Interim Controller - Reporting

Work Model: Remote

Location: Toronto, ON

Term: 3-month contract, 40 hour works

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an Interim Controller - Reporting for a contract engagement. This role is focused on supporting the finance function, requiring strong ownership of consolidated reporting, financial statement preparation, and month-end, quarter-end close activities across a multi-entity structure.

The successful candidate will bring deep technical accounting knowledge, strong public company reporting experience, and the ability to operate independently in a hands-on environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior finance professional who is comfortable stepping in quickly and taking full responsibility for core financial reporting deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements across a multi-entity structure
• Take ownership of month-end and quarter-end close activities, including general ledger review and financial reporting support
• Manage consolidation processes and ensure accuracy and completeness of reporting outputs
• Apply strong technical accounting knowledge to complex accounting matters, including equity accounting, investments, associates, and joint ventures
• Prepare and review external reporting schedules and supporting working papers
• Support audit processes by responding to external auditor requests and owning assigned reporting areas
• Work closely with finance leadership on reporting requirements, issue resolution, and ad hoc analysis
• Help ensure reporting timelines are met with minimal oversight
• Contribute to process improvements where needed across financial reporting and consolidation activities

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred, open to other designations and experience.
• Big 4 public accounting background preferred
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Extensive experience with consolidated financial statements and multi-entity reporting
• Experience with resources or mining industry experience preferred
• Investment accounting and hands-on experience with equity accounting, associates, and joint ventures would be an asset.
• ERP experience (SAP, NetSuite, Workiva, HFM)
• Proven ability to lead month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of reporting deliverables

 Interested?

If this opportunity aligns with your background, please apply or reach out directly for more information or a confidential discussion.

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