Position Summary
The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the organization's full-cycle accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, effective internal controls and timely completion of all accounting activities.
This role manages accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, month-end and year-end close processes, treasury functions, financial statement preparation, and audit support. The Financial Controller works closely with management, banking partners, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to support business objectives and maintain financial integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Manage all aspects of full-cycle accounting, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll accounting.
- Prepare, review, and post month-end journal entries to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Assist in the preparation, analysis, and continuous improvement of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Prepare month-end and year-end account reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal control requirements.
- Support management with financial analysis and reporting to facilitate decision-making.
Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Cash Management
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Update and maintain biweekly accounts payable cash flow forecasts and reporting.
- Process monthly wire payments and ensure appropriate approvals and supporting documentation are maintained.
- Monitor cash balances and support treasury management activities.
Payroll Administration
- Administer and record biweekly payroll transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
- Ensure payroll accounting records are complete and aligned with payroll reports and statutory requirements.
Month-End Close & Journal Entries
- Prepare and post month-end Visa journal entries.
- Prepare and record management fee accruals and intercompany loan interest entries.
- Review accounting transactions to ensure proper classification and accuracy.
- Participate in the month-end close process and ensure deadlines are consistently met.
Fixed Asset Management
- Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure additions, disposals, and transfers are accurately recorded.
- Prepare monthly depreciation calculations and post related journal entries.
- Reconcile fixed asset balances and provide supporting schedules as required.
Regulatory Compliance & Remittances
- Calculate and file monthly WSIB, EHT remittances in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and submit quarterly Euler sales declarations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements.
Audit & Tax Support
- Prepare and submit monthly provincial tax filings, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and filing deadlines.
- Prepare year-end working papers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for external auditors.
- Support annual financial statement audits by providing accurate and timely documentation, analyses, and responses to audit inquiries.
- Assist in the preparation and completion of annual corporate tax filings and related tax schedules.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with statutory and reporting obligations.
- Support annual audit and tax filing requirements for US entity.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and accounting regulations and assist in implementing necessary process updates to maintain compliance.
- Ensure all tax remittances, regulatory filings, and audit requirements are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
U.S. Operations Support
- Assist in the completion of annual audit and tax filing requirements.
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
- Process wire payments and maintain proper supporting documentation.
- Support financial reporting and accounting activities related to U.S. operations.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA designation (or working towards CPA) is considered a strong asset.
Experience
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with responsibility for full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial sectors is an asset.
- Experience supporting multiple entities and intercompany transactions is preferred.
- Experience working with external auditors, banks, and regulatory agencies.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting principles and financial reporting practices.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
- Experience with payroll accounting, bank reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, and month-end close processes.
- Knowledge of WSIB remittances and regulatory compliance requirements.
Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Pay: $115,000.00-$117,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Experience:
- progressive accounting : 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
