HireLoft Recruitment is working with a fast-growing, multi-entity organization on a confidential search for a Group Financial Controller. This is a technically demanding, high-visibility role sitting at the centre of the group's financial reporting function, reporting directly to the VP Finance.

This is not a generalist finance role and it is not a people management role. We are looking for a technically sharp, self-driven CPA who can pick up the mandate and run with it independently from day one. If you get excited about solving complex accounting problems, maximizing consolidation systems, and building the financial infrastructure of a company preparing for a public listing, this role was built for you.

About the Organization
A well-capitalized and rapidly growing company operating across 30+ entities and multiple business verticals. The organization is executing an active acquisition strategy and is building toward a future public listing. The finance team is approximately 25 people strong and continuing to grow as the business scales.

What You Will Be Doing
Financial Reporting and Consolidation

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation across 30+ legal entities under IFRS

Own intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of IFRS-compliant consolidated financial statements

Continuously improve close processes, reduce timelines, and drive automation

Technical Accounting

Act as the internal IFRS subject matter expert across complex areas including:

IFRS 3 business combinations and purchase price allocations

IFRS 16 lease accounting

Share option valuations and amortization





Revenue recognition

Develop and maintain accounting policy notes and financial statement disclosures

Prepare and maintain audit-ready working papers

IPO and Capital Markets Readiness

Support development of public-company-ready financial reporting standards, policies, and documentation

Assist in building the foundation for future public filings including MD&A; and consolidated financial statements

Manage and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting in preparation for public market standards

Support SEDAR filing requirements and regulatory compliance as the organization moves toward a public listing

Audit and External Stakeholders

Own the full external audit process from planning through to completion

Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants

M&A; Integration

Support financial integration of newly acquired businesses including opening balance sheet alignment and accounting policy harmonization

Lead integration of acquired entities into consolidation systems and reporting frameworks

Standardize accounting policies across acquired entities

Systems and Technology

Primary consolidation and FP&A; tool: Vena, linking Microsoft D365 Business Central and Sage Intacct





Ability to maximize Vena and unlock additional reporting capabilities beyond consolidation is a significant asset

Comfort with data, minor SQL, or coding logic is a plus

Who We Are Looking For

Big 4 public accounting background (strongly preferred)

8 to 12+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting and consolidation

Deep technical knowledge of IFRS across complex accounting areas

Proven experience managing group-level multi-entity consolidations

IPO readiness, SEDAR filing experience, or public company reporting background is a major differentiator

Experience in a high-growth, acquisitive, or private equity-backed workplace is a strong asset

Hands-on experience with consolidation tools such as Vena, HFM, or similar platforms

Self-motivated, independent, and confident operating without direct oversight

Someone who gets genuinely excited about systems, technical problems, and building things the right way

What Is In It For You

Base salary of $140,000 to $160,000 depending on experience

Performance bonus of up to 20%

High-visibility role reporting directly to VP Finance with exposure to executive leadership

Active involvement in M&A; execution and integration

Direct exposure to IPO preparation and a real capital markets journey

Opportunity to build and scale a best-in-class group finance function

This role is ideal for someone who wants to own something meaningful, go deep in their area of expertise, and be the go-to person for everything related to group financial reporting and compliance.

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📌 Group Financial Controller (Ontario)
🏢 HireLoft Recruitment
📍 Ontario