Our client is a growing, well-capitalized Canadian organization entering an exciting phase of expansion. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative leadership team and play a key role in building a scalable finance function while supporting a variety of strategic business initiatives. This is a broad Controller position that extends well beyond traditional financial reporting. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to finance transformation, process improvement, systems optimization, acquisition activity, and the continued development of a high-performing finance organization.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to senior finance leadership, the Controller will oversee the organization's core financial reporting and controllership functions while partnering with leaders across the business to support continued growth. This role offers significant exposure to strategic initiatives and the opportunity to help shape the future of the finance function within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage the annual external audit process and coordinate with auditors and advisors.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare management reporting, financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability across the finance function.
• Lead or support finance transformation projects, including ERP optimization, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Support strategic initiatives, including acquisition-related activities and business integration projects.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial processes and support business decision-making.
• Help build and develop the finance team as the organization continues to grow.
• Participate in special projects and other initiatives as required.

Qualifications:

• CPA designation required.
• Big 6 public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Progressive accounting experience with a combination of public accounting and industry.
• Strong technical accounting and IFRS financial reporting expertise.
• Experience managing external audits and complex financial reporting.
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement scalable financial controls.
• Experience with ERP systems, finance transformation, or system implementations is considered an asset.
• Exposure to acquisitions or integration activities is an asset.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing organization with a strong long-term growth strategy.
• Play a key role in shaping and scaling the finance function.
• Gain exposure to strategic projects, finance transformation, and business growth initiatives.
• Work closely with an experienced leadership team in a collaborative environment.
• Hybrid work arrangement based in the Greater Toronto Area, with occasional travel as required.
• Excellent opportunity for a high-performing CPA seeking a broad, value-added Controller role with significant long-term career growth.

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