Controller

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$140,000–$150,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

The Controller will lead financial control, budget planning, and tax compliance for Canadian entities while overseeing payroll and HR programs. They will report on financial performance and drive finance transformation initiatives to support organizational growth.

Job details

About the Organization Our client is a well-capitalized, growth-stage organization in the hospitality and wellness sector, expanding its Canadian operations. Job Summary We're seeking a full-time Controller to lead financial control, budget planning and management, reporting, tax compliance, and finance transformation across the organization's Canadian entities, while overseeing payroll and HR programs and advising on financial performance. The Controller will report directly to Canadian leadership and international finance leadership, with additional shared-services support to an affiliated business unit as it scales its financial processes. Responsibilities Govern financial controls, internal procedures, and compliance with corporate policy and Canadian statutory requirements Lead budgets, forecasts, budget-versus-actual reporting, and executive presentations Report on financial performance, monitoring and controlling spend Coordinate preparation of management, intercompany, and capital expenditure reporting Liaise with business and corporate stakeholders to assess and minimize financial risk Oversee accounts payable, purchase approvals, payment runs, and accounting systems Review cash flow, project funding requests, credit facilities, and financing requirements Coordinate tax compliance and planning, including HST, non-resident withholding, corporate tax filings, and tax audits Advise on loan, equity, and joint-venture structures, and drive finance transformation initiatives Manage finance staff, payroll, and HR programs and processes Essential Skills and Qualifications Qualified CPA Strong communicator with cultural awareness and a can-do attitude 2-3 years of experience as a Controller or Director of Finance Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting, tax, payroll, and regulatory requirements (ASPE and IFRS) Digital mindset with a passion for leveraging technology to improve finance processes Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills across local and international teams

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be a qualified CPA with 2-3 years of experience as a Controller or Director of Finance. Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE and IFRS) and a digital mindset for process improvement are required.