Controller – Maternity Leave Coverage

Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Food & Beverage

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Work Arrangement: Remote / Hybrid

Location: Toronto The Opportunit yThe Finance Group is recruiting an experienced Controller to provide maternity leave coverage for a growing organization in the CPG / food & beverage industry .

This is a hands-on, full-time contract opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who can step into a lean finance workplace, take ownership of the day-to-day accounting function, and ensure continuity while the incumbent Controller is on leav e.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial environment where they can operate independently while partnering closely with senior leadersh ip.

What You’ll Be Responsible

ForOwn and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial report ing.Manage full-cycle accounting activities including general ledger, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations and financial statement preparat ion.Maintain established month-end processes and controls within NetSu ite.Support the annual financial statement audit, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor reque sts.Oversee and review Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable activit ies.Provide oversight and review of payroll accounting entr ies.Support inventory accounting and reconciliations within a CPG environm ent.Support accounting matters associated with a Canadian parent company and U.S. subsidiary,



including cross-border and multi-currency considerati ons.Assist with accounting related to debt, financing arrangements and a more complex capital struct ure.Support lender-related requirements and reporting as nee ded.Maintain appropriate internal controls, accounting policies and audit readin ess.Respond to ad hoc accounting requests and partner closely with the Head of Finance & Operati ons.Utilize and maintain existing SOPs, close checklists and process documentation to ensure a seamless transition throughout the le ave.

What We’re Lookin g ForCPA designation strongly prefe rred.Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting Man ager.Strong full-cycle accounting, month-end close and financial reporting experi ence.NetSuite experience strongly prefe rred.Previous CPG, food & beverage, manufacturing or inventory-based business experience is highly desir able.Experience with inventory accounting and related reconciliat ions.Experience supporting an annual financial statement a udit.Exposure to Canadian/U.S. entities, cross-border accounting and multi-currency operations is an a sset.Experience with debt accounting, financing transactions or complex capital structures is an a sset.Comfortable working within a small, lean and entrepreneurial organization with limited accounting redund ancy.Able to work independently, prioritize competing demands and solve problems without significant overs ight.Detail-oriented, accountable and comfortable moving between transactional accounting and higher-level Controller responsibili ties.

📌 Controller (Toronto)
🏢 The Finance Group
📍 Toronto