Financial Controller

The Finance Controller will be responsible for end-to-end financial management. He/she will architect controls, produce timely reporting, optimize working capital, and provide data-driven recommendations to guide our next phase of expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close, prepare consolidated financial statements, and present insights to the CEO and owners.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls, policies, and workflows across all business lines to ensure effective operational management.
• Develop detailed budgets, forecasts, cash-flow projections, and scenario analyses.
• Oversee accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and banking relationships.
• Manage inventory valuation, costing methods, and periodic audits in collaboration with operations.
• Drive KPI reporting (gross margin, Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), inventory turns) and implement dashboards in your chosen ERP/accounting platform.
• Guide pricing, product margins, and capital expenditures to optimize ROI.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), tax filings, and provincial regulations.
• Mentor and grow a small finance team or external partners as the organization scales.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7+ years in progressive finance roles; 3+ years leading accounting/finance in a multi-unit or multi-product environment.
• Designation preferred: CPA or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with Zoho Books, QuickBooks or mid-market ERP systems.
• Proven track record of building processes in small to mid-sized companies.
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable implementing BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent communication: able to translate complex financial information into clear, concise narratives for non-financial stakeholders.

Core Competencies

• Strategic thinker with operational grit.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Collaborative mindset; natural relationship-builder.
• Tech-savvy; quick to learn new systems.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: CAD 55,000–65,000 (Depends on Experience)

Performance Bonus: Up to 10% of base salary, tied to company and individual KPIs

Health & Dental: Extended health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability

Vacation & Leave: 2 weeks paid vacation + statutory holidays

Work Arrangement: on-site.