Financial Controller

This range is provided by Winchesters. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Direct message the job poster from Winchesters

Base pay range
CA$/yr - CA$/yr

4 days per week in the Mississauga office

Our client is recruiting for a Financial Controller to join their growing team. This business has been experiencing steady growth and offers strong potential for career advancement. Due to growth, this is a newly created position to oversee a small accounting team.

As Financial Controller, you will oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities. You will lead a small finance team, manage relationships with auditors and tax advisors, and support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. This is a hands‑on role where you will be a key business partner, driving operational efficiency and supporting decision‑making with insightful financial analysis.

A key requirement for this position is to find someone who has hands‑on WIP accounting experience from construction or real estate development.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all accounting operations, including AP, AR, payroll, job costing, WIP accruals, and the general ledger

Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes and prepare accurate financial statements

Lead budgeting and forecasting, analyzing results and providing recommendations to management

Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury functions

Ensure compliance with all internal controls, regulatory, tax, and payroll requirements

Coordinate audits and tax filings with external advisors

Implement and optimize financial systems, reporting tools, and processes

Partner with operations and project management teams for accurate job costing and profitability analysis

Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

6-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2‑3 years in a leadership or Controller role

Preference for candidates with construction industry and external audit firm backgrounds

Strong technical knowledge of ASPE, financial reporting, and internal controls

Experience with job costing, WIP accruals, and ERP systems

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Management

Industries:
Staffing and Recruiting, Construction, and Accounting

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Winchesters by 2x

Apply BELOW