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Controller
Robert Half London, Ontario
Description
Responsibilities:
• Guide the full accounting cycle across multiple entities, ensuring accurate records, timely reporting, and dependable financial information.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate performance, support planning decisions, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, along with detailed variance analysis and management reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and rolling cash flow planning while monitoring liquidity and working capital needs across the organization.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory accounting, and general ledger activities to maintain strong day-to-day financial operations.
• Strengthen internal controls, standardize accounting practices, and support consistent reporting across all business units and intercompany transactions.
• Support contract reviews, pricing decisions, margin analysis, and financial risk assessments to help guide commercial and operational strategy.
• Manage year-end preparation, coordinate with external auditors and advisors, and ensure accurate filings, remittances, and regulatory compliance, including applicable beer and spirits tax obligations.
• Lead, coach, and develop members of the finance team while driving improvements to systems, reporting structures, and overall process efficiency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• CPA designation.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance (including ASPE GAAP).
• Experience overseeing core accounting functions such as payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close activities.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting tools, with the ability to improve system use and reporting processes.
• Ability to analyze financial results, present practical recommendations, and support decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with government remittances, treasury activities, banking relationships, and sales or margin reporting is considered an asset.
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