5 results for Assistant Controller in Newmarket, ON

Controller

Mississauga, ON
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 135000 CAD / Yearly
Controller The Opportunity We are partnering with an organization seeking a Controller to take on a hands‑on role with clear people‑leadership responsibility. This position is well suited for someone with several years of project‑driven accounting experience who is ready to step into a formal management role and contribute beyond the numbers.The successful candidate will bring a strong analytical approach, curiosity about business operations, and the ability to lead and develop a growing accounting team. What You’ll Be Responsible For<ul><li>Own and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance</li><li>Review journal entries, accruals, and adjustments while overseeing general ledger close activities</li><li>Analyze and reconcile balance sheet accounts, resolving variances and identifying issues proactively</li><li>Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure reliable and timely period‑end financial reporting</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing insights to leadership</li><li>Establish, enhance, and communicate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop staff to build capability, engagement, and performance</li><li>Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members</li><li>Contribute to ad hoc projects and evolving accounting initiatives as the business grows</li></ul>
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Controller

North York, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
43.5385 - 50.413 CAD / Hourly
Job Title: Controller Location: North York Employment Type: 4-6 months Position Overview Our NPO client is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented and proactive Controller to join their team with strong permanent potential. This position is ideal for someone with experience in nonprofit and fund accounting environments who can take ownership of core accounting processes, support reporting needs, and help ensure accurate allocation and reconciliation of funds. Key Responsibilities· Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.· Post journal entries and maintain accuracy in the general ledger. · Perform high-volume reconciliations between fundraising platforms/channels and bank or revenue accounts.· Investigate discrepancies, follow up with internal teams, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.· Work closely with the foundation/fundraising team to confirm gifts and funds are recorded and allocated properly.· Support gift processing activities and ensure donations are accurately reflected in the accounting system.· Conduct reconciliations frequently as transaction volume has increased significantly. · Maintain strong attention to detail across multiple accounts, transactions, and reporting deadlines.
2026-05-06T00:00:00Z

Controller

Etobicoke, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
45.6 - 52.8 CAD / Hourly
Job Title: Controller Industry: Produce / Food DistributionLocation: Etobicoke, 5 days onsitePosition Overview: Our client, a growing produce company, is seeking a hands-on Controller to support core accounting operations and monthly financial reporting. This role will initially focus on basic accounts payable functions, bank reconciliations, and general ledger activities in support of the monthly financial close. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, managing day-to-day accounting responsibilities, and growing into a leadership position. Working arrangement for this role is 5 days onsite. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform basic accounts payable functions, including invoice review, coding, and processing</li><li>Prepare and complete bank reconciliations on a regular basis</li><li>Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts</li><li>Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and month-end close activities</li><li>Assist with ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial data</li><li>Monitor cash activity and support accounting operations tied to daily transactions</li><li>Partner with leadership on process improvements and accounting workflow efficiencies</li><li>Help ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Full ownership of monthly financial reporting</li><li>Monitoring currency purchases and related activity</li><li>Oversight of bank reconciliations and general accounting operations</li><li>Leadership of the accounting team, including direct management of A/R, A/P, and the Accounting Manager</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Controller

Pickering, ON
onsite
Permanent
125000 - 140000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is seeking an experienced Controller for a client organization. This senior finance leadership role will oversee the business unit’s financial, accounting, and administrative functions while serving as a strategic partner to operations and senior leadership. The Controller will be responsible for end-to-end financial management, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, compliance, and team leadership. This position will also oversee local compliance activities, internal controls, ERP functionality, IT coordination, and business software applications to support financial accuracy, governance, and operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting<ul><li>Lead the full accounting cycle across multiple revenue streams and business lines</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial results for operational leadership, corporate reporting, and regulatory requirements</li><li>Ensure compliance with US GAAP and IFRS reporting standards</li><li>Analyze financial performance, explain budget-to-actual variances, and prepare monthly management reporting and analysis</li><li>Develop forecasts, budgets, and financial projections</li><li>Prepare corporate reporting packages, including risk assessments, process improvement initiatives, and sales analysis</li></ul> Tax, Audit & Compliance<ul><li>Oversee tax filings and required reporting to corporate and government agencies</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate governance, company policies, and internal controls</li><li>Lead internal and external audits, including financial and legal reviews</li><li>Prepare supporting documentation for annual corporate governance and reporting requirements</li><li>Coordinate compliance related to customs, tariffs, and other trade requirements</li></ul> Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Support<ul><li>Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff across accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and general accounting</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Internal Controls, Tax, IT, and other corporate stakeholders</li><li>Support local IT operations and ERP system enhancements or implementations</li><li>Oversee intercompany reconciliations</li><li>Maintain oversight of company assets, including lease administration and insurance-related valuations</li><li>Review and prepare capital expenditure requests</li></ul>
2026-04-30T00:00:00Z

Division Controller

Oakville, ON
onsite
Permanent
120000 - 130000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is an established and growing privately-held company with multiple locations across Ontario. Due to expansion of the Finance team, they are seeking a Division Controller to lead the financial operations of one of the company's largest divisions. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader who thrives in a highly collaborative, onsite environment and is motivated by continuous learning and career progression within a growing, complex organization.This role works closely with operational leaders across multiple sites and offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making. This position requires regular ongoing travel to various sites across Ontario, and as a result, can be based in one of three locations: Niagara, Oakville or Barrie. Travel is required 12 months out of the year without exception. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare, review, and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements and cost reports, identifying trends and areas of concern for senior leadership</li><li>Oversee general ledger and subsidiary ledger maintenance to ensure data integrity and accuracy</li><li>Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data within the ERP system</li><li>Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes, providing insights into anticipated financial performance</li><li>Prepare year-end working papers and supporting documentation for audited financial statements</li><li>Complete regulatory filings, including T5 and T5018 slips, excise tax filings, and HST reviews</li><li>Attend operational, financial, and senior management meetings to provide financial leadership and guidance</li><li>Implement and maintain robust internal controls to protect the integrity of financial reporting systems and processes</li><li>Lead, mentor, and oversee direct reports to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely completion of work</li></ul>Why Join?<ul><li>Highly collaborative, onsite culture</li><li> with close ties to operations and leadership</li><li>Hands‑on learning opportunities across complex, diversified business units</li><li>Clear career growth within a stable, long‑standing organization</li><li>Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits</li></ul>
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z