Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Job Description

We are assisting our client in the search for a Controller to steer all aspects of financial reporting, planning, and control for a growing organization in Ottawa. Reporting to the CFO and leading a skilled team, you will be responsible for accurate financial insight, robust processes, and strategic decision support. This is a hybrid role and is permanent in Ottawa. What you’ll do

Lead and continuously improve month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely, accurate results

Analyze full financial statements, investigate variances, and present actionable insights to senior leadership

Deliver clear management reports, dashboards, and forecasts that guide operational and strategic decisions

Maintain and refine budgeting, long-range planning, and complex pro-forma models

Oversee external audits, lender reviews, and compliance filings, acting as primary contact for all external stakeholders

Mentor and evolve the accounting team, shaping structure and capability to match business growth

Direct AR, AP, cash-management, and foreign-currency processes to optimize working capital

Drive systems and process enhancements that improve data integrity and efficiency

Partner with the CFO on major strategic, operational, and tactical initiatives

Requirements

8+ years of senior-level experience leading finance teams

CPA designation with a strong auditing foundation

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline

Demonstrated expertise interpreting complex financial data and building large-scale Excel models

Proven ability to manage multiple audits, lender reviews, and government reporting cycles

Hands-on confidence with modern ERP and BI platforms

Working knowledge of corporate tax, multi-currency consolidations, and asset-based lending is considered an asset