Financial Controller – Core Accounting Operations

About the role

Our client is seeking a Financial Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight in a fast‑paced environment. This fully on‑site position in Kitchener, Ontario, focuses on accurate reporting, robust internal controls, and insightful analysis to support business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full month‑end close cycle, including journal entry review, account reconciliations and timely completion of close activities.
• Direct general ledger activities, cash oversight and preparation of complete monthly financial statements with high accuracy.
• Design, implement and maintain accounting policies, control frameworks and financial procedures to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, purchasing support and broader financial planning initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Prepare financial reporting, performance analysis and risk insights for senior leadership.
• Manage banking relationships, tax coordination, external reporting requirements and audit activities.
• Monitor cash flow trends, develop cash projections and recommend liquidity optimisation strategies.
• Track key business metrics, identify process improvement opportunities and strengthen profitability.
• Evaluate accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency and reliability.

Required profile

• 5+ years of progressive operational finance experience, including leadership responsibilities in a controllership or similar function.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger management, account reconciliations and month‑end close practices.
• Experience developing budgets, analysing financial results and preparing ad‑hoc reports for management.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, regulatory reporting, tax coordination and audit support.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and team‑leadership abilities.

Required skills