Our client, a global professional services firm is hiring a hands-on Controller to own day-to-day accounting and lead financial operations while also steering administration, RFP / commercial paperwork, and compliance (≈50% of the role). You’ll build reliable financial reporting, keep audits squeaky-clean, and make sure our client paperwork and corporate filings are buttoned up.
This position reports to the Vice President and plays a critical role in supporting the company’s strategic goals through effective financial management, operational oversight, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the monthly close : reconciliations, accruals / deferrals, consolidations, intercompany, and management reporting.
- Produce timely P&L, balance sheet, cash flow; analyze variances and deliver insight to leadership.
- Oversee AP / AR, billing, collections, and expense management; improve working-capital metrics.
- Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; drive process controls and documentation (SOPs).
- Lead budgeting / forecasting, operating plan updates, and rolling cash forecasts.
- Partner with project leads on project accounting (WIP, revenue recognition, margins, change orders).
- Coordinate year-end review / audit and tax filings with external advisors.
- Administer finance systems (ERP / accounting, billing, payroll), data integrity, and user controls.
Admin, RFP, and compliance
RFP / commercial administration : Own finance sections of proposals, fee schedules, rate cards, insurance certificates (COIs), vendor forms, and client onboarding portals.Contract compliance : Track financial obligations, billing milestones, and deliverables; ensure terms are reflected in invoicing and revenue policies.Corporate compliance : Maintain provincial / federal filings, business licenses, and records; manage policy updates (e.g., travel, spend, purchasing).Insurance & risk : Coordinate insurance renewals / endorsements (GL, E&O / PI, cyber, EPLI); maintain evidence and endorsements for client requests.Internal controls : Monitor approval workflows, segregation of duties, and documentation for audits.Data & privacy support : Partner with IT / ops to align vendor reviews, SOC reports, and DPIAs with client requirements.Vendor management : Set up new vendors, negotiate payment terms, and manage banking / treasury admin.Qualifications
What you bring
7–10+ years progressive accounting experience; CPA (or international equivalent) preferred.Proven success in a hands-on Controller or Assistant Controller role in services / consulting or multi-project environments.Strong knowledge of GAAP, revenue recognition for services, and project accounting.Comfort with RFP administration, COIs, client portals, and contract compliance.Systems : ERP / accounting (e.g., QuickBooks Online and Payworks), Excel / Sheets, and billing tools.Track record of process design / automation and building clean, auditable files.Clear communicator who can translate finance into actions for non-finance partners.Nice to have
Multi-entity or cross-border (Canada / US / EU) experience.Experience with timesheets, PSA, fee schedules, or project profitability tooling.Prior involvement in insurance renewals and policy compliance.#J-18808-Ljbffr