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Markham, Ontario, Canada
Corporate Controller / Director of Accounting
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Kelly Services is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for a Corporate Controller / Director of Accounting based in Markham, Ontario. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity with a well-established company in the construction and real estate development industry.
This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys both strategic financial leadership and hands-on involvement in project accounting and financial reporting.
What You'll Be Doing: Lead the full accounting cycle, including month-end and year-end financial reporting Oversee project accounting, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and financial reporting for development projects Prepare and review project proformas, budgets, and financial analysis Manage banking relationships, lender reporting, construction draws, and financing requirements Ensure compliance with GAAP, CRA, Tarion, and other regulatory requirements Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions Support audits, internal controls, and continuous process improvements Lead and mentor the accounting team while partnering with senior leadership to support business decisions
What We're Looking For: 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a leadership role within real estate development, construction, or another project-based industry. CPA designation (required) Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field Strong knowledge of financial reporting, project accounting, job costing, cash flow forecasting, and lender reporting Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as Newstar, Jonas, or similar Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Compensation & Benefits: Starting salary: $120,000 annually (based on experience) Annual performance bonus Annual salary review RRSP matching program Comprehensive health and dental benefits Employee discounts available after successful completion of the probationary period
Why Kelly®? As a worker today, it’s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow and achieve your potential. Helping you find what’s next is what we’re all about. We know what’s going on in the evolving world of work—just ask the nearly 500,000 people we employ each year. Connecting with us means getting the support, guidance and opportunities needed to take your career where you may have never imagined.
About Kelly® At Kelly, we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we’re a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels and industries around the world.
Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.
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About Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
The world of work is changing, and we get it. The days of staying at one employer for an entire career are over. The next job, chapter in life, and quest for advancement means careers are continually in motion. People are choosing to work in nontraditional ways—temporary, contract, freelance, and as gig workers—to advance their careers and have flexibility to pursue their passions. For employers, the challenge is embracing this modern world of work and rethinking their talent strategy. Every day across the world, we make people-work connections that enable the growth and advancement today’s workers and forward-looking companies are searching for. That’s because we’re always thinking about what’s next and advising job seekers and employers about new ways of thinking about their futures. We’re proud to be a global specialty talent solutions provider, connecting great people with great companies in fields including Science, Engineering, Office, Light Industrial, Education, and more. Whether you’re a job seeker or an employer, we’ll help you ditch the script on old ways of thinking, so you can meet your goals and reach your potential.