Controller

Our distribution client, is seeking a highly motivated and independent Controller to join their team in Thorold, ON. This is a crucial role for a candidate eager to drive efficiency, own critical financial processes, and lead a diverse accounting team within a company experiencing significant growth and cultural transformation. If you are a proactive problem-solver with strong leadership skills and a CPA designation, this opportunity offers a chance to make a substantial impact.

What our client has to offer:

• Competitive base compensation plus standard benefits package, paid for by the compan
• 2% RSP matching progra
• Opportunity to contribute significantly to a growing compan
• A full-time, in-office work environment with flexibility for personal needs

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage full-cycle accounting including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for both Canadian and U.S. operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and fixed assets, resolving complex accounting issues
• Lead and mentor a diverse accounting team, fostering accountability and growth, and managing staff development
• Identify and independently solve problems, driving process improvement and efficiency across financial operations
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital needs, providing clear visibility into cash positions
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements, coordinating with external parties
• Lead and support special initiatives, including system enhancements and process redesign, acting as a finance partner to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation is a non-negotiable
• The ideal profile is a solid Controller, Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager
• Proven experience owning the month-end close process
• Experience managing a small to mid-sized accounting team
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, with a focus on independent resolution
• Experience with Dynamics Business Central is preferred

#ACC1 This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.