Senior Controller
Barrie, Ontario
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Controller to oversee all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies while delivering accurate and timely financial statements. This role is responsible for key functions including SOX compliance, monthly financial reporting, account reconciliations, profitability and operational analysis, and audit preparation.
What You’ll Do
Accounting and Reporting:
Ensuring accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; enforcing GAAP compliance; reviewing close packages; and maintaining reporting calendars.Managing the full close cycle, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses; driving continuous improvement to shorten close timelines.Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reportingDevelop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controlsAssist in JJE’s annual budgeting processRespond to inquiries from Senior Leadership and other departmental Senior Managers regarding financial resultsLead and oversee all internal/external audit requests and tax requestsAd hoc requests as requiredManagement:
Managing accounting staff, setting performance expectations, coaching, mentoring, hiring, and building a high‑performing finance team and support to enhance their professional growth.Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team membersLeading ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and process redesign to improve accuracy and efficiency.Champion JJE values and lead a cohesive, engaged accounting team with transparency, holding regular team meetings, and maintaining open communication channels.Ensure clear, timely communication with senior leadership on emerging issues, including proactive escalation when risks, blockers, or decisions require executive attentionComplete additional tasks and projects assignedTotal Rewards
Base salary range: $ to $ annuallyAnnual Bonus OpportunityAnnual Performance Review with Increase OpportunityGroup Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company – inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverageVacation & Paid Personal daysEmployer Matching Retirement Savings PlanPosition Details
Location
- Barrie, Ontario
Status
- Permanent, salaried
Type – This position is classified as a management role and is exempt from overtime provision under the ESA
Schedule
- Monday-Friday - occasional extended hours may be required based on operational needs.
Vacancy Type
- New vacancy
Reports – 4-8 direct/15 indirect reports
Travel - 2-5%, mainly within Ontario
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA/CA designation is requiredSuccessful completion of a pre-employment background check, where applicable and in accordance with applicable laws5+ years of experience in a senior level accounting management roleExperience working in a publicly traded, multi-location companyExperience managing a team of finance & accounting professionalsStrong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP)Financial analysis, budgeting and strategic financial planning experienceAdvanced experience working with ERP software, Intelli Dealer experience is an assetAdvanced/Expert experience using Microsoft ExcelExperience working with SOX complianceAdditional Requirements
Technical college certificate or degree (preferred)A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driver’s abstract is required for job-related travelSuccessful completion of a job-related background check, conducted with candidate consent and in accordance with applicable laws.Work Environment
Office environment, with eligibility to work up to 1 day per week remotelyWho We Are
Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) is a leading distributor of public works equipment across Canada and the U.S. We support municipalities and contractors with equipment such as vacuum trucks, refuse and recycling vehicles, street sweepers, and sewer inspection systems.
We are a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.
Our Core Values
Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation, and Ambition
Apply Today
If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment, welcome your application and are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.
Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws.
