Location

Downtown Toronto, ON

Work Arrangement

Hybrid – 2 days per week in office

Reporting To

Head of Finance

About the Company Our client is a rapidly growing, PE-backed, multi-entity wealth management organization providing a broad range of financial services, including investment advisory, insurance, estate planning, and tax services across Canada. The organization is continuing to expand its operating footprint and may include U.S. entities as the business grows.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth organization where the Controller will play a key role in strengthening financial operations, reporting, systems, and controls.

The Opportunity We are seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting across a complex, multi-entity environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance, this individual will own the monthly close and reporting process, drive process improvements, support acquisitions and integrations, and provide leadership to a small accounting team.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with significant experience in complex, multi-entity organizations and a strong understanding of consolidations, intercompany accounting, financial reporting, and IFRS/U.S. GAAP.

Ideal Profile

CPA designation with 8+ years of progressive accounting experience

Strong experience working within complex, multi-entity environments

Extensive experience with financial reporting, month-end close, consolidations, and intercompany accounting

Strong knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP

Experience within a private equity-backed portfolio company is highly preferred

Proven people leadership and team development experience

Advanced proficiency with NetSuite and Excel

Strong process improvement and systems optimization experience





Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth workplace

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day accounting requirements

Key Responsibilities

Own the monthly close and full-cycle accounting process across multiple entities, delivering accurate financials within 15 business days

Manage multi-entity and multi-currency accounting, including consolidations, intercompany activity, reconciliations, and financial reporting

Prepare and oversee financial reporting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations

Ensure appropriate application of IFRS and U.S. GAAP across the organization

Lead audit readiness and coordinate with external auditors and other advisors

Oversee and continuously improve NetSuite processes, controls, and reporting

Identify opportunities for automation, system enhancements, and improved accounting processes

Develop and strengthen internal controls and financial reporting processes

Support acquisitions, integrations, and the onboarding of new entities

Partner with senior leadership on financial reporting, analysis, and business initiatives

Mentor and develop junior accounting team members while fostering a high-performance culture

Contribute to broader finance transformation and process improvement initiatives

Why This Opportunity? This is an excellent opportunity for a high-performing accounting professional to join a rapidly growing, PE-backed organization and take ownership of a significant multi-entity finance function. The role offers meaningful exposure to acquisitions, systems optimization, financial reporting, and process transformation, with the opportunity to make a direct impact as the organization continues to scale.

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