Controller

Join to apply for the Controller role at Bunzl Canada Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business, and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude. We are currently seeking a Controller to join our team. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Controller will do full-cycle reporting and oversee the accounting team including the assistant controller and manager of accounting. The Controller will actively participate in strategic planning and on‑going business decisions with overall responsibility for the planning, recording, and reporting of financial information and the control of financial transactions. Within this performance‑oriented culture, the Controller will ensure that all financial and accounting policies are consistently and accurately implemented and that all reporting is accurate and completed in a timely manner. Responsibilities Provide leadership and supervision to the accounting team in the preparation of monthly journal entries, accruals, GL closing, balance sheet reconciliations and other month/quarter/year activities Prepare monthly financial reports along with a narrative for management ensuring the integrity of the financial statements under IFRS and lead the monthly analysis of actuals vs. budget and prior years Detailed profit and loss statement analysis with focus on gross profit, providing recommendations for productivity, profit improvement and cost containment activities Cash management and inter-company transfers and reconciliations Oversee the monthly/annual tax filing requirements and monthly remittances to the government in multiple jurisdictions Lead the preparation of the annual budget and monthly/quarterly forecasts across all functions and provide ongoing assessments of financial performance against these plans Ensure the reliability and effectiveness of internal controls over financial processes Coaching and providing timely feedback to direct reports to aid in their success Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required); MBA (preferred) CPA designation Advanced expertise in accounting standards and practices, financial reporting processes, tax legislations and internal controls 8+ years’ experience in financial reporting in a public company environment, with at least 5+ years in a managerial capacity Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Experience working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment Must be an influential leader with a collaborative management style and able to motivate others, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and learning Experience with AS/400, Blackline and Hyperion Financial Management (highly desirable) Experience working in the distribution industry (beneficial) Who We Are Bunzl Canada Inc. (bunzlcanada.ca) provides the cleaning and hygiene products, food and retail packaging, safety products and industrial supplies that keep over 45,000 Canadian businesses running, every day. With over 1,100 employees, we are one of the largest, most successful global companies in Canada with a long‑standing track record of retaining, developing, and investing in our people. What We Believe We believe through diversity we build strength. We believe that an entrepreneurial spirit provides endless possibilities. We believe that together we can achieve anything. We believe through innovation we can find dynamic solutions. We believe that motivated people create happy customers. We believe everyone counts at Bunzl. We believe that when you join our team, your potential is unlimited. At Bunzl, we believe in you What’s in it for you? Come showcase what you can do in a fast‑moving, evolving company that provides competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP Match, Share Save (Stock) opportunities, performance incentives and career development opportunities. You’ll find the support, leadership, and workplace culture you need to achieve your full potential. When you are successful, we are successful At Bunzl, we don’t just say our people are our greatest asset, we really mean it. Let’s talk about your future. Interview guidance Bunzl is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment reflecting the diversity of the communities in which we operate. If requested, we will provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process for persons with disabilities. Only applicants moving forward in the process will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr