Controller

Controller

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Toronto, Ontario

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Job Description :

Our client in the software sector is looking for a Controller to add to their team. The hands-on Controller to lead the controllership function at the Business Unit (BU) level. This is an ideal role for an accounting leader who is a passionate mentor, results-driven, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator.

Responsibilities of the Controller is as follows :

• Lead and own the month-end close and reporting cycle, ensuring timely close processes, reconciliations, reporting, and insightful analysis across all ledgers.
• Manage month-end submissions in alignment with Group timelines and formats.
• Provide technical accounting leadership (IFRS) and guidance to the BU and Group companies.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in accordance with Group standards.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the business on accounting issues, driving efficiency and adoption of best practices.
• Partner with the Group Technical Accounting and Tax teams to ensure consistent application of policies.
• Oversee statutory filings across all entities, ensuring accuracy and timely filing.
• Manage tax compliance (VAT, GST, Income Taxes, Payroll Taxes), liaising with external advisors as needed and maintaining alignment with the Group Tax team.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, ensuring smooth audit processes through to sign-off and timely remediation of findings.
• Drive working capital performance, build forecasts, and implement actions to optimize cash flow.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles with analysis and inputs to drive informed decision-making.
• Champion financial record-keeping excellence through adoption of technological solutions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with other BUs and functional teams to continuously improve processes and systems.
• Provide training and coaching to Finance teams across the group companies to strengthen financial acumen and reporting capabilities.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the Finance organization.
• As part of a small, agile Finance team, contribute to broader Finance tasks and initiatives as required, particularly during peak periods or coverage needs.

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Additional Information :

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

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