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Peter Lister
Controller
Posted: 01/30/2026
2026-01-30
2026-03-07
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Category: Accounting & Finance
Job Number: 6822
Pay Rate: $110,000-140,000
Job Description
Our client, a rapidly growing technology company based in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, is seeking a driven and tech-savvy Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function of the organization. This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a strong foundation in public accounting who has already made the move into industry and is now ready to step into a broader, higher-impact role within a scaling profitable business. In this role you will report directly to the CFO and manage the accounting operations team.
Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll move beyond narrow accounting responsibilities to own the full finance function, working closely with leadership to influence decisions and support rapid growth. Backed by a global organization, this role offers opportunities to grow your career further, hands-on operational exposure, and the chance to build systems that scale.
What our client has to offer:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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Why You’ll Love This Role
You’ll move beyond narrow accounting responsibilities to own the full finance function, working closely with leadership to influence decisions and support rapid growth. Backed by a global organization, this role offers opportunities to grow your career further, hands-on operational exposure, and the chance to build systems that scale.
What our client has to offer:
- Competitive salary range dependent on experience
- Comprehensive, company-paid benefits
- Support for professional development, including CPA membership fees
- Significant opportunities for internal talent development, promotion, and potential relocation within a global network
Responsibilities:
- Fully own and manage all financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end reporting.
- Oversee and manage all Canadian tax compliance matters.
- Play a key role in the implementation of a new ERP system, replacing current systems (QuickBooks).
- Address and manage complex US sales tax compliance.
- Lead the budgeting and forecast process
- Manage and develop KPIs that help drive business decisions
- Contribute to the automation of financial processes and leverage technology for efficiency.
- Collaborate with various internal stakeholders, including the CEO, HR, Legal, IT, and international commercial strategy team.
- Report directly to the CFO and provide financial insights to support business decisions.
Qualifications:
- CPA designation with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Must have a started your career in public accounting, with 2+ years industry experience
- Strong experience with inventory management and related provisions
- Demonstrated tech-savviness, including advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
- Experience with consolidations and reporting to a parent company structure is preferred but not required
This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.
To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Please note that we use AI tools as part of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve candidate experience.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Peter Lister
Managing Director
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