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- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
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Finlink Group
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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

Power BI
Sage
Microsoft Excel
Financial auditing
ERP systems
ADP
NetSuite
Chartered Professional Accountant
Analysis skills
Accounting
Payroll
Budgeting
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

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This is a senior accounting leadership role for a hands-on Controller who can balance technical depth with practical execution. The position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, strengthening the month-end close and control environment, and providing clear financial insight to support decision making. Working closely with the Vice President, Finance, this role leads consolidated reporting, supports planning cycles, and plays a key role in improving finance processes and systems, including ERP related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Financial Insight

Partner with the Vice President, Finance to support financial analysis and build business cases for strategic initiatives when required
Assist with the annual budgeting and rolling forecast process by supplying historical financial data, cost centre reporting, and variance explanations, and flagging key risks or issues
Prepare consolidated monthly financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow, along with all required supporting reconciliations
Deliver month over month and budget to actual variance analysis with clear, concise commentary for leadership review
Produce monthly lender reporting packages that are complete, accurate, and aligned with covenant requirements
Build and maintain KPI dashboards, including Power BI based reporting, to improve visibility into financial and operational performance
Compile the monthly reporting package for review by the Vice President, Finance, ensuring consistency and accuracy of all data
Provide supporting financial analysis and schedules for board reporting materials prepared by the Vice President, Finance
Act as accounting subject matter expert on cross functional finance and systems initiatives, ensuring integrity of data flows across inventory, costing, AP, AR, and GL
Support banking activities including daily operations, credit facility administration, and covenant reporting in collaboration with the Vice President, Finance
Use systems such as Sage 300, NetSuite, ADP, and Power BI to support accurate financial operations and reporting
Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiency with a focus on automation and accuracy
Support ERP transition activities from Sage 300 to NetSuite, particularly in relation to close processes, controls, and reconciliations, under the direction of the Vice President, Finance
Enhance recurring financial reports and dashboards in collaboration with finance and business stakeholders

Financial Operations and Close Management

Maintain a strong understanding of the general ledger structure and ensure financial reporting across all entities is complete, accurate, and compliant
Manage the month end close process to ensure completion by financial day 3 for all reconciliations, accruals, intercompany entries, and adjustments, with full review completed by financial day 5
Act as a hands-on leader during close activities, working directly in the ledger to review entries, resolve issues, and support the team in meeting deadlines and quality standards
Review general ledger postings, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations to ensure compliance with accounting standards
Oversee intercompany accounting, eliminations, and foreign exchange translation to ensure accurate consolidated reporting
Manage external audit and tax relationships, including preparation and coordination of year end documentation and support schedules
Oversee indirect tax compliance including HST, GST, PST, and US sales tax filings through Avalara, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Oversee payroll activities through ADP, including processing review, GL reconciliation, statutory remittances, and year end reporting compliance
Review treasury related reporting including bank reconciliations, cash positions, debt schedules, and lender reporting requirements
Strengthen internal controls by documenting, testing, and improving financial processes on an ongoing basis
Provide guidance on complex or non routine transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment in line with applicable standards
Lead or support implementation of new systems, processes, and controls to improve scalability and accuracy across the finance function
Perform additional related responsibilities as needed

Team Leadership and Development

Model organizational values and support a culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Provide hands on coaching and day to day direction to the Accounting Supervisor and broader team, helping resolve technical issues and prioritize workload
Mentor and develop team members to strengthen technical capability, analytical thinking, and operational effectiveness
Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of accounting team members, escalating resourcing needs when required
Establish clear goals for the team and provide regular feedback and performance coaching
Champion process improvement initiatives, including system enhancements and ERP related changes
Encourage ongoing professional development and learning, including exposure to new tools, analytics, and automation capabilities

Qualifications

Required

CPA designation
7 plus years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager role in a multi entity environment
Strong experience with consolidated financial reporting, including intercompany transactions and foreign exchange considerations
Proven ability to manage a timely month end close and deliver accurate management reporting within tight deadlines
Solid understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes and ability to support FP&A with reliable actuals and variance analysis
Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes
Experience with ERP systems, including participation in implementation or major system upgrades, ideally Sage 300 or NetSuite
Advanced Excel skills, with Power BI experience considered an asset
Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency
Experience leading and developing accounting teams while remaining actively involved in operational work
Strong communication and analytical skills with the ability to explain financial results to non financial stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results in a fast paced environment

Preferred

Experience in inventory heavy industries such as distribution, wholesale, or retail
Exposure to lender reporting and banking relationships
Experience with ADP payroll administration and Canadian payroll compliance
Experience supporting ERP implementations and inventory or costing system integrations

This role is a strong fit for someone who enjoys taking ownership of the numbers while also building structure and clarity around how they are produced. It offers the opportunity to directly influence the quality of financial reporting, strengthen core finance processes, and support decision making across the business.

If you’re looking for a role where you stay close to the detail while also shaping how a finance function operates, we'd love to hear from you.

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