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Financial Controller
@ Elby Professional Recruitment
Burlington, Ontario
Overview
Elby Professional Recruitment is hiring a Financial Controller for its client, the Canadian arm of a global industrial products company, in Burlington, ON. The role leads financial reporting, forecasting, audit, tax and internal controls, and manages six financial analysts. The posting states a hybrid arrangement, a salary of $130,000 to $150,000 per year, and extensive benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Lead month-end close and IFRS group reporting
- Lead annual audit and statutory financial statements
- Drive long-term planning and monthly forecast reviews
- Lead capital budget and investment management
- Own internal control framework and tax reporting
Requirements summary:
- CPA designation with IFRS experience
- 5-10 years leadership in complex financial reporting
- Strong people management and communication skills
- Advanced Excel and senior-level data presentation
- Power BI and SAP experience preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Seniority | Lead |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Management experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training, Home office allowance |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Elby Professional Recruitment
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Financial Controller
Burlington, ON | Hybrid
Our client is the Canadian arm of a global leader of industrial products, with divisions spanning construction and mining equipment, cranes, material handling, aerospace, transportation systems, service, parts and rentals. They are seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial reporting, forecasting and compliance and to act as the primary finance partner to the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will lead 6 Financial Analysts supporting operational divisions across Canada as a technically sound business partner.
What Our Client Has to Offer
- $130,000 - $150,000k per annum
- Extensive benefits with employer-paid premiums starting day 1
- 4 weeks of vacation to start
- 6% employer RRSP matching
- Annual allowance for continuing education
- International training and development opportunities
Responsibilities
- Lead month-end close and IFRS group reporting, including journal entry and reconciliation approval
- Review monthly results across all product groups and divisions
- Lead the annual audit and prepare statutory financial statements and the group reporting package
- Drive long-term planning and monthly forecast reviews, challenging assumptions and recommending action
- Manage KPIs across divisions and shared service centers
- Lead the long-term capital budget and manage investments from approval through completion
- Lead local and international sales tax reporting and audits
- Support transfer pricing, the tax provision and tax returns
- Own the internal control framework (200+ controls) and independently review its effectiveness
- Lead annual inventory and fixed asset counts
- Support process mapping, documentation and Power BI dashboards, and champion AI tools to improve efficiency
- Mentor and develop three Senior Financial Analysts
- Build strong partnerships with divisional leaders and product group managers
Qualifications
- CPA designation with IFRS experience
- 5-10 years of leadership experience in a complex financial reporting environment
- Strong people management, communication and change leadership skills
- Advanced Excel and the ability to present data to senior management
- Power BI and SAP experience preferred
- Heavy equipment, mining, construction equipment, manufacturing or industrial products experience preferred
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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