Controller

About the Company

A large enterprise operating in a complex, multi-entity environment is seeking an experienced Controller to provide leadership across financial reporting, accounting operations, treasury activities, compliance, audit coordination, internal controls, and finance transformation initiatives.

Why Work Here

• Gain exposure to enterprise-scale financial operations and international business activities.
• Professional designation support.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity to influence processes, systems, and business decision-making across the organization.

About the Opportunity

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Lead legal entity and consolidated financial reporting activities.
• Provide analysis of financial results, key balance sheet accounts, and performance variances.
• Coordinate and manage external audit requirements and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Prepare audit-related materials and act as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Review and oversee tax compliance activities and statutory filings
• Maintain the integrity of financial information through adherence to accounting policies, controls, and governance requirements.

Accounting Operations & Process Management

• Provide leadership and support across core accounting functions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Manage general ledger activities and balance sheet reconciliation processes.
• Review and approve employee expense reporting activities.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliation activities.
• Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and financial controls.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, and automation.
• Support enterprise system implementations and enhancements impacting financial reporting.
• Provide recommendations to leadership regarding process optimization and operational effectiveness.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee daily cash management and banking activities.
• Prepare and analyze cash flow reporting and liquidity metrics.
• Lead cash forecasting and long-range liquidity planning.
• Support treasury activities through robust forecasting and analysis.
• Oversee foreign currency exposure reporting and risk management activities.
• Support transfer pricing and related financial compliance requirements where applicable.

Strategic Partnership & Business Advisory

• Support senior leadership in strategic business initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to provide financial insight and decision support.
• Act as a trusted advisor on financial implications of key business decisions and organizational changes.
• Provide guidance on acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, financial systems initiatives, and new accounting requirements.
• Proactively identify opportunities, risks, and value-creation initiatives.

Team Management & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team.
• Support career development, succession planning, and capability building.
• Establish clear objectives and performance expectations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams.

Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain an effective internal control framework.
• Strengthen controls surrounding financial reporting and operational processes.
• Safeguard organizational assets through sound governance practices.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and monitoring of key controls and business processes.

About You

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Finance and Accounting, including leadership roles within Controllership or General Accounting functions.
• CPA designation required.
• Strong technical expertise in US GAAP and ASPE reporting standards.
• Experience managing complex financial operations, including acquisitions, integrations, and divestitures.
• Industry experience in CPG, retail, manufacturing, construction, food distribution, or similar

Salary Range

$150,000 - $160,000/year

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.