Controller
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Mississauga • 🇨🇦 Canada
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Direct and develop a skilled finance team, including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Fixed Assets
- Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process; provide insights and financial analysis to regional and corporate leadership
- Oversee and ensure timely and accurate completion of the month-end and year-end close processes
- Develop, implement, and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Prepare and present detailed financial reports for internal stakeholders
- Serve as a key financial advisor to General Managers and operations leaders
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors during year-end audits
- Oversee daily banking operations, including cash management, bank covenant compliance, and treasury activities
- Monitor and improve key working capital metrics
- Lead process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations
- Build a high-performing finance team through mentoring, training, and fostering a collaborative work environment
- Lead initiatives to automate financial processes and improve data accuracy
Requirements
- CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA) or equivalent required
- 10+ years of relevant accounting or financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial role
- Proven expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and accounting processes, with a strong understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks
- Experience managing a partially remote or geographically dispersed finance team
- Strong technical accounting expertise, with solid knowledge of IFRS and Canadian regulatory requirements
- Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., JDE, SAP, One Stream) and other financial technologies
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Ability to travel ~50%
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
financial reportingfinancial analysisaccounting processesbudgetingforecastinginternal controlscash managementworking capital metricsprocess improvementsdata accuracy
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationchange managementmentoringcollaborationtime managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam buildinganalytical thinking
Certifications
CPACACMACGA