We are looking for a dynamic Controller to join our team and lead the full accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems integration, drive strategic initiatives, and provide strong leadership to a high-performing finance team.
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Advantages
Offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, RRSP matching, and strong opportunities for career growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations (AR, AP, general accounting), lead month-end close, and ensure accuracy of financial records and timely reporting.
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, variance reports, and adjusting journal entries; compile consolidated financial results for leadership.
- Manage treasury operations, administer credit card programs, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and lead annual external audits.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support financial operations and maintain strong working relationships.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of five, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement through special projects and mentoring.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting
- At least two years of experience leading accounting teams of four or more
- Deep expertise in ASPE with practical application, and solid working knowledge of ASNPO
- Proficient in MS Dynamics GP, with additional familiarity in QuickBooks considered an asset
- Holds a recognized accounting designation (e.g., Canadian CPA, ACA, CA) and eligible for Secret Security Clearance
Summary
Does this sound like you or someone you know? Please submit your resume mary.allward@randstad.ca. Please include "Controller Ottawa" in the subject line.
Also - Add me on LinkedIn, I’m eager to connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryallward/
If this role is not for you, but you have a minimum of 3 years experience in Finance & Accounting, please contact me, I may have another position available for you.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are looking for a dynamic Controller to join our team and lead the full accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and efficient management of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting operations. Reporting to the CFO, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance systems integration, drive strategic initiatives, and provide strong leadership to a high-performing finance team.
Advantages
Offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, RRSP matching, and strong opportunities for career growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily accounting operations (AR, AP, general accounting), lead month-end close, and ensure accuracy of financial records and timely reporting.
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements, variance reports, and adjusting journal entries; compile consolidated financial results for leadership.
- Manage treasury operations, administer credit card programs, ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and lead annual external audits.
- Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to support financial operations and maintain strong working relationships.
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- Lead, coach, and develop a team of five, support strategic initiatives, and contribute to continuous improvement through special projects and mentoring.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in full-cycle accounting
- At least two years of experience leading accounting teams of four or more
- Deep expertise in ASPE with practical application, and solid working knowledge of ASNPO
- Proficient in MS Dynamics GP, with additional familiarity in QuickBooks considered an asset
- Holds a recognized accounting designation (e.g., Canadian CPA, ACA, CA) and eligible for Secret Security Clearance
Summary
Does this sound like you or someone you know? Please submit your resume mary.allward@randstad.ca. Please include "Controller Ottawa" in the subject line.
Also - Add me on LinkedIn, I’m eager to connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryallward/
If this role is not for you, but you have a minimum of 3 years experience in Finance & Accounting, please contact me, I may have another position available for you.
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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