BELFOR Franchise Group Canada - Corporate Controller Location:

London, Ontario

Reports To:

President of Winmar (Canada) International, Ltd.

Position Summary WINMAR®

is seeking an

experienced Corporate Controller

responsible for leading BELFOR Franchise Group Canada’s accounting and financial reporting functions while ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control requirements. This role oversees the accounting team, manages the monthly and annual close processes, prepares financial statements, supports budgeting and forecasting, and provides financial analysis to senior leadership. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to improve financial processes while supporting business growth.

Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.

Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as applicable.

Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis.

Present financial reports to executive leadership.

Accounting Operations

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.

Ensure accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.

Review Monthly on Income Statements, Balance Sheet, Receivables, EBITA to President

Supervise and mentor the accounting team.

Compliance & Internal Controls

Ensure compliance with Canadian tax regulations, including GST/HST, PST, payroll remittances,



and corporate income tax requirements.

Coordinate annual external audits and tax filings.

Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls.

Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting regulations and corporate policies.

Engage with Franchises on accounting tasks related to franchisees

Audit franchise compliance

Budgeting & Financial Planning

Coordinate the annual budgeting process.

Assist with forecasting and long-term financial planning.

Monitor departmental budgets and recommend corrective actions.

Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and analysis.

Systems & Process Improvement

Improve accounting procedures and financial reporting processes.

Lead ERP (JD Edwards) and accounting system implementations or upgrades.

Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies.

Ensure data integrity within financial systems.

Leadership

Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff.

Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with department leaders to support business objectives.

Other Responsibilities

Assist with Human Resources, administrative, and franchise contract related functions as needed.

Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting,



Finance, or a related field.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Canada) designation required.

Experience

3–5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

3–5+ years in a leadership or controller role.

Experience managing audits and financial reporting.

Experience with Canadian tax compliance and payroll regulations.

Knowledge & Skills

Robust knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS.

Thorough understanding of Canadian taxation (GST/HST, PST, payroll, corporate tax).

Advanced financial analysis and budgeting skills.

Previous experience with JD Edwards or a similar ERP system.

Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, PSA or similar).

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Key Competencies

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical problem-solving

Financial stewardship

Integrity and ethical judgment

Process improvement

Decision-making

Time management

Collaboration

Business acumen

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with multi-entity or multi-provincial operations.

Knowledge of business intelligence and financial reporting tools.

Experience implementing financial systems or processing automation.

Why Join

WINMAR® ? WINMAR®

is one of Canada's leading property restoration organizations, supporting a national network of franchisees and delivering exceptional service to residentia

📌 Corporate Controller (Canada)
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