Controller in Toronto

Controller in Toronto

Toronto Full-Time 90000 - 110000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead financial reporting and analysis while managing month-end and year-end processes.
  • Company: Dynamic consumer goods company in Toronto with a fast-paced culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.
  • Other info: Opportunity to manage a direct report and drive finance initiatives.
  • Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on financial strategies.
  • Qualifications: CPA required with 3+ years of Big 4 experience and strong analytical skills.

The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.

A growing consumer goods company is looking for a Controller to join their Toronto team.

This hands-on role is ideal for a CPA with Big 4 experience who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

You’ll bring strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills, while taking a hands-on approach across finance.

This is an opportunity to wear multiple hats, work closely with the broader business, and play a key role in supporting continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Oversee full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, expenses, and related accounting activities.
  • Prepare and oversee monthly financial reporting and management reporting packages.
  • Develop and maintain global sales and business performance reports.
  • Lead the budgeting and forecasting process and monitor performance against budget.
  • Perform financial analysis and develop financial models to support business decisions.
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.
  • Support year-end audit and related external reporting requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting.
  • Work cross-functionally with teams across the business to understand financial performance and provide commercial insight.
  • Take ownership of ad hoc finance initiatives and projects as the business evolves.
  • Manage and support one direct report.

Qualifications

  • CPA designation is required.
  • 3+ years of Big 4 experience, with at least 1 year at the Senior level or above.
  • Experience within the consumer goods, retail, pharmaceutical, or technology industries would be ideal.
  • Strong experience across financial reporting and full-cycle accounting.
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities.
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment with a high degree of ownership.
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Contact Details:

Morgan McKinley Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Controller in Toronto

CPA designation
Big 4 experience
Technical Accounting
Financial Reporting
Full-Cycle Accounting
General Ledger Management
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