3 results for Assistant Controller in Ottawa, ON

Controller

Gloucester, ON
onsite
Permanent
140000 - 170000 CAD / Yearly
Our client is a growing, well-capitalized Canadian organization entering an exciting phase of expansion. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team and play a key role in building a scalable finance function while supporting a variety of strategic business initiatives. This is a broad Controller position that extends well beyond traditional financial reporting. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to finance transformation, process improvement, systems optimization, acquisition activity, and the continued development of a high-performing finance organization. The Opportunity:Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Controller will oversee the organization's core financial reporting and controllership functions while partnering with leaders across the business to support continued growth. This role offers significant exposure to strategic initiatives and the opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.</li><li>Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.</li><li>Manage the annual external audit process and coordinate with auditors and advisors.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes.</li><li>Prepare management reporting, financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts.</li><li>Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability across the finance function.</li><li>Lead or support finance transformation projects, including ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives.</li><li>Support strategic initiatives, including acquisition-related activities and business integration projects.</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to improve financial processes and support business decision-making.</li><li>Help build and develop the finance team as the organization continues to grow.</li><li>Participate in special projects and other initiatives as required.</li></ul>
2026-06-29T00:00:00Z

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