Financial Controller

Retail & Distribution | Reporting Directly to the PresidentFull-time | Five days per week in office

Take ownership. Bring insight. Make an impact.

Our client, a retail and distribution business with multiple related companies, is seeking a Financial Controller to take ownership of its accounting and financial operations.

Reporting directly to the President, you will combine hands-on financial management with the analysis and insight that support business decisions. Your scope will span financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, inventory accounting and day-to-day accounting operations across the group.

This opportunity would be a great fit for an accounting professional looking for broad responsibility, direct interaction with senior leadership and the ability to see the impact of their work.

The Chance

You will be a key financial resource to the President, providing a clear picture of business performance while ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the underlying accounting. Success will require someone who is comfortable moving between detailed reconciliations and broader financial conversations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Business Insight

● Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting activities across multiple companies.

● Prepare accurate financial reports by company and department, providing analysis to support management decisions.

● Develop budgets and forecasts, monitor results and identify opportunities to strengthen cost control.

● Maintain accurate general ledgers and trial balances, ensuring accounts payable, accounts receivable, intercompany and shareholder balances reconcile.

● Serve as the primary contact for external accountants,



coordinating year-end working papers, information requests and filings.

Cash Flow & Accounting Operations

● Manage cash flow, banking activity, deposits, payment schedules and corporate credit card accounts.

● Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, customer statements and collections.

● Manage biweekly payroll and related deductions and remittances.

● Oversee marketplace payments, customer credit applications and sales representative commission payments.

● Record and reconcile foreign currency transactions, currency revaluations, shareholder activity and intercompany transactions.

Inventory & Financial Controls

● Maintain accurate inventory accounting across business operations, including third-party marketplace inventory.

● Review inventory counts, transfers, valuation discrepancies and negative inventory balances.

● Support inventory pricing and cost control.

● Reconcile gift card balances between operating systems and accounting records.

● Monitor debt-servicing requirements and related financial compliance obligations.

Tax & Compliance

● Prepare and coordinate HST, payroll deductions, WSIB and other required remittances within applicable deadlines.

● Record depreciation, amortization and other period-end adjustments.





● Maintain complete financial records and supporting documentation for reporting and year-end requirements.

What You Bring

● Strong accounting experience with the ability to independently manage a broad range of financial responsibilities.

● A thorough understanding of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow and reconciliations.

● Knowledge of inventory accounting, foreign currency transactions and intercompany balances.

● Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems; experience with EBMS would be an asset.

● Strong analytical judgment and the ability to translate financial information into clear, practical insights.

● Clear communication skills and the confidence to work directly with the President and external accounting partners.

● Excellent organization, attention to detail and the flexibility to manage competing priorities.

● A hands-on approach, sound judgment and a strong sense of accountability.

Why Consider This Role?

● Broad ownership: Take responsibility for the financial operations of multiple related companies.

● Direct access to leadership: Work closely with the President and contribute to financial decisions.

● Variety and depth: Combine reporting and analysis with operational accounting, inventory and cash management.

● Visible contribution: See how your work supports financial clarity and day-to-day business performance.

If interested, please send your resume in MS Word format. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

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