Controller

Accountivity is hiring! Job Title: Controller
Location: York Region, ON
Job Type: Permanent
Department: Finance & Administration
Direct Reports: 3– 4
Salary: $120,000 to $130,000/year
Work Model: In Office/Hybrid
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Our client in York Region, ON is actively looking for a Controller to join their team.
Position Description:Job Summary:The Controller provides financial and accounting leadership across Company's multiple sites, divisions, and entities. Reporting to the COO, this hands-on leadership role is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting, accounting operations, financial controls, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
The Controller oversees the full accounting cycle, including general ledger and sub-ledger reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, intercompany transactions, working capital management, and financial reporting. Working closely with the COO and operational leaders, the Controller provides actionable financial insights to support informed decision-making, improve operational efficiency, strengthen financial controls, and drive business performance.
The successful candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with practical problem-solving skills, sound business judgment, and the ability to lead a small finance team while remaining directly involved in key accounting activities.
Key Responsibilities:Accounting Operations & Financial Close
Lead and oversee the full month-end and year-end close process across all sites, divisions, and entities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaid expenses, intercompany transactions, financial statements, and year-end working papers.
Prepare and review general ledger entries, sub-ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies and ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and properly supported.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer billing, cash receipts, payroll accounting, credit management, and collections.
Establish and maintain consistent accounting procedures, close schedules, and reporting deadlines to ensure timely and reliable financial information.
Cash Flow, Treasury & Working Capital
Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity and working capital across sites and divisions, including receivables, payables, inventory, and cash conversion.
Coordinate intercompany cash transfers, weekly payment priorities, collections, and borrowing requirements to ensure sufficient operating liquidity.
Monitor cash flow trends and identify opportunities to improve working capital management and cash availability.
Coordinate banking relationships, financing requirements, and Canadian/U.S. foreign exchange matters in collaboration with the COO.
Provide timely visibility into cash positions, upcoming funding requirements, and potential liquidity risks.
Financial Reporting, Budgeting & Analysis
Prepare and present monthly financial statements, management reports, sales and gross margin reports, and budget-to-actual and prior-period variance analyses.
Support the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts covering income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and capital expenditures.
Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends, cost drivers, margin opportunities, and inefficiencies.
Investigate significant variances, explain underlying causes, and recommend practical corrective actions to the COO and operational leaders.
Develop and maintain financial reporting tools and analysis that improve visibility into business performance and support operational and strategic decision-making.
Manufacturing Finance & Project Evaluation
Oversee manufacturing cost accounting and inventory controls, including material, labour, and overhead costs, production variances, inventory valuation, and cost of sales.
Work with operations to improve cost visibility, inventory accuracy, production reporting, and gross margin performance.
Evaluate business initiatives, operational improvements, and capital expenditure proposals through financial modelling, cost-benefit analysis, payback calculations, and other relevant investment evaluation methods.
Monitor project costs and actual results against approved budgets and original assumptions, identifying variances and recommending appropriate actions.
Maintain the fixed asset register, capital expenditure tracking, and depreciation schedules, ensuring accurate accounting and reporting of capital investments.
Internal Controls, Systems, Compliance, Insurance & Benefits
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, financial procedures, and record-retention practices to safeguard company assets and ensure reliable financial information.
Oversee the integrity and consistency of ERP and financial reporting data, identifying opportunities to improve system utilization, data quality, process efficiency, and reporting accuracy.
Coordinate applicable sales tax filings, payroll remittances, and corporate tax compliance support.
Serve as the primary finance contact for external accountants, auditors, lenders, and relevant government agencies, coordinating information requests and ensuring timely responses.
Manage commercial insurance programs, including coverage reviews, renewals, broker negotiations regarding coverage and premiums, and the resolution of policy and claims-related matters.
Coordinate employee benefits reviews with brokers and advisors, evaluating coverage options, plan costs, and renewal terms, and presenting recommendations to leadership.
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
Lead, coach, and develop a team of 3–4 direct reports, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations, priorities, and deadlines.
Review team deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency, and timely execution.
Maintain a hands-on approach to key accounting activities while developing team capabilities, cross-training, backup coverage, and standardized processes across sites and divisions.
Collaborate with the COO and functional leaders to resolve financial and operational issues, strengthen accountability, and improve business performance.
Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting efficiency, and establish scalable financial practices as business needs evolve.
Qualifications & Experience:
CPA designation required.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance, accounting management, or controllership role.
Demonstrated experience managing accounting and financial reporting across multiple sites, divisions, or legal entities.
Manufacturing finance, cost accounting, inventory management, and production cost analysis experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to lead and develop a small accounting team while maintaining hands‑on responsibility for key financial deliverables.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and operational decision‑making.
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight reporting deadlines, and maintain a high standard of accuracy and accountability.
Technical Skills:
Advanced Microsoft Excel:
Essential, including the ability to work with large datasets, complex formulas, PivotTables, financial models, reconciliations, and management reporting. Power Query experience is an asset.
ERP Systems:
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred, particularly in general ledger, financial reporting, inventory, and multi‑site accounting.
Accounting & Financial Management:
Strong knowledge of full‑cycle accounting, financial statements, month‑end and year‑end close, internal controls, cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and financial and operational analysis.
Financial Systems & Reporting:
Ability to maintain reliable financial data, develop effective reporting tools, and identify opportunities to improve system functionality and reporting processes.
Core Competencies:
Accuracy & Accountability:
Maintains high standards of accuracy, takes ownership of deliverables, and consistently meets deadlines.
Analytical & Commercial Acumen:
Interprets financial and operational data, identifies trends and risks, and translates findings into practical business recommendations.
Hands‑On Leadership:
Balances strategic oversight with direct involvement in day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations.
Problem‑Solving & Initiative:
Takes a proactive, practical approach to resolving issues and improving processes.
Communication & Collaboration:
Communicates financial results, risks, and recommendations clearly to non‑financial stakeholders and builds effective working relationships across the organization.
Continuous Improvement:
Promotes sound financial controls, reliable data, standardized processes, and ongoing improvements in efficiency and effectiveness
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