Divisional Controller

Location: Niagara Falls, ON (5 days onsite)

Duration: 6–8 weeks, can be extended if required

Our client, a large and diverse organization within the aggregates and construction sector, is seeking an experienced Divisional Controller to support a complex, high-volume business unit during a short-term leave coverage.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing the full accounting function for a sizeable division, with a focus on ensuring continuity, accuracy, and strong financial oversight in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting for a large, multi-faceted division
• Lead and support Accounting team with various requests
• Review and approve journal entries, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and perform detailed variance analysis
• Manage month-end close process and financial reporting deliverables
• Oversee fixed assets (transfers, capitalization, and depreciation, etc.)
• Support manufacturing accounting, including costing, inventory adjustments, and financial reporting
• Review sales reconciliations to ensure alignment and accuracy
• Review HST returns and maintain integrity of the chart of accounts structure
• Provide financial support to operations, responding to ad hoc inquiries and business needs
• Work extensively in Oracle Cloud ERP and advanced Excel models

Qualifications

• CPA or other relevant accounting designation preferred
• Strong experience in divisional or operational accounting within manufacturing, construction, or similar industries
• Proven ability to manage complex accounting structures (multi-entity, cost center-driven environments)
• Hands-on experience with inventory, costing, and financial statement preparation
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with large ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to navigate a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, responsive approach to supporting operations

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