Controller

About Our Client

Our client is sourcing a Controller for a 6-month contract.

About the Opportunity

External Financial Reporting :

• Lead the preparation and delivery of periodic external financial reports

Coordinate reporting inputs across multiple internal teams

Oversee consolidated financial statements and narrative disclosures

Partner with executive leadership to ensure consistent, transparent communication of financial results Technical Accounting & Policy :

Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess organizational impact

Develop technical analyses and internal accounting guidance

Advise stakeholders on non-routine or complex accounting matters

Engage external advisors as needed on accounting interpretations Business Change & Growth Support :

Design accounting and reporting approaches to support new initiatives or organizational changes

Improve reporting efficiency while maintaining strong governance and controls

Support transaction-related accounting and disclosure considerations Audit & External Liaison :

Manage audit planning, execution, and issue resolution

Ensure audit readiness through strong documentation and coordination

Maintain effective working relationships with external auditors

About You

Qualifications & Background :

Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)

Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or a related business field

Advanced knowledge of international accounting standards and complex judgment-based accounting matters

Exposure to cross-border reporting frameworks or public market disclosure requirements is beneficial Experience Profile :

Extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting leadership within a regulated or capital-intensive environment

Demonstrated ownership of quarterly and annual external reporting cycles

Proven ability to manage external audits and act as the primary point of contact with audit firms

Background supporting organizational growth, structural change, or transaction-related accounting is an asset

Experience within industries involving large-scale assets or operations is preferred Core Capabilities :

Strong technical accounting and financial disclosure expertise

Hands-on ability to analyze and validate financial data within enterprise financial systems

Solid understanding of end-to-end financial processes, including consolidation and intercompany reporting

Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight reporting deadlines

Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters into clear disclosures

Collaborative leadership style with experience guiding and developing team members

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 466972.

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.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

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By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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.

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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 :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.