Senior Controller POST NUMBER: 483234

About the Company
Our client is an industrial services business. They are looking for a Senior Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Excellent CFO and great mentor
• Great culture within the team
• Fantastic total compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits package
• CPA dues covered

About the Opportunity

• Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across all entities, including full ownership of group consolidation and reporting Prepare and review internal and external financial statements in accordance with ASPE and applicable standards
  • Own intercompany accounting, eliminations, and the end-to-end consolidation process across all entities Ensure accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation
  • Ensure consistency of accounting policies, processes, and reporting standards across all entities
• Audit & External Relations
  • Lead the external audit process end-to-end, including audit planning, coordination, preparation of consolidated financial statements, and preparation of working papers
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and other third-party professionals
  • Support year-end financial statement preparation and related disclosures
• Leadership & Team Management
  • Manage and mentor 2–3 direct reports (senior accountant(s) / accounting manager level)
  • Set clear expectations, review work, and support professional development within the team
  • Foster a hands-on, detail-oriented, and collaborative accounting culture
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Act as a finance lead for SAGE 300, ensuring data integrity and efficient use of the system
  • Identify opportunities to streamline close processes, improve reporting, and strengthen controls
  • Support process improvements as the organization continues to scale
• Ad Hoc & Strategic Support
  • Partner with operations and senior leadership on financial analysis and special projects
  • Provide accounting support for new entities, restructuring, or internal initiatives as required

About You

• CPA designation (required)
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, including time in industry
• Strong background in corporate accounting, consolidations, and multi-entity environments
• Demonstrated experience managing external audits
• Prior experience supervising and developing accounting staff
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail
• Preferred Experience
• Experience in industrial services, construction, manufacturing, or asset-intensive businesses
• Hands-on experience with SAGE 300 or similar mid-market ERP systems
• Background in both public accounting and private industry environments
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a growing, entrepreneurial business

Salary Range
$155,000 - $165,000 / 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.