Financial Controller
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Financial Controller is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. This role oversees the company’s financial operations, including preparing, reviewing, and analyzing financial statements, managing general ledger activities, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The Financial Controller will develop and maintain accounting policies, monitor budgeting and forecasting processes, and support management with financial analysis to inform strategic decisions. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising accounting staff, managing month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating audits, and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements. The role also involves improving financial systems and controls, supporting cash flow management, and collaborating with leadership to optimize profitability and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Strong Accounting and Finance skills, including knowledge of general ledger management and financial best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing and analyzing Financial Statements and Financial Reporting.
- Advanced Analytical Skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide clear recommendations.
- Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems; strong Excel skills.
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional designation (CPA or equivalent) is an asset.
- Experience in a controller or senior accounting role, ideally within security services, professional services, or related industries.
- Knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and tax regulations; experience with audits and compliance.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear, professional communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and leadership.
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Responsibilities
Oversee financial operations, including financial statements and reporting, general ledger activities, budgeting and forecasting, and month-end and year-end close processes. Supervise accounting staff, coordinate audits, ensure compliance, improve financial systems and controls, and support cash flow and strategic decision-making.
Requirements
Requires experience in a controller or senior accounting role, strong accounting and finance expertise, and knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, audits, and compliance. A post-secondary education in accounting, finance, or a related field is required; a CPA or equivalent designation is an asset, along with ERP and accounting software proficiency, strong Excel skills, and analytical and communication abilities.
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- General Ledger Management
- Budgeting And Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting Policy Development
- Month-End And Year-End Close
- Audit Coordination
- Regulatory Compliance
- Canadian Accounting Standards
- Tax Regulations
- Accounting Software And ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Controls
- Accounting Staff Supervision
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Financial Controller
- Financial Operations
- Financial Statements
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Accounting Policies
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Audit Coordination
- Accounting Standards
- Regulatory Compliance
- Canadian Accounting Standards
- Tax Regulations
- Accounting Software
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Systems
- Internal Controls
- Profitability
- Operational Efficiency
- CPA