Financial Controller

Corporate Controller (16-Month Contract)

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Corporate Controller to lead the organization's accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions. The Corporate Controller will oversee corporate accounting operations, manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensure tax and regulatory compliance, and deliver accurate, timely financial reporting to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting

· Oversee the accurate and timely processing of transactions, accruals, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, and financial statement preparation.

· Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.

· Ensure accurate invoicing and expense recoveries, where applicable.

· Prepare and review account reconciliations and financial analyses.

· Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and maintain accounting policies and procedures.

· Oversee financial statement preparation and support the annual audit process.

· Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.

· Identify financial, operational, or reporting issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

· Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

· Lead and mentor the accounting team, ensuring effective delegation of responsibilities and appropriate internal controls.

· Maintain segregation of duties and strengthen internal control processes.

· Evaluate and improve accounting processes, systems, and controls to drive efficiency and accuracy.

· Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support business initiatives and operational needs.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

· Oversee the preparation and filing of corporate tax, sales tax (GST/HST), and other regulatory filings.

· Coordinate with external advisors and auditors to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and reporting requirements.

· Ensure tax payments, remittances, and filings are completed accurately and on time.

· Stay current on changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

· CPA designation required.

· 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

· 3+ years of experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar leadership role.

· Public accounting experience (Big 4 or mid-market accounting firm experience considered an asset).

· Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and Canadian accounting standards (ASPE).

· Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and NetSuite financial systems/ERP platforms.

· Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

· Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with 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.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present you as a candidate for the foregoing position. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if one is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected] .

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies in English here and in French here . Additionally, the company uses AI to perform preliminary screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).