<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Interim Controller</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Guelph, ON (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)</p><p><strong>Start:</strong> ASAP</p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our client—a growing organization—is seeking an entrepreneurial, hands-on, and systems-savvy Interim Controller. The ideal candidate will work closely with ownership and a small accounting team to ensure a smooth year-end close, drive process improvements, and support ongoing ERP improvements.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee and support the year-end close and financial reporting</li><li>Review the work of accounting team members to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to best practices.</li><li>Monitor and optimize accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash flow</li><li>Prepare and present monthly and year-end financial reports and analysis</li><li>Ensure inventory and cost accounting processes are robust and reconciled</li><li>Communicate effectively with owners and team, modeling a hands-on, collaborative, and entrepreneurial approach</li></ul>

<p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Senior-level accounting experience (Controller or similar), with hands-on ERP/accounting system and year-end close experience</li><li>Strong system savviness—experience with Sage, Microsoft Business Central, or other ERPs highly valued</li><li>Experience in environments with inventory, distribution, or similar operational complexity preferred</li><li>Advanced Excel skills</li><li>CPA designation preferred; other recognized designations considered</li><li>Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; proactive and adaptable</li></ul>

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