Accounting & finance jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 9,773
Employers: 3,342

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $80,153Across 1,022 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $34.58Across 519 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $73,156Across 63 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $6,864Across 24 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $25.81Across 10 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 1%133 listings
Hybrid: 24%2,377 listings
On-site: 74%7,230 listings

Not specified: <1% (33 listings)

Employers hiring include RBC (346), Scotiabank (301), CIBC (268).

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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Stevenson & White

Financial Controller

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$120,000 to $130,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $120,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 25, 2026
Experience: Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including statement preparation, payroll, internal financial reporting and financial analysis
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Headquartered in Ottawa, our local high-tech client is well-known for delivering world-class environmental solutions. To support its continued scale and market growth, they are seeking a hands-on, solutions-oriented Financial Controller to join their management team on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Controller will oversee the entire day-to-day accounting operations, manage full-cycle close procedures, and drive corporate process improvements. The ideal candidate is an agile leader well-versed in the reporting requirements of publicly traded environments, skilled at managing competing priorities and dedicated to building high-performing teams. Main responsibilities:

Own the full-cycle accounting close process, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and manage external audits and tax compliance requirements
Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and payroll
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and government reporting and remittance requirements
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting, operational efficiency, and internal controls
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

The main qualifications for this role include:

CPA designation in good standing
Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including statement preparation, payroll, internal financial reporting and financial analysis
Prior controller-level or management level experience is preferred
Experience with multi-entity financial reporting, consolidation and intercompany accounting is an asset
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with ERP systems – advanced proficiency in Excel
Must hold or be eligible to obtain Secret-level security clearance

How You Will Be Rewarded:

$120,000 - $130,000 annual salary range
Bonus potential
4 weeks’ vacation
Hybrid work environment
Excellent benefits plan
RRSP plan, stock options, and an employee share purchase plan
Free parking

Location: Ottawa

Internal Job ID#: 5131

Recruiter Name: Matt Stevenson

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Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely consolidated financial statements. Manage audits, tax compliance, and reporting requirements while improving processes and internal controls and developing the accounting team.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation in good standing and at least five years of progressive accounting experience, including financial statement preparation, payroll, internal reporting, and financial analysis. Controller or management experience is preferred; multi-entity reporting and consolidation experience, strong communication skills, ERP proficiency, advanced Excel skills, and eligibility for Secret-level security clearance are also sought.

Skills

Full-Cycle Accounting Close
Consolidated Financial Reporting
External Audit Management
Tax Compliance
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
General Ledger
Account Reconciliations
Payroll
Accounting Standards Compliance
Internal Controls
Process Improvement
Team Leadership and Development
ERP Systems
Advanced Excel

Benefits

Bonus Potential
Four Weeks' Vacation
Hybrid Work Environment
Benefits Plan
RRSP Plan
Stock Options
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Free Parking

Visa sponsorship

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Hiring contact

Matt Stevenson

Keywords

CPA
Financial Controller
Accounting Operations
Month-End Close
Quarter-End Close
Year-End Close
Financial Statements
Consolidation
Multi-Entity Reporting
Intercompany Accounting
External Audits
Tax Compliance
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
General Ledger
Reconciliations
Payroll
Accounting Standards
Internal Controls
Process Improvement
Financial Analysis
ERP Systems
Excel
Publicly Traded Environment
Secret-Level Security Clearance

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