Controller

Join a top employer and take the next step in your career! We’ve partnered with a well-established financing company that is currently looking to add an experienced Controller to their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening internal controls, improving operational efficiency, and supporting the organization's long-term business objectives.

The Controller will lead the accounting team, oversee month-end and year-end financial activities, and ensure the timely delivery of reliable financial information to senior leadership, business partners, and other stakeholders. This role requires a combination of strong technical accounting expertise, effective people leadership, sound financial judgment, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team and oversee day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Manage the month-end close process and ensure financial statements are completed within established deadlines.
• Review monthly financial results, investigate variances, and provide analysis to management and business leaders.
• Oversee cash management, including cash flow forecasting, intercompany collections, and fund transfers.
• Manage financial reporting provided to lenders, business partners, and other external stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across the organization.
• Provide accounting guidance on complex and non-routine transactions in accordance with applicable GAAP.
• Lead the annual audit process, including preparation of working papers, review of audit requests, and communication with external auditors.
• Oversee corporate tax reporting and work with external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings.
• Coordinate regulatory and third-party audits, including CRA reviews and business partner reporting audits.
• Support the preparation and review of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Work with business managers and senior leadership to address accounting questions and support financial decision-making.
• Oversee the company's ERP and accounting systems, including upgrades, configuration changes, and system improvements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting, and automate manual activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team while supporting special projects and other financial initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Designated CPA
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• 5+ years of leadership experience
• Public practice experience is an asset.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $140,000 to $150,000
• 4 weeks’ vacation
• Discretionary bonus
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Hybrid work schedule (2 days in office)

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.