7 results for Assistant Controller in Oakville, ON

Assistant Controller

North York, ON
remote
Permanent
100000 - 120000 CAD / Yearly
<ul><li>Oversee all general ledger activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare and analyze comprehensive financial statements </li><li>Preparation of weekly cashflows</li><li>Establish and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate compliance with all Canadian tax regulations and other statutory reporting requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and manage external audit/review.</li><li>Provide financial analysis and support for budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Analyzing and reporting cost variances </li><li>Supervising accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting departments</li><li>HST filing</li><li>US sales tax filing/reconciliations</li><li>Maintain relationship with the bank(s)</li><li>Oversee payroll</li></ul>
2026-07-08T00:00:00Z

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

Toronto, ON
remote
Permanent
160000 - 200000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a publicly traded financial technology organization operating within the digital asset and investment management space. The company is experiencing continued growth through both organic expansion and strategic acquisitions and is seeking a Corporate Controller to join its finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will be responsible for leading the financial reporting function, managing the external audit process, overseeing the quarterly close cycle, and supporting the continued development of the organization's finance infrastructure and internal control environment. This position offers significant exposure to executive leadership, public company reporting, and strategic initiatives within a dynamic and evolving industry. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards.</li><li>Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.</li><li>Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, maintaining reporting deadlines while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce close timelines.</li><li>Prepare financial information and supporting analyses for Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) and other external reporting requirements.</li><li>Research complex accounting matters and prepare technical accounting memoranda to support accounting conclusions.</li><li>Manage the annual external audit and quarterly review processes, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.</li><li>Coordinate audit deliverables across multiple entities and jurisdictions.</li><li>Support the CFO in maintaining and enhancing the organization's internal control framework, including compliance with public company reporting requirements.</li><li>Assist with the implementation and documentation of financial controls, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Provide leadership and oversight to a small team of accounting professionals.</li><li>Review work product, mentor team members, and support ongoing professional development.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing finance function.</li><li>Support treasury management activities, banking relationships, and payment processes.</li><li>Oversee Canadian payroll administration.</li><li>Partner with operational teams across international locations to support reporting requirements, process improvements, and business initiatives.</li><li>Act as a key finance owner of the organization's ERP system, ensuring effective utilization and continuous enhancement.</li><li>Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, scalability, process optimization, and reporting efficiency.</li><li>Support the integration of newly acquired businesses into the finance and reporting infrastructure.</li><li>Identify opportunities to leverage technology to strengthen controls and improve financial reporting processes.</li><li>Partner closely with the CFO on strategic finance initiatives, acquisitions, system implementations, and other projects supporting organizational growth.</li></ul>
2026-06-11T00:00:00Z

Controller

Toronto, ON
onsite
Contract / Temporary
60 - 65 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a retail import export services organization in Toronto, Ontario on a Contract basis. This role is suited to a senior accounting specialist who can provide strong financial oversight across multiple entities while working on site and helping bring greater consistency to reporting. The successful candidate will lead core accounting activities, deliver reliable consolidated financial information, and contribute practical guidance in a dynamic operating environment. Responsibilities:• Oversee full-cycle accounting activities for multiple related entities, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and aligned across the organization.• Prepare and review month-end close activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and timely reporting for leadership.• Produce consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules that provide a clear view of overall business performance.• Work on site in Toronto, Ontario to partner closely with internal stakeholders and support day-to-day financial operations.• Strengthen accounting processes by moving reporting from manual and paper-based methods toward a more centralized cloud-based system.• Monitor the integrity of financial data within QuickBooks and help standardize reporting practices across entities.• Provide high-level accounting support on an ongoing schedule initially, with flexibility to adjust to a more fractional arrangement over time as business needs evolve.• Identify reporting issues, recommend practical improvements, and help maintain effective financial controls in a multi-entity environment.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

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

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