Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 26, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 8,398
Employers: 3,038

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $80,375Across 892 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $34.59Across 464 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $73,863Across 57 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $6,849Across 20 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 2%126 listings
Hybrid: 24%2,039 listings
On-site: 74%6,204 listings

Not specified: <1% (29 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (309), Scotiabank (265), CIBC (200).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Accounting Technician
Baker Tilly Canada
The Pas, MB
- Full-time
We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our team in the Pas, Manitoba - this is a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes, and your ambition will help shape…
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Senior Accountant
Baker Tilly Canada
The Pas, MB
- Full-time
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Accounting Technician
Baker Tilly Canada
Flin Flon, MB
- Full-time
We are looking for an Accounting Technician to join our team in Flin Flon, Manitoba - this is a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes, and your ambition will help shape…
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Senior Accountant
Baker Tilly Canada
Flin Flon, MB
- Full-time
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IT Internal Auditor
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
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Financial Manager
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking an experienced Financial Leader that can work with various stakeholders within the Finance and Accounting function as well as our Customer Service organization. This…
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Internal Auditor (Business Control & IT)
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
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Financial Manager - PLM (Product Line Mgmt)
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Financial Analyst - Accounting/FP&A
PALFINGER
Niagara Falls, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Financial Analyst/AFM Potential – Direct Fulfillment
The Home Depot Canada
Vaughan, ON
- Full-time
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Financial Advisor - CIRO-ID
CIBC
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Personal Banker
BMO
Saint-Georges, QC
- Full-time
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Personal Banker
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Colwood, BC
- Full-time
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Personal Banker Associate
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Personal Banker
BMO
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Financial Planner
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- Full-time
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Senior Accounting Manager
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Brampton, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized professional to join our Finance team as a Senior Accounting Manager .
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Junior Accountant
Aston Carter
Calgary, AB
- $33 to $36 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Junior Accountant supports the corporate accounting function with a strong focus on detailed reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis. This role requires a solid…
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Senior Finance Manager
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
- $9,599.75 to $14,385.5 CAD / month
- Full-time
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Finance Director
Aston Carter
Toronto, ON
- $70 to $75 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Finance Director leads core financial reporting, regulatory reporting, and FP&A activities while playing a key role in ongoing finance transformation initiatives. This role oversees…
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Finance Manager
GoodWork.ca
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Evergreen is seeking a Finance Manager to join our team.
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Junior Accountant
Aston Carter
AB · Edmonton, AB
- $33 to $36 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Junior Accountant supports the corporate accounting function with a strong focus on detailed reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis. This role requires a solid…
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Junior Accountant
Aston Carter
Vancouver, BC
- $33 to $36 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Junior Accountant supports the corporate accounting function with a strong focus on detailed reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis. This role requires a solid…
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Finance Manager
Aston Carter
AB · Edmonton, AB
- $100,000 to $115,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Our client is seeking an experienced finance leader to drive strategic finance initiatives, operational excellence, and business transformation. This role combines financial leadership,…
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Payroll Specialist III
Dayforce
Canada

LRO Staffing

Corporate Controller - Permanent - 19556

Ottawa, ON, Canada

The salary band for this role is $130,000 to $165,000, dependent on relevant previous experience. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The salary band for this role is $130,000 to $165,000, dependent on relevant previous experience.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 15, 2026
Experience: 7+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance within a similar role for a medium-to-large organization, including 2+ years of leadership of an accounting team
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

About The Opportunity

Our growing client in Ottawa East is looking for a Corporate Controller to join their fast-paced, dynamic organization on a full-time, permanent basis.

This opportunity joins a progressive organization that offers professional growth within a collaborative, positive, work culture, paired with a competitive total compensation package.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Oversee Accounting & Human Resources team to ensure accuracy and submissions in a timely manner, providing support as needed
Evaluation of WIP, prepaids, accruals, asset management, holdbacks, and monitoring of aging; appropriate follow-up when necessary
Oversee compliance of contract terms and ensure proper set up for projects including billing, costing, tax compliance, and labour requirements
Oversee job costing, review of costing reports, and cost allocation, as well as providing insight to costing fluctuations and adjustments as needed
Coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances
Risk Analysis and ad hoc analysis as needed
Preparing Month and Year End closing, ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and properly documented
Liaising with auditors, take an active role in internal and external Audit, providing required reporting
Evaluation of processes, development and integration of efficiencies, policies & procedures as needed
Ensuring compliance as well as implementation of policies and procedures, monitoring for accurate and successful execution
Provide mentorship and development for Accounting team through thoughtful evaluation
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders and presenting financial reports
Provide contributions and recommendations regarding financial aspects of the business, communicating with Senior Management on financial variances and strategies, including developing long-term growth models
Participate in other active projects and ad hoc reporting as needed

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

CPA Designation, or in pursuit of CPA
Must have experience in the Construction industry (project-focused experience, ideally on the commercial side)
7+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance within a similar role for a medium-to-large organization, including 2+ years of leadership of an accounting team
Strong oral, written, and communication skills in English
Strong problem-solving skills
Highly organized, strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, collaborative

About the Job

The salary band for this role is $130,000 to $165,000, dependent on relevant previous experience.

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to sgomi@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19556.

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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Responsibilities

Oversee accounting and human resources operations, project costing and contract compliance, financial close, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Lead and develop the accounting team, improve processes and controls, and advise senior management on financial performance and long-term growth.

Requirements

A CPA designation or progress toward one is required, along with construction industry experience, ideally in commercial project-focused work. Candidates need 7+ years of accounting and finance experience in a similar role at a medium-to-large organization, including at least 2 years leading an accounting team, as well as strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Skills

Financial Reporting
Accounting
Human Resources Oversight
Job Costing
Budgeting and Forecasting
Risk Analysis
Month-End and Year-End Closing
Audit Coordination
Contract Compliance
Tax Compliance
Process Improvement
Team Leadership and Mentorship
Financial Analysis
Stakeholder Communication
Construction Industry Experience
CPA

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Hiring contact email

sgomi@lrostaffing.com

Keywords

CPA
Corporate Controller
Construction Industry
Commercial Construction
Accounting
Finance
Human Resources
Work in Progress (WIP)
Prepaids
Accruals
Asset Management
Holdbacks
Aging Analysis
Contract Compliance
Project Setup
Billing
Job Costing
Cost Allocation
Budgeting
Financial Forecasting
Variance Analysis
Risk Analysis
Month-End Closing
Year-End Closing
Internal Audit
External Audit
Policies and Procedures
Financial Reporting
Long-Term Growth Models

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