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Controller

Controller

Kelly • Markham, Ontario, CA
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$115,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Title: Controller

Location: Markham, ON

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: $115,000-$125,000 annually (based on experience)

Kelly Services is recruiting a Controller on behalf of our client, a small to mid-sized real estate development company located in Markham, Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to take the next step in their accounting and finance career by leading the accounting function within a growing organization. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial operations, project accounting, and supporting strategic business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end financial reporting.
  • Oversee project accounting, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting for development projects.
  • Prepare and review project proformas, budgets, and financial analysis.
  • Manage banking relationships, lender reporting, construction draws, and financing requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, CRA, Tarion, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
  • Support audits, internal controls, and continuous process improvements.
  • Lead and mentor the accounting team while partnering with senior leadership to support business decisions.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
  • CPA designation (required).
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • Experience within real estate development, construction is strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, project accounting, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and lender reporting.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Newstar, Jonas, or similar.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Salary $115,000-$125,000 annually (based on experience).
  • Annual performance bonus.
  • Annual salary review.
  • RRSP matching program.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits.
  • Employee discounts

Why Join?

  • Take ownership of the accounting function and contribute to strategic financial decision-making.
  • Work closely with senior leadership while helping support the company's continued growth.
  • Excellent opportunity for career progression and professional development.

Why Kelly®?

As a worker today, it's up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what's next is what we're all about. We know what's going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.

About Kelly®

At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. We're a leading advocate for flexible workstyles because we believe they provide opportunities for growth and career development. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best.

Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request.



As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

With Kelly®, it all adds up.

You’re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and we’re here to help you do just that. Our financial staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing a workplace environment that is inclusive and respects the dignity of those in our workforce. Consistent with that commitment, Kelly will ensure that persons who are otherwise able to work are not unfairly excluded from doing so based upon any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation, and will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the needs of applicants and employees in all employment processes including but not limited to, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, or training.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.
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