Controller

We are partnering with one of Southern Ontario's largest Residential building on the search for a Controller. The Corporate Controller will oversee the company’s accounting operations with a primary focus on consolidated financial reporting across multiple legal entities. This role ensures the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial statements prepared under ASPE, while supporting strategic, corporate-level decision-making.

Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, the Controller will lead a team of accounting professionals and play a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, standardized reporting processes, and financial compliance across the organization. The Controller will oversee three direct reports: Senior Property Accountant, Accounting Manager, and Accounts Payable Supervisor.

This is a hands-on, onsite leadership role within a highly respected, award-winning residential builder.

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Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements

• Oversee multi-entity consolidation, intercompany accounting, eliminations, and reconciliations

• Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making

• Maintain and continuously enhance internal controls over financial reporting

• Analyze financial metrics, KPIs, and variances, providing insights to senior leadership

• Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and reporting processes across all legal entities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance on complex accounting matters

• Support external audits and act as the primary liaison with auditors for consolidated audits

• Collaborate closely with the VP of Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in financial reporting and controls

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA (Canada or U.S.) or ACCA designation strongly preferred

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3–5 years in consolidated reporting

• Strong knowledge of ASPE

• Proven experience with multi-entity organizations, intercompany transactions, and consolidations

• Experience with financial systems; Microsoft Dynamics experience is an asset

• Demonstrated ability to build and utilize financial models for business decision-making

• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurate results in a deadline-driven environment
  
  Contact Harbinger Network:
  
  Harbinger Network Inc. is a Canadian-based firm that serves companies across Canada, a diverse Network of Recruiters, and expertise in over 10 major disciplines. Our mission is to build meaningful careers for Professionals and develop powerhouse teams for all Businesses across Canada. To apply for the position of Controller, confidence, please submit your resume to:
  
  Amy Schell, Client Development
  Contact phone number: 905-257-9691 Ext 114
  Contact email address: amy@harbingernetwork.ca
  To learn more about Harbinger Network visit www.harbingernetwork.ca or contact us at 905-257-9691. #HNiJobs