About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to join its leadership team in the Sarnia, Ontario area. This is an outstanding opportunity for a collaborative finance leader who is passionate about strengthening teams, improving financial operations, and helping guide an organization through its next phase of growth.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will provide leadership across the accounting function while ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. Beyond overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, this individual will play an instrumental role in enhancing internal processes, improving financial visibility, and supporting organizational decision-making through meaningful analysis and business insight.

This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by building internal capabilities, introducing greater efficiencies through technology and automation, and contributing to the continued evolution of a well-established organization. It is ideally suited for a hands-on leader who enjoys balancing technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking and people development.

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Key Responsibilities

Oversee the organization’s financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable accounting standards. Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting activities while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives. Review complex accounting transactions, reconciliations, accruals, and financial analyses. Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations that support informed business decisions. Strengthen internal controls, documentation, and financial governance practices. Support audit activities and coordinate relationships with external auditors and regulatory stakeholders. Partner with operational leaders to address financial reporting needs and resolve accounting-related issues. Evaluate and implement opportunities to improve financial systems, streamline workflows, and enhance reporting capabilities through technology. Assist with cash flow monitoring, capital expenditure oversight, and other strategic finance initiatives as required.

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Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting leader who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications include:

CPA designation strongly preferred, but not required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership capacity. Proven experience leading and mentoring accounting professionals. Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial systems. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining exceptional accuracy and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to see both operational detail and the broader business picture. Experience implementing process improvements, leveraging technology, or supporting finance transformation initiatives. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organization. A proactive, hands-on leadership style with a passion for coaching others and driving positive change.

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Why Consider this Opportunity?

Join a stable and well-established organization with a long-term commitment to growth and operational excellence. Play a highly visible leadership role while partnering directly with the Chief Financial Officer. Help shape the future of the finance function by improving processes, strengthening controls, and supporting modernization initiatives. Lead and develop an experienced accounting team while contributing to succession planning and long-term organizational success. Enjoy a broad leadership position with exposure to strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaboration. Competitive compensation package including comprehensive benefits, employer-sponsored retirement savings contributions, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

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Vacancy

This opportunity has been created as part of the organization’s long-term succession planning and continued investment in strengthening its finance leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting operational continuity while helping position the finance function for future growth and ongoing success.

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Compensation Range

$100,000 - $120,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package, employer-sponsored retirement savings contributions, paid parking, and ongoing professional development opportunities.

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Additional Information

In accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (Ontario) and applicable regulations, applicants are advised that artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in the recruitment process. This may include the use of AI-enabled tools to support candidate sourcing, screening, or other administrative aspects of the hiring process.

All employment decisions are made by qualified human decision-makers, and the use of AI does not replace human judgment in the evaluation or selection of candidates.