Overview
Financial Controller Jobs in Oakville, Ontario, Canada at Robert Half
Title: Financial Controller
Company: Robert Half
Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Our client is an established and growing privately-held company with multiple locations across Ontario. Due to expansion of the Finance team, they are seeking a Division Controller to lead the financial operations of one of the company's largest divisions. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader who thrives in a highly collaborative, onsite environment and is motivated by continuous learning and career progression within a growing, complex organization.
This role works closely with operational leaders across multiple sites and offers meaningful exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making. This position requires regular ongoing travel to various sites across Ontario, and as a result, can be based in one of three locations: Niagara, Oakville or Barrie. Travel is required 12 months out of the year without exception.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements and cost reports, identifying trends and areas of concern for senior leadership
- Oversee general ledger and subsidiary ledger maintenance to ensure data integrity and accuracy
- Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data within the ERP system
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes, providing insights into anticipated financial performance
- Prepare year-end working papers and supporting documentation for audited financial statements
- Complete regulatory filings, including T5 and T5018 slips, excise tax filings, and HST reviews
- Attend operational, financial, and senior management meetings to provide financial leadership and guidance
- Implement and maintain robust internal controls to protect the integrity of financial reporting systems and processes
- Lead, mentor, and oversee direct reports to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely completion of work
Why Join?
- Highly collaborative, onsite culture
- with close ties to operations and leadership
- Hands‑on learning opportunities across complex, diversified business units
- Clear career growth within a stable, long‑standing organization
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
What You Bring
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting and leadership experience
- CPA designation (required)
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Experience supporting multi‑site operations
- Strong ERP experience; Oracle highly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience supervising and developing direct reports
- Manufacturing industry experience is required
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight (2-3 nights) at least once per month (every month)
https://www.roberthalf.com/ca/en/job/oakville-on/division-controller/05210-0013421013-caen
This job posting is for a current vacancy with our client.
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