Financial Controller

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to join our team and work closely with our Accounting & Finance Lead. This role is ideal for someone who brings strategic financial leadership but also has the technical accounting experience to understand and oversee the day-to-day financial operations of a growing business. We are looking for someone who can see the bigger financial picture while still being comfortable getting into the details when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with the Accounting & Finance Lead and senior leadership on financial strategy and business decisions
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning and financial analysis
• Review and oversee monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes
• Review financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow reporting
• Maintain strong accounting policies, processes and internal controls
• Provide senior oversight of AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations and general ledger activity
• Review journal entries, accruals, adjustments and complex accounting matters
• Oversee GST/HST, tax compliance and year-end requirements
• Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors and other financial partners
• Identify financial risks, trends and opportunities and provide clear recommendations to leadership
• Improve financial reporting, accounting systems, processes and automation
• Support the continued development and mentorship of the accounting and finance team
• Identify and implement AI tools to streamline accounting, reporting, forecasting and analysis, while maintaining data accuracy, security and internal controls
• Ensure financial information is accurate, timely and structured to support forecasting and decision-making

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Controller, Corporate Controller, Director of Finance and/or CFO
• Strong hands-on Controller experience is required
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, reconciliations and internal controls
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow management
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting and tax requirements
• Experience working with external accountants and auditors
• Strong accounting systems and process-improvement experience
• Strong working knowledge of AI and automation tools in finance, with experience incorporating them into accounting and reporting processes
• CPA designation preferred
• Excellent analytical, leadership and communication skills

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, knowledgeable and comfortable working as part of an established finance team.The successful candidate will work closely with our Accounting & Finance Lead, bringing senior financial expertise, mentorship and strategic insight while helping strengthen the systems, controls and processes already in place.