Our client, a growing and innovative intelligent building technology company, is seeking a seasoned and hands-on
Controller / Head of Finance – PART TIME (Contract – approximately 18 months with a strong possibility of extension). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance leader who enjoys working in entrepreneurial environments and wants to make
a meaningful impact on a growing business while maintaining a flexible schedule.
This role offers the opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership, oversee high-level accounting functions, evaluate and enhance financial systems, and support the organization's next phase of growth. Reporting directly to ownership, you will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting capabilities, and ensuring the company is well-positioned for future expansion.
What our client has to offer:
- Competitive hourly compensation
- PART-TIME workload with flexible scheduling (approximately 1–3 days per week onsite in Oakville)
- Long-term contract opportunity with potential for extension
- Direct partnership with ownership and executive leadership
- Opportunity to lead financial strategy and process improvements
- Growing, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the company's accounting and finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes
- Review and oversee financial statements, reporting packages, and key performance metrics
- Provide strategic financial guidance to ownership and leadership
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities
- Evaluate existing financial systems and recommend enhancements or upgrades
- Lead potential accounting system/ERP assessment and implementation initiatives
- Establish and strengthen financial controls, policies, and reporting processes
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the accounting team, including a full-time Bookkeeper responsible for day-to-day accounting operations
Qualifications:
- CPA designation highly preferred
- Proven experience in a Controller, Head of Finance, Director of Finance, or similar senior finance leadership role
- Comfortable with the Part time Contract nature of the role.
- Experience evaluating, upgrading, or implementing accounting and ERP systems
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to 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.
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