Our client is a growing HVAC and mechanical services business.They are looking for a Controller to join their team!.Opportunity to gain valuable experience in an industry leading Private Equity firm

CA$39,000.00–CA$54,000.00 yearly

Full-time +1

Why Work Here

Opportunity to gain valuable experience in an industry leading Private Equity firm

Work closely with PE owners to help scale a business through M&A; and integrations Build a world class finance team/function

Excellent total compensation package

About the Chance

Own the full month-end close process end-to-end, delivering accurate, on-time results to the VP Finance

Lead the full month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and timely delivery of accurate financial results.

Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, including financial statements, supporting schedules, budget-to-actual variance analysis, and management reporting.

Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate financial data, reporting integrity, and alignment with business reporting requirements.

Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial reporting processes to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Manage indirect tax filings, payroll remittances, corporate compliance requirements, audit support, and coordination with external advisors and auditors.

Oversee project and job costing activities, including monitoring project performance, analyzing cost variances, maintaining work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, supporting revenue recognition, and reporting on project profitability.

Manage inventory accounting processes, including inventory valuation, reconciliations, physical counts, and the flow of costs through operational and financial reporting systems.

Provide oversight of accounts receivable,



accounts payable, payroll, collections, cash management, and cash flow forecasting to ensure effective working capital management.

Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes through financial modeling, cash flow analysis, variance reporting, and operational performance analysis.

Lead and develop the accounting team while driving continuous improvement, process automation, systems optimization, business integration initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial operations and reporting accuracy.

About You

5-8 years minimum of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role

CPA designation preferred

People Management / Supervisory experience

Salary Range
$125,000 - $145,000/year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Victoria Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.

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For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring’s discussions with its Client, Highspring’s understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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📌 Controller (Ontario)
🏢 Vaco
📍 Ontario