Controller

Job summary

The Controller oversees all financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance for the group of companies. They partner with senior leadership to manage cash flow, internal controls, and drive process improvements.

Job details

Are you a financial leader working in a CPG, manufacturing company or auditing these companies in a big 6? Are you looking to join a fantastic company with a defined path for growth? Do you enjoy working with the business and understanding how things work? Are you ready to make and impact where you can learn and grow with the company? Our client is hiring a Controller as part of their growing team. Reporting to the VP Finance, the Controller oversees all financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance for the group of companies. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial results, manages cash flow and internal controls, and supports strategic decision-making through strong financial insight. The Controller partners closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, implement process improvements, and uphold financial discipline across the organization. REQUIREMENTS CPA, CA designation with 8+ years progressive accounting/finance experience with 3+ years in public practice Must have CPG or manufacturing industry experience Audit and/or public accounting background is preferred Strong critical thinking skills to develop creative solutions to business issues or opportunities Must have strong interpersonal, communication, organizational skills, & initiative to drive improvement efforts Additional experience in an entrepreneurial environment is ideal, and a self-starter mindset in a virtual work-from-home environment is fundamental Additional Information: The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring. Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants. If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21233.

What you’ll do

The Controller oversees all financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance for the group of companies. They partner with senior leadership to manage cash flow, internal controls, and drive process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a CPA, CA designation with at least 8 years of progressive accounting experience. Industry experience in CPG or manufacturing is required, along with a background in public practice.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Operations
• Compliance
• Cash Flow Management
• Internal Controls
• Strategic Decision-making
• Financial Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Critical Thinking
• Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Leadership
• CPG Industry Knowledge
• Manufacturing Industry Knowledge
• Public Practice Accounting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Manufacturing
• Consulting

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