Be part of something bigger. Build with us today — Now, for tomorrow.

At Baker Tilly, we care about the impact you make. That’s why we’re invested in your growth from day one—because the steps you take today define your tomorrow.

We are looking for a Divisional Controller to join our team—a role where your expertise will drive meaningful outcomes and your ambition will help shape what comes next. Here, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals, united by a shared commitment to making a difference—for our clients, our communities, and one another.

Baker Tilly is a leading advisory and accounting firm dedicated to building better futures. With global reach and local roots, we combine the scale of a network with the trust of strong relationships. From audit and tax to consulting and specialist advisory services, we help clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with clarity.

Role Overview

The Divisional Controller is a hands-on finance leader responsible for the accuracy, timeliness and discipline of day-to-day accounting operations across a multi-entity environment. This role owns the month-end close, ensures first-run financial statements are complete and reliable before senior review, leads the internal accounting team and strengthens processes, controls and reporting. The successful candidate will be comfortable working at both the detailed transaction level and the broader financial reporting and leadership level.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Close Ownership

· Own the full month-end close process across multiple legal entities

· Deliver accurate, review-ready internal financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement

· Ensure journal entries, accruals, prepaids and reconciliations are complete and technically sound

· Maintain balance sheet integrity through timely, documented reconciliations

· Review the work of the accounting team and ensure issues are resolved before senior review

Financial Reporting and Analysis





· Prepare internal management reporting packages

· Review results against budget and prior periods and provide clear variance explanations

· Identify unusual items, trends and control issues before escalation

· Provide reliable financial information and supporting analysis for business decisions

· Lead budgeting and forecasting processes in coordination with senior leadership

Payroll and Operational Finance

· Oversee payroll processing, statutory remittances, ROEs and year-end filings in coordination with HR

· Ensure payroll, benefits and related liabilities are accurately recorded and reconciled

· Provide oversight of invoicing, accounts receivable, work in progress, accounts payable and cash management

· Ensure GST/HST filings and other routine finance requirements are completed accurately and on time

Process, Controls and Systems

· Maintain and improve documented accounting policies, procedures and internal controls

· Identify breakdowns, inefficiencies and risks and implement practical improvements

· Ensure consistent and appropriate accounting treatment across the group structure

· Use accounting systems and reporting tools to improve accuracy, efficiency and visibility

· Ensure data integrity between subledgers, payroll systems and the general ledger

· Support dashboard development and financial visualization; Power BI experience is a strong asset

Team Leadership

· Lead, coach and develop the internal accounting team

· Set clear expectations, assign work and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met

· Review work at an appropriate level while remaining willing to get into the details when required

· Build accountability,



consistency and continuous improvement across the finance function

· Work collaboratively with internal operations, HR and senior leadership

Qualifications and Experience

· University degree in Accounting, Business or a related field

· CPA designation required

· Typically 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle close responsibility

· Demonstrated experience in a multi-entity or group accounting environment

· Experience leading or managing an internal finance or accounting team

· Strong technical accounting foundation combined with a practical, hands-on approach

· Advanced Excel skills and strong financial data management capability

· Experience with accounting systems and reporting tools; Xero and Power BI experience are assets

· Strong judgment, attention to detail, ownership and ability to enforce deadlines and standards

· Ability to communicate financial results and issues clearly to senior leadership

What Success Looks Like

· Month-end close is completed accurately and on schedule across all entities

· First-run financial statements are complete, reliable and supported by explicit variance explanations

· Balance sheet accounts are reconciled and issues are resolved promptly

· The accounting team has clear direction, appropriate review and strong accountability

· Processes, controls and reporting continue to become more consistent and efficient

· The Controller remains close enough to the work to identify issues early and solve them practically

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000-$130,000, based on experience and qualifications. We also offer a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to grow within a supportive professional environment.

Application Information

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $90,000.00-$130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Divisional Controller (Windsor)
🏢 Baker Tilly Windsor
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