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 qualified who can step into a lean finance environment, 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

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📌 Controller (Ontario)
🏢 The Finance Group
📍 Ontario