Sr. Controller

Greenlight Consulting

$90K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA designation or equivalent preferred
  • 5+ years of accounting/controllership experience in professional services or consulting
  • Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and/or IFRS
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online
  • Hands-on ADP payroll experience required
  • Strong Excel skills for financial modeling and reporting

Responsibilities

  • Own full-cycle accounting including GL, month-end close, and financial reporting
  • Prepare and present timely financial statements per regulations
  • Manage payroll processes across multiple entities
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable to ensure cash flow timeliness
  • Maintain and optimize QuickBooks Online for daily operations
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Identify and implement process improvements in accounting operations

Benefits

  • Health and dental coverage
  • Retirement savings options
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness programs
Full Job Description
The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Controller to cover a 12-month maternity leave within a professional services/consulting environment. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a sharp technical accounting background, comfort working independently, and the confidence to manage the full finance function from day-to-day operations to executive reporting.

This role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, adapts quickly to existing systems and processes, and hits the ground running with minimal ramp time.

You're the type of person who walks in, quickly assesses how things work, and makes it run better. You communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders, flag issues before they become problems, and take

ownership of the function with confidence.

Responsibilities:
• Own full-cycle accounting: GL, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Prepare and present accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with regulations
• Manage payroll end-to-end across our various entities
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensure cash flow accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain and optimize QuickBooks Online for day-to-day accounting operations
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes• Prepare and file HST/GST, payroll remittances, and other regulatory submissions
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners as required
• Support leadership with financial insights and ad hoc analysis to inform business decisions
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement efficiencies where applicable

Skills and Competencies:
• CPA designation (or equivalent) strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience, ideally within professional services or consulting
• Solid working knowledge of Canadian GAAP and/or IFRS
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online - you know it well and can work in it on day one
• Hands-on ADP payroll experience required; familiarity with additional payroll platforms is an asset
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable building and maintaining financial models and reports

Compensation at Greenlight is determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, market benchmarks, and internal equity. The expected salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 CAD and may include base and variable compensation depending on the position. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental coverage, retirement savings options, paid time off, and wellness programs.

AI Disclosure Statement: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or assessing responses. These tools help us stay organized and efficient, but they never replace human judgment. Every hiring decision is made by real people who care deeply about finding the right addition to our team and preserving the human connection that defines our culture.

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