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Financial Controller
- Newmarket, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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Original job description
Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
We are seeking an experienced Controller, Finance & Accounting to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a growing organization. This position will oversee the monthly close, financial reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, and accounting operations while partnering closely with senior leadership.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with business judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to develop high-performing teams. This role will also play an important part in improving financial processes, leveraging technology, and strengthening the organization's overall finance infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting activities.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
- Oversee account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial analysis.
- Manage SOX compliance and coordinate internal and external audits.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and other financial initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and ERP systems.
- Partner with senior leadership to communicate financial results, risks, and business insights.
- Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team while fostering a high-performance culture.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience.
- Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience with SOX, audits, and month-end/year-end close.
- Experience managing and developing accounting teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and process improvement initiatives.
- CPA designation preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior leadership.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal controls. Partner with senior leadership to communicate financial results and drive improvements in accounting processes and ERP systems.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and over 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles. Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance is essential, with a CPA designation preferred.
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- US GAAP
- Internal Controls
- SOX Compliance
- Audit Coordination
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Profitability Analysis
- ERP Systems
- Team Leadership
- Account Reconciliations
- Financial Analysis
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Financial Controller
- US GAAP
- SOX
- ERP
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Audit
- Month-end Close
- Year-end Close
- Manufacturing
- Industrial Machinery
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Accruals
- Journal Entries