Controller - Permanent
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- Ottawa, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
- Manage the full month-end close process including reconciliations and financial statement preparation
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with Canadian GAAP
- Provide strategic financial analysis and insights to support decision-making
- Oversee payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing processes
- Manage cash flow, cost controls, and profitability analysis
- Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Supervise, mentor, and support administrative/finance staff
- Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and financial institutions
- Oversee government remittances (CRA, HST, WSIB, etc.)
- Provide regular financial and operational reporting to leadership
- Support continuous improvement of financial systems and processes
- CPA designation (or near completion)
- At least 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and macros)
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop staff
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Salary: $80,000 to $110,000, depending on experience
- Bonus: Performance-based bonus structure
- Work Model: In-office
- Benefits: Health, Dental and RRSP programs
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