<p>Our Global Manufacturing client is looking for a detail-oriented and strategic Controller to join their team in Richmond Hill, Ontario. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, including reporting, compliance, and planning, while ensuring the efficient operation of accounting processes. As a key leader, you will collaborate with various departments to provide insights that drive business performance and manage financial risks effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise the full accounting cycle, including month-end processes, journal entries, and financial reporting, to ensure compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and present monthly financial results during operational review meetings, offering insights into key performance metrics.</p><p>• Act as the primary liaison for external audits, tax compliance, and periodic bank reviews, ensuring all reporting obligations are met.</p><p>• Manage and optimize financial systems and processes to streamline and standardize accounting operations.</p><p>• Oversee and mentor finance and accounting staff, providing constructive feedback and conducting annual performance reviews.</p><p>• Monitor and manage customer credit exposure, inventory liability, and expense control to mitigate financial risks.</p><p>• Maintain fixed asset records and track capital expenditures against approved budgets.</p><p>• Implement and uphold internal controls to identify and address potential financial risks.</p><p>• Develop rolling financial forecasts, including weekly profit and loss updates and cash flow projections, to support strategic decision-making.</p><p>• Collaborate with department leaders to prepare annual budgets, including sales projections, labour analysis, and expense planning.</p>
<p><strong>Join a Supportive & Collaborative Team in a Hybrid Environment!</strong></p><p>Are you passionate about excellence in financial management? Do you believe that financial stability is key to driving organizational growth and success? Our client shares your vision and we invite you to bring your expertise to our client's team as <strong>Controller. </strong>With over 70 locations across Canada, our client is a leader in their industry. Their supportive and collaborative culture has fostered an environment where people love coming to work every day and knowing they’re making a meaningful impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What Makes Them Unique</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Collaborative & Supportive Culture</strong>: They value teamwork, innovation, and shared success. You’ll join a team that works closely together and supports one another to achieve our mission.</li><li><strong>Hybrid Flexibility</strong>: While this role is primarily on-site at their Oakville head office, they offer hybrid work so you can enjoy the best of both worlds.</li><li><strong>A Positive Work Environment</strong>: Be part of a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together and contributing to our shared goals.</li></ul><p><strong>About the Role: </strong></p><p>As the Controller, you’ll oversee financial operations and play a pivotal role in driving the company's continued success. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of financial management responsibilities, focused on the company's mission while maintaining robust fiscal health.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key responsibilities include:</strong></p><ul><li>Guiding Franchise Partners and their bookkeepers on basic financial matters, including POS and QuickBooks.</li><li>Collaborating with the procurement team on inventory management.</li><li>Supervising sales data exports from in-house systems to accounting software.</li><li>Managing vendor payments and franchisee accounts receivable.</li><li>Ensuring tax compliance, filing, planning, and reporting.</li><li>Overseeing payroll and employee records for our office team.</li><li>Handling full-cycle accounting, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), reconciliations, and month/year-end closings.</li><li>Developing and presenting financial statements, forecasts, variance analyses, and cash flow projections to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Improving financial policies and processes as needed.</li><li>Coordinating and managing the budgeting process while controlling expenses.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love Working Here:</strong></p><ul><li>You’ll join a team rooted in <strong>collaboration, purpose, and positivity</strong>.</li><li>Our employees consistently highlight our <strong>supportive culture and the joy of coming to work</strong>.</li><li>You’ll enjoy <strong>hybrid flexibility</strong>.</li><li>You’ll make a real impact by contributing to an organization whose mission improves lives every day.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial management functions for North America. In this role, you will provide strategic financial insights, manage compliance, and oversee financial planning, reporting, and budgeting processes. This is a long-term contract opportunity for 12 months based in Toronto, Ontario, offering the chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Work model: 2-3 days onsite in downtown Toronto, ON office location.</p><p>Contract length: 12 mon.</p><p>Experience required: Consulting, Services, Agency, Project Management/Project Accounting </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely financial reports for North American leadership and the global finance team, including monthly management accounts.</p><p>• Develop and refine financial dashboards and performance metrics to provide clear insights into business operations.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting activities to support strategic planning.</p><p>• Monitor project-level financial performance, ensuring profitability and effective working capital management.</p><p>• Collaborate with project managers to address financial risks and provide solutions to enhance project outcomes.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and state/provincial filings, while supporting audit processes.</p><p>• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function to enhance efficiency and service levels.</p><p>• Manage and mentor a team of four finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.</p>
