Controller

Job Summary

Controller/Director of Finance (Portfolio Companies)

Comp: $90-$120k annual salary, bonus 10% + equity/options

Company: Elevate Service Group
Portfolio: Infinity Group Construction, First Choice Maintenance, Charged Electric Services
Location: In-Office | Burlington, ON, Canada
Reports To: CFO / Executive Leadership

About Elevate Service Group

Elevate Service Group is a leading facility management and essential commercial services platform. Our operating companies bring 20+ years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive solutions to national retailers, restaurants and property managers. As a rapidly growing Ontario-based holding company, we are acquiring and scaling high-quality service and manufacturing businesses

Our strategy focuses on disciplined roll-ups, operational excellence, and building best-in-class go-to-market engines across our portfolio companies. With the recent acquisitions and continued expansion across our group, we are currently looking for a Controller / Director of Finance who is both a technically sharp CPA and a veteran of complex consolidations.

Responsibilities

This is a highly demanding role and we are looking for a high output professional who can balance speed with precision. This person doesn't just manage data, they understand materiality and business intuition, allowing them to prioritize effectively in a heavy workload, fast paced environment. You will need to be a team player and willing to get into the weeds at the subsidiary level when the time crunch hits. You will be responsible for:

• Overseeing public company financial reporting and ensure compliance with regulations.

• Developing and implement financial strategies to support business growth.

• Ensuring accurate and timely financial data for decision-making.

• Ensuring high visibility of financial activities and results.

• Leading audits and liaise with external auditors as needed.

• Monitoring and analyzing financial performance metrics regularly.

• Preparing budgets and forecasts to guide financial planning.

• Providing insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.

• Collaborating with teams to drive accountability and performance.

• Identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

• Supporting due diligence process by coordinating reviews and mitigating transactional risks.

• Supporting professional development initiatives within the finance team.

Experience/Qualifications

• CPA designation

• A solid understanding in public company audits (ideally prior experience with Big 4 or mid-tier firms i.e. MNP, Grant Thornton, BDO, Baker Tilley etc.)

• A builder mindset, having successfully navigated or support ERP implementations

• Prior M&A due diligence experience is a plus

• Proven experience in financial reporting and compliance management.

• Strong analytical skills to monitor and interpret financial performance metrics.

• Experience in developing financial strategies for business growth.

• Ability to prepare and manage budgets and financial forecasts.

• Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams for performance improvement.

• Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements.

• Experience in leading audits and working with external auditors.

• Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.

What's in it for you? (Salary, Commissions & Benefits)

• Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of our on-site location in Burlington, ON, Canada, where collaboration and innovation thrive.

base comp $90k-$120k + 10% cash bonus + equity/options, employee health benefits, paid vacation.

Although we appreciate all applications, only applicants who are considered for the position will be contacted.