Financial Controller
- St. Thomas, ON, Canada
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 · Full-time
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- Salary: $100,000 - $130,000
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing complex accounting across multiple entities while partnering closely with leadership to strengthen processes, reporting, and financial systems as the business grows. This role supports both finance and operations, requiring a highly analytical, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What We Offer:
- Salary: $100,000 - $130,000
- Job Type: Hybrid
- Benefits: Comprehensive health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
What You'll Do:
- Lead core accounting and finance operations including AR, AP, payroll, month-end/year-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data, manage intercompany transactions, and maintain compliance with ASPE standards
- Oversee regulatory filings, audit preparation, internal controls, and development of accounting policies and procedures
- Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning in partnership with senior leadership
- Drive system and process improvements, acting as ERP (Vista by Viewpoint) subject matter expert to enhance reporting and scalability
- Partner with operations on project and construction accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, margin analysis, and project performance tracking
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial visibility, support decision-making, and mentor junior accounting staff
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree and CPA designation required
- 5 + years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of ASPE, project-based accounting, and multi-entity structures
- Proven ability to build and improve accounting processes in growing organizations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and complex reconciliations
- Experience with Vista by Viewpoint or similar construction ERP systems
If this sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to apply today!
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Responsibilities
Lead accounting and finance operations across multiple entities, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, effective controls, and reliable cash flow forecasting. Partner with leadership and operations to improve systems and processes, support project and construction accounting, and strengthen financial decision-making.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree and CPA designation are required, along with at least five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing. Candidates should have strong knowledge of ASPE, project-based and multi-entity accounting, advanced Excel skills, process improvement experience, and familiarity with Vista by Viewpoint or a similar construction ERP.
Skills
- Accounting Operations
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Intercompany Accounting
- ASPE Compliance
- Regulatory Filings
- Audit Preparation
- Internal Controls
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Planning
- ERP Systems
- Project Accounting
- Construction Accounting
- Job Costing
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
- Construction
Keywords
- CPA
- ASPE
- Vista By Viewpoint
- ERP
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Intercompany Transactions
- Regulatory Filings
- Audit Preparation
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Policies
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Planning
- Project Accounting
- Construction Accounting
- Job Costing
- WIP Schedules
- Margin Analysis
- Multi-Entity Accounting
- Manufacturing