Financial Controller

Are you a hands-on finance professional with full-cycle accounting and financial operations experience? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to a tight-knit accounting team?

Join M&P Mercury as their next Financial Controller where you can take ownership, lead with impact, and contribute to the ongoing growth of a dynamic, family-owned business.

ABOUT YOU

You are a seasoned Accounting Manager or Controller with the expertise to oversee M&P Mercurys accounting and administrative functions across a multi-location, luxury retail business. With a strong background in financial reporting, analysis and leadership with high proficiency in IT systems, you bring both vision and hands-on execution to the table. Adaptable, detail-oriented, and quick to learn, you thrive in high-pressure environments and approach new challenges with confidence.

Passionate about the marine industry, you are eager to contribute to the legacy of North America's #2 boat seller and yacht dealer and play a pivotal role in shaping its future growth. Your proven ability to enhance financial performance and drive profitability makes you a trusted partner to senior leadership. This is the right opportunity for an Accounting Manager or Controller from a small organization to step into a broader senior finance role and help grow a brand that has thrived for over 65 years.

WHY M&P MERCURY

Itsa priority to take care of our team and reward them for their contributions. As part of our tight knit, growing, and dynamic team, you can expect:

• Competitive salary of $,000 per year, plus a 10% performance bonus.

• Comprehensive benefits package with extended health and dental coverage and 4 weeks of paid vacation.

• Employer-paid CPA dues or educational reimbursement to support continued professional standing and development.

• Hybrid, flexible work arrangement after the first 3 months, with the ability to work from home one-day per week.

• Tight-knit, inclusive, and collaborative culture with team events, exclusive showcases, and access to Canadas premier fleet of boats.

• Established brand with long-term growth potential, offering the opportunity to shape financial strategy and drive M&P Mercury's continued growth and profitability.

YOUR IMPACT

As Financial Controller, you will own M&P Mercurys day-to-day accounting operations while supporting strategic financial growth. In this role, you will:

• Lead and mentor a small but growing finance team (Assistant Accountant and Accountant), staying close to the work and building their technical skills.

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including AP, AR, GL, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and bank reconciliations.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for complex, multi-locations.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, providing actionable insights to support day-to-day operations and long-term strategic decisions.

• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital, maintaining the companys financial health and supporting growth initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and Canadian tax regulations, coordinating audits, tax filings, and other reporting requirements.

• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to analyze financial performance, identify opportunities for efficiency, and enhance profitability.

• Optimize accounting systems and processes, streamlining reporting tools and workflows to improve accuracy and scalability.

• Maintain M&P Mercurys internal controls and policies, safeguarding company assets and minimizing risk.

• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives, supporting process improvements and initiatives that drive business growth in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience leading to an Accounting Manager or Controller role.

• Possess a CPA designation (or close to completion), with strong technical accounting knowledge and technical expertise.

• Hands-on multi-location, inventory accounting experience with full-cycle accounting and financial operations, ideally in luxury retail, marine, or dealership environments.

• Demonstrated ability to operate and excel in a sales or B2C-driven environment, driving financial operations and business performance.

• Strong expertise in GAAP, Canadian tax, compliance, audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems with the ability to pick up quickly and implement new systems.

• A practical, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style with a willingness to jump in, support the growing accounting team, and own the details.

• Versatile and proactive, comfortable owning both accounting and administrative functions, successfully wearing multiple hats.

• Effective communicator with excellent organizational skills, thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

OUR VALUES - WHAT DRIVES US AT M&P MERCURY

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