Controller

About Our Client

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

About the Opportunity

• Own and continuously improve core accounting operations, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule

Direct and execute the full monthly close cycle, including journal entries, supporting documentation, and quality review of team outputs

Establish and uphold effective internal control frameworks to safeguard financial accuracy and regulatory compliance

Oversee balance sheet integrity by managing account reconciliations and resolving variances in a timely manner

Administer and maintain the organization’s capital asset records and depreciation schedules

Produce periodic financial reports (monthly, quarterly, and annual), including statements, cash flow analysis, and investment-related entries, aligned with budgeting and liquidity objectives

Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to support leadership decision-making

Coordinate external audit engagements, including audit readiness, documentation preparation, and response to auditor requests

Complete statutory and government reporting requirements (e.g., indirect tax filings) and manage accounting activities for affiliated charitable entities

Evaluate existing accounting policies, systems, and workflows, recommending and implementing enhancements where appropriate

Partner with finance colleagues and internal stakeholders to strengthen governance, reporting consistency, and operational effectiveness

About You

Professional accounting designation (CPA) with formal education in accounting or finance

Approximately 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on technical work and guidance or supervision of junior staff

Strong working knowledge of Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises; experience in the not-for-profit sector is an asset

Advanced Excel skills and strong proficiency with Microsoft 365; experience working with financial systems required

Exposure to reporting automation or analytics tools (e.g., VBA, Power BI, CRM platforms) considered beneficial

Collaborative communicator who builds strong relationships across departments

Highly organized, analytical professional with a strong focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

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 # 465645.

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.

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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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.