Corporate Controller

Key responsibilities

• Own the full‑cycle accounting process, including month‑end and year‑end close.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger, trial balances, and all balance‑sheet and income‑statement accounts.
• Ensure timely and accurate account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Support year‑end audit processes and act as the primary liaison with external accountants and advisors.
• Oversee payroll accounting and reporting in a high‑volume staffing environment.
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory remittances and government filings, including HST, payroll taxes, T4s, ROEs.
• Act as backup support for payroll processing when required and ensure compliance with federal and provincial legislation.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting in partnership with executive leadership.
• Prepare cash‑flow forecasts and weekly cash reporting; analyze labour costs, gross margins, and profitability.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and collections; oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Maintain banking relationships and support financing arrangements, covenant reporting, and lender requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Lead or support accounting system optimisation, ERP upgrades, and reporting enhancements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and payroll team; collaborate with operations, HR, dispatch, and executive leadership.

Required profile

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Experience in staffing, construction, logistics, or other labour‑intensive industries is a strong asset.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting systems such as QuickBooks; ERP experience is an asset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing organization.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment.
• Professional growth and long‑term career development opportunities.