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Controller

Robert Half • Toronto, ON, CA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
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Job description

Our client is an established owner‑managed family business run by the third generation of family members. The organization boasts stability and long-tenured employees over its 75 years in busines. Due to an upcoming retirement, our client is seeking a hands‑on Controller to lead the financial operations and support the company's continued growth. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment—someone flexible, resourceful, and willing to roll up their sleeves to help wherever needed.

As a key member of the leadership team, you will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, enhance systems and processes, and budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. Our client is looking for an experienced leader who values teamwork, collaboration, and getting things done in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee monthly and year‑end close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements.
  • Establish, maintain, and enforce accounting policies and procedures aligned with ASPE and organizational standards.
  • Lead preparation of audit documentation and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with all tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation to strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency.
  • Process bi‑monthly payroll using a third‑party system; manage employee benefits and pension programs.
  • Support initiatives related to internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance.
  • Jump in wherever needed—supporting AP, AR, cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance during peak periods or when priorities shift.

What is in it for You?

  • Opportunity to influence and improve processes in a hands-on, entrepreneurial setting.
  • Competitive salary, performance bonus, health benefits, RRSP match, and company-paid CPA dues and professional development.
  • Flexible hybrid work model which requires onsite presence only one day per week.
  • 37.5 hour work week and good work / life balance.
  • Opportunity to join a stable and successful owner-managed business with long-tenured staff and minimal staff turnover.
  • Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Commerce.
  • CPA designation preferred .
  • 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Extensive accounting experience within an owner‑managed business.
  • Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in a wholesale or distribution environment.
  • Strong understanding of ASPE and Canadian financial reporting standards.
  • Willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
  • Proven leadership with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach.
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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