Controller

• Oversee full-cycle accounting across multiple operating companies
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Review and ensure completion of all balance sheet reconciliations
• Strengthen internal controls and address gaps where expenses or payments bypass appropriate review
• Oversee banking relationships, cash management, tax coordination, and corporate insurance policies
• Lead the migration from legacy and disparate accounting systems to a more unified, modern platform
• Manage the transition of one operating company from Sage 50 to QuickBooks, including improved costing and departmental reporting
• Drive integration with modern tools and platforms using available APIs and automation
• Establish standardized monthly close processes, checklists, and documentation across all entities
• Manage and mentor accounting staff, including an intermediate accountant and payroll specialist
• Partner closely with the Payroll Specialist on payroll system consolidation and ongoing coordination
• Work collaboratively with existing finance team members to ensure accountability and consistency across business units
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to operational leaders, supporting informed decision-making
• Oversee and significantly improve the annual budgeting and forecasting process
• Provide financial analysis for operational decisions, including capital expenditures and buy-versus-lease evaluations
• Increase overall financial effectiveness, reporting quality, and financial visibility across the organization

• CPA designation (required)
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity or complex operating environments
• Experience with accounting system implementations or migrations (strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards and business practices
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks (Online preferred)
• Sage 50 experience is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to build processes, enforce controls, and improve financial discipline

• Sage 50 experience
• A high-potential finance professional ready for the next step
• Comfortable working hands-on while also thinking strategically
• Strong communicator who can partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of bringing structure to complex environments

~10% bonus