Controller
- Brampton, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations, reporting, and accounting functions within a growing organization.
This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to financial management, process improvement, and business performance.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
Prepare and review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports.
Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and internal controls.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and financial regulations.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Support audits and collaborate with senior leadership on financial strategy and decision-making.
Lead and develop the accounting team.
Qualifications
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA designation preferred.
5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
Experience with accounting systems, ERP platforms, and financial reporting tools.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Previous experience in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment is an asset.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Oversee accounting operations and closing processes, and prepare and review financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and management reports. Monitor financial performance and controls, ensure regulatory compliance, improve processes, support audits and strategic decisions, and lead the accounting team.
Requirements
A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, with a CPA designation preferred. Candidates should have at least five years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, strong financial reporting and planning knowledge, experience with accounting systems and ERP platforms, and strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Accounting Operations
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Planning
- Cash Flow Management
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Standards Compliance
- Tax Compliance
- Financial Regulations
- Process Improvement
- Audit Support
- ERP Systems
- Financial Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Transportation
- Logistics
Keywords
- Accounting
- Finance
- Controller
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger
- Month-End Closing
- Year-End Closing
- Financial Statements
- Management Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Financial Planning
- Cash Flow
- Internal Controls
- Accounting Standards
- Tax Requirements
- Financial Regulations
- Process Improvement
- Operational Efficiency
- Audits
- CPA
- Accounting Systems
- ERP Platforms
- Financial Reporting Tools
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Supply Chain