Financial Controller

ASK Recruitment Services specialize in building strong connections and placing top talent in a reliable, professional and timely manner. As experienced HR professionals, ASK understands the hardships organizations and candidates experience in recruitment processes and that is why we take every step to ensure a stress free experience.

Our client, an equipment Manufacturer & Distributor is looking for a Financial Controller to join their team in GTA, Canada.

Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Financial Controller to lead their accounting and finance team and play a key role in driving organizational success. This position oversees a team of four direct reports and is responsible for ensuring accurate accounting and financial management, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with a strong technical foundation who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys mentoring and developing their team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the organization's financial & accounting resources and ensures operations comply with financial & accounting regulations and standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial accounting data to advise and support strategic decision-making and achieve business objectives.
• Review financial accounting reports to understand & advise of past variances and future forecast variances and identify areas to improve efficiency or implement cost-savings.
• Develop processes, policies, and controls to manage workflow and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial & accounting operations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of four accounting and finance professionals, fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with Canadian and US accounting standards.
• Oversee General Ledger, cash flow management, journal entries, fixed assets, A/P, A/R, Invoicing, Inventory, Cost Analysis & Pricing
• Research and promote financial modeling and analytical tools to measure and forecast the impact of various economic scenarios, risks, and business changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Manages Canada and U.S. books, taxes, cash flow and exchange rates.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree or diploma in business or accounting designation
• CPA designation considered an asset (CA, CGA, or CMA).
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards, tax compliance, and financial regulations.
• Good basic knowledge of U.S accounting standards, tax compliance, and financial regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial and accounting data and present clear, actionable insights.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and compliance-driven mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and train staff.
• Excellent communication skills and accountability tactics for self and team.
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to safety and quality culture.

Working Conditions:

• Combination of office and production/warehouse floor environment.
• May involve shift work or weekend availability based on operational needs.
• Use of PPE is required in designated areas.

Interested applicants can apply to the position in a PDF or Word formatted document along with your salary expectations.