strong manufacturing experience and enjoys partnering with plant leadership to drive performance, improve visibility, and support operational decision-making. Based on general knowledge.Responsibilities· Partner with senior leaders and operating teams to provide financial insight that supports business decisions. Based on general knowledge.· Analyze monthly financial results, explain variances, and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cost management. Based on general knowledge.· Lead budgeting, forecasting, and mid-range planning activities. Based on general knowledge.· Build financial models and conduct analysis to evaluate trends, risks, and opportunities. Based on general knowledge.· Prepare journal entries and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records. Based on general knowledge.· Produce management reports and presentations that translate financial data into clear business insights. Based on general knowledge.· Maintain strong financial controls and support compliance with internal policies and reporting requirements. Based on general knowledge.· Oversee inventory and fixed asset accounting. Based on general knowledge.· Support health, safety, and environmental expectations across areas of responsibility. Based on general knowledge.
2026-06-24T00:00:00Z