Senior Controller Barrie, Ontario About the Role We are seeking a Senior Controller to oversee all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies while delivering accurate and timely financial statements.

This role is responsible for key functions including SOX compliance, monthly financial reporting, account reconciliations, profitability and operational analysis, and audit preparation.

What Youll Do Accounting and Reporting: Ensuring accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; enforcing GAAP compliance; reviewing close packages; and maintaining reporting calendars.

Managing the full close cycle, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analyses; driving continuous improvement to shorten close timelines.

Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls Assist in JJEs annual budgeting process Respond to inquiries from Senior Leadership and other departmental Senior Managers regarding financial results Lead and oversee all internal/external audit requests and tax requests Ad hoc requests as required Management: Managing accounting staff, setting performance expectations, coaching, mentoring, hiring, and building a highperforming finance team and support to enhance their professional growth.

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members Leading ERP enhancements, automation initiatives, and process redesign to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Champion JJE values and lead a cohesive,



engaged accounting team with transparency, holding regular team meetings, and maintaining open communication channels.

Ensure clear, timely communication with senior leadership on emerging issues, including proactive escalation when risks, blockers, or decisions require executive attention Complete additional tasks and projects assigned Total Rewards Base salary range: $150,000.00 to $180,000.00 annually Annual Bonus Chance Annual Performance Review with Increase Opportunity Group Benefits that are 100% paid for by the Company inclusive of Health, Dental, Life, Disability and Travel coverage Vacation & Paid Personal days Employer Matching Retirement Savings Plan Position Details Location - Barrie, Ontario Status - Permanent, salaried Type This position is classified as a management role and is exempt from overtime provision under the ESA Schedule - Monday-Friday - occasional extended hours may be required based on operational needs.

Vacancy Type - New vacancy Reports 4-8 direct/15 indirect reports Travel - 2-5%, mainly within Ontario What You Bring Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field CPA/CA designation is required Successful completion of a pre-employment background check,



where applicable and in accordance with applicable laws 5+ years of experience in a senior level accounting management role Experience working in a publicly traded, multi-location company Experience managing a team of finance & accounting professionals Strong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP) Financial analysis, budgeting and strategic financial planning experience Advanced experience working with ERP software, Intelli

Dealer experience is an asset Advanced/Expert experience using Microsoft Excel Experience working with SOX compliance Additional Requirements Technical college certificate or degree (preferred) A valid drivers license and satisfactory drivers abstract is required for job-related travel Successful completion of a job-related background check, conducted with candidate consent and in accordance with applicable laws.

Work Environment Office environment, with eligibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely Who We Are Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) is a leading distributor of public works equipment across Canada and the U.S.

We support municipalities and contractors with equipment such as vacuum trucks, refuse and recycling vehicles, street sweepers, and sewer inspection systems.

We are a proud subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

Our Core Values Leadership, Customer Excellence, Integrity, Inspiration, Teamwork, Innovation, and Ambition Apply Today If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we at Joe Johnson Equipment, welcome your application and are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, however only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws.

📌 Senior Controller (Barrie)
🏢 Federal Signal
📍 Barrie