Corporate Controller

Own the full-cycle accounting process, including month-end and year-end close

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Maintain integrity of the general ledger, trial balances, and all balance sheet and income statement accounts

Ensure timely and accurate account reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly

Support year-end audit processes and act as the primary liaison with external accountants and advisors

Oversee payroll accounting and reporting in a high-volume staffing environment

Ensure accurate and timely statutory remittances and government filings, including HST, payroll taxes, T4s, ROEs

Act as backup support for payroll processing when required

Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and provincial legislation and employment standards

Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting in partnership with executive leadership

Prepare cash flow forecasts and weekly cash reporting

Analyze labour costs, gross margins, and profitability by client, contract, division, or region

Provide actionable financial insights to support pricing strategies, staffing models, and operational decision-making

Monitor cash flow, working capital, and collections to support ongoing operations and growth

Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes

Maintain banking relationships and support financing arrangements, covenant reporting, and lender requirements as needed

Develop, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures

Lead or support accounting system optimization, ERP upgrades, and reporting enhancements

Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as the business grows

Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and payroll team

Review work, provide guidance, and ensure adherence to strong internal controls and best practices

Collaborate closely with operations, HR, dispatch, and executive leadership to align financial strategy with business objectives

CPA designation strongly preferred

Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility

Experience in staffing, construction, logistics, or other labour-intensive industries considered a strong asset

Strong knowledge of Canadian and U.S. payroll, tax compliance, and financial reporting

Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks or similar; ERP experience an asset)

Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate in a fast-paced environment

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills