Controller (Inter-company Accounting)

**About Us**

We are a multi-brand enterprise built from legacy businesses that have grown together through bold acquisitions and ongoing transformation. From trophies and awards to specialty products and custom designs, our journey has always been about growth, integration, and progress. With clear goals for the next 1, 3, and 10 years, we are seeking dedicated professionals who want to contribute to building a stronger future together.

**The Role**

We are hiring a Controller to join our accounting team. Reporting to the CFO, this role will oversee the day-to-day of our accounting world, leading the accounting team, and take ownership of core accounting functions. As a Controller, you will play a critical role in shaping and strengthening financial processes, mentoring the team, and ensuring that accounting operations support our long-term strategic goals.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead Level 2 accounting, including month-end and year-end close, working papers, and reconciliations
- Manage GST/PST processing, filings, and payments
- Oversee payroll and benefits administration
- Supervise AP/AR payments and ensure smooth software integrations
- Collaborate with the CFO to implement financial strategies and process improvements
- Proactively identify issues, evaluate process impacts, and provide timely advice to management
- Guide and mentor team members, supporting their growth and development

**What We’re Looking For**

This role is best suited to someone who thrives in an evolving environment. With our history of acquisitions, **change is constant**, and those who embrace, welcome or even seek for it, find real opportunity here.
- **Adaptable and versatile**: Flexible when circumstances shift but also anchored by a strong understanding of how solid processes protect profitability.
- **Process-minded**: Skilled at building and refining systems that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and create sustainable value.
- **Forward-thinking**:Anticipates how changes in the business will affect accounting processes and advises management to solve issues before they arise.
- **Collaborative and trustworthy**: Believes in working as part of a team, values accountability, and builds relationships on credibility and honesty.
- **Dedicated and passionate**: Approaches work with positive energy and commitment, striving for excellence while continuously seeking growth.

**Qualifications you’ll bring**
- CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred
- 5+ years in accounting leadership, ideally in corporate or multi-entity settings
- Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP, reconciliations, and compliance
- Experience with payroll and inter-company transactions an asset
- Demonstrated success in building or improving financial processes

**Why Join Us**
- Take on a leadership role in a company with ambitious growth plans
- Shape the future of accounting systems and culture in a collaborative environment
- Work closely with the CFO and leadership team on meaningful projects
- Competitive compensation package with opportunities for professional growth

**How to Apply**

Send your resume along with a cover letter or a short note about how you’ve built or improved an accounting process in your past roles, and what excites you about joining a company in constant evolution. If you are confident you'd be a fit, we'd love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$1,100,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-09-19
Expected start date: 2025-10-01