Financial Controller Job Description Template
Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: [Brampton, ON] – [On-site ]
Job Type: part-time, 2-3 days a week
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead our accounting department and oversee all daily financial operations. You will manage financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and compliance to support corporate growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting: Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Operations Oversight: Manage full-cycle accounting including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Internal Controls: Establish and enforce robust internal control policies and procedures.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting processes and analyze variances against actual performance.
- Compliance & Audits: Oversee corporate tax filings, regulatory compliance, and coordinate external audit reviews.
- Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and manage the internal accounting and administrative team.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Designation: Active CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) license is highly preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Software: Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced MS Excel.
- Competencies: Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and project management skill
Benefits:
- Dental care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Work Location: In person