Accountivity is hiring!
Job Title: Controller
Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: $100,000–$125,000/year
Work Model: In Office
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Our client in
Toronto, ON is actively seeking an experienced
Controller to join their team.
Position Summary:
The Controller will be responsible for financial controls, banking oversight, reporting, and compliance across a group of related companies. Reporting directly to ownership and working closely with the finance and accounting team, the Controller will play a key role in maintaining strong financial governance, ensuring effective internal controls, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee banking controls and approval processes across multiple related entities.
- Establish, document, and maintain internal controls, approval workflows, and authorization limits for disbursements and transfers.
- Ensure appropriate segregation of duties for cash management, payments, and banking access.
- Monitor banking activity, signing authorities, and account access across all entities.
- Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements prepared by the finance and accounting team.
- Consolidate and review financial reporting across multiple entities.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
- Provide financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to ownership to support strategic decision-making.
- Support treasury activities, financing arrangements, and intercompany funding.
- Oversee employee benefits administration and related reporting and compliance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian accounting standards, including ASPE, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Ensure financial data privacy and security requirements are maintained, including the protection of sensitive financial, banking, and payroll information.
- Support the annual audit and preparation of year-end working papers.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.
- Perform additional financial projects and ad hoc duties as assigned by ownership.
Qualifications & Skills:
- CPA designation required.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a senior accounting or Controller-level role.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE) and tax compliance.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and accounting software.
- Experience with Sage 300 is preferred.
- Knowledge of financial data privacy and security best practices.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a small finance team.
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.
- Experience in a service, facilities, or multi-entity environment is an asset.
- Fluent in English; bilingual or multilingual skills are an asset.
If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.
