financial controller

Company Overview

Colonial Countertops is a family-owned and operated business specialising in the fabrication and installation of decorative surfaces. The company is committed to quality, durability, and outstanding customer service through alignment with leading suppliers. Summary

Colonial Countertops is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead core financial operations and provide clear, reliable information that supports business decisions. Reporting to the CFO, you?ll oversee the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team, strengthen financial systems and processes, and help senior leaders understand the company?s performance.

This is an opportunity for a detail-oriented finance leader who can balance accurate reporting with practical analysis, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

What you?ll do

• Develop and improve financial policies, systems, and procedures to support accurate reporting and effective controls.
• Lead the month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and standard reporting packages.
• Prepare and coordinate financial statements, summaries, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Review monthly results and identify important trends in sales, costs, productivity, margins, and financial performance.
• Monitor cash flow, prepare cash-flow forecasts, and keep management informed about liquidity needs.
• Ensure the accuracy of financial data and review vendor payments and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Coordinate budgeting and financial planning, review estimates, and support realistic forecasting.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to help management make informed decisions.
• Assess accounting processes, recommend improvements, and implement new procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and work with auditors to support an efficient process.
• Lead, develop, and support the finance team, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.
• Monitor financial risks and opportunities and report significant trends to senior management.
• Support investment profitability analysis and mergers or acquisitions as required.
• Contribute to other finance and company priorities as needed.

What you bring

• A bachelor?s degree in business administration, economics, commerce, or a related field.
• An MBA in finance or another graduate-level management qualification prefered.
• A CPA designation or progress toward CPA qualification prefered.
• Several years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, or a related area.
• Experience leading a finance team or overseeing financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people across the organization.
• Careful attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Initiative and sound judgment when working independently.

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Pay: $75,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Experience:

• progressive accounting or finance: 3 years (required)
• responsibility for financial reporting and month-end close: 2 years (required)
• preparing or reviewing cash-flow forecasts: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• CPA or CPA-in-progress (preferred)

Work Location: In person