Controller
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
Role Description The Controller is a full-time, on-site role based in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management and accounting operations for GTI Global Logistics. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing the general ledger, supervising accounts payable and receivable, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, and ensuring accurate and timely closing processes. The Controller will maintain internal controls, monitor cash flow, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and local regulations. This role will partner with leadership to provide financial analysis, support strategic decision-making, and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency within the international logistics environment. The Controller will also lead and mentor accounting staff, implement best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business growth.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting, general ledger management, and preparation of financial statements.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and cash flow management.
- Familiarity with internal controls, compliance, and accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or ASPE).
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, as well as advanced skills in Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop an accounting or finance team.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with operations, leadership, and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience as a Controller or in a senior accounting role, ideally within logistics, transportation, or a related industry.
- Ability to work on-site in the Greater Toronto Area and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Oversee financial management and accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, financial statements, closing processes, internal controls, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance. Provide financial analysis to support leadership decisions, improve financial efficiency, lead and mentor accounting staff, and collaborate across teams to support business growth.
Requirements
Requires strong accounting and financial management expertise, experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cash flow, internal controls, and accounting standards such as IFRS or ASPE. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree, senior accounting or Controller experience, proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, and Excel, and demonstrated leadership and communication skills; a CPA or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Skills
- Financial Accounting
- General Ledger Management
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- Cash Flow Management
- Internal Controls
- Regulatory Compliance
- IFRS
- ASPE
- Accounting Software
- ERP Systems
- Advanced Excel
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Transportation
Keywords
- Financial Accounting
- General Ledger
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Statements
- Month-End Closing
- Quarterly Closing
- Annual Closing
- Internal Controls
- Cash Flow Management
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Analysis
- IFRS
- ASPE
- Accounting Software
- ERP Systems
- Excel
- Financial Reporting
- CPA
- Accounting Operations
- Regulatory Compliance
- Team Leadership
- International Logistics
- Cross-Border Trade
- Transportation
- Supply Chain