Controller/Director of Finance (Portfolio Companies) - Comp: $90-$120k annual salary, bonus 10% + equity/options. Company: Elevate Service Group. Portfolio: Infinity Group Construction, First Choice Maintenance, Charged Electric Services. Location: In-Office Burlington, ON, Canada. Reports To: CFO / Executive Leadership.
About Elevate Service Group
Elevate Service Group is a leading facility management and essential commercial services platform. Our operating companies bring 20+ years of experience and a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive solutions to national retailers, restaurants and property managers. As a rapidly growing Ontario-based holding company, we are acquiring and scaling high-quality service and manufacturing businesses.
Our strategy focuses on disciplined roll-ups, operational excellence, and building best-in-class go-to-market engines across our portfolio companies. With the recent acquisitions and continued expansion across our group, we are currently looking for a Controller / Director of Finance who is both a technically sharp CPA and a veteran of complex consolidations.
Responsibilities
- Overseeing public company financial reporting and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developing and implementing financial strategies to support business growth.
- Ensuring accurate and timely financial data for decision-making.
- Ensuring high visibility of financial activities and results.
- Leading audits and liaising with external auditors as needed.
- Monitoring and analyzing financial performance metrics regularly.
- Preparing budgets and forecasts to guide financial planning.
- Providing insights and recommendations based on financial analysis.
- Collaborating with teams to drive accountability and performance.
- Identifying areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Supporting due diligence processes by coordinating reviews and mitigating transactional risks.
- Supporting professional development initiatives within the finance team.
Experience/Qualifications
- A solid understanding in public company audits (ideally prior experience with Big 4 or mid-tier firms i.e. MNP, Grant Thornton, BDO, Baker Tilley etc.).
- A builder mindset, having successfully navigated or supported ERP implementations.
- Prior M&A; due diligence experience is a plus.
- Proven experience in financial reporting and compliance management.
- Strong analytical skills to monitor and interpret financial performance metrics.
- Experience in developing financial strategies for business growth.
- Ability to prepare and manage budgets and financial forecasts.
- Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams for performance improvement.
- Ability to identify cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements.
- Experience in leading audits and working with external auditors.
- Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools.
Whats in it for you? (Salary, Commissions & Benefits)
- Enjoy the on-site location in Burlington, ON, Canada, where collaboration and innovation thrive.
- Base compensation: $90k-$120k + 10% cash bonus + equity/options, employee health benefits, paid vacation.
- Equal prospect employer. We will contact only applicants considered for the position.
Note: Elevate Service Group uses AI-enabled tools to sort and screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review.
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