Controller

Location: Ottawa, ON | Hybrid 
Salary: $120,000–$130,000
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Hennessy Collective is partnering with an established, publicly traded organization to recruit an experienced Controller to join its Ottawa-based finance team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, leading people and making a meaningful impact on an organization's financial operations.

The Controller will play a key role in overseeing financial reporting, strengthening internal controls and driving improvements across accounting processes and systems. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will bring the technical expertise, sound judgment and hands-on leadership needed to support the organization's continued success.

We're looking for someone who can see the bigger picture without losing sight of the details. Someone who is comfortable navigating complex accounting requirements, developing a strong team and identifying opportunities to do things better.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany accounting.
• Lead external audit activities and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee sales tax remittances and coordinate corporate tax documentation with external advisors.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure consistency in financial reporting practices.

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration and professional growth.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, reporting practices and accounting systems.
• Support succession planning, team development and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with senior leadership and internal stakeholders to support organizational priorities and financial decision-making.

• CPA designation in good standing is required.
• Minimum six years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including financial statement preparation, internal reporting and financial analysis.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including experience or meaningful exposure to IFRS financial reporting.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Senior Finance Manager or in a comparable financial leadership capacity is preferred.
• Experience within a publicly traded organization or a mid-to-large public accounting firm is highly valued.
• Exposure to multi-entity financial reporting, consolidations and intercompany accounting is an asset.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, audit processes and financial reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to improve accounting processes, strengthen reporting practices and drive operational efficiencies.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/accounting systems.
• ​​​​​​​Must currently hold, or be eligible to obtain, a minimum Government of Canada Secret-level security clearance.

What Will Make You Successful?

You're a confident, capable accounting professional who brings a balance of technical expertise, business judgment and practical leadership.

You take pride in producing accurate, reliable financial information, enjoy solving complex accounting challenges and understand the importance of building strong relationships across an organization.

You're equally comfortable working through the details of a financial statement, coaching a team member or collaborating with senior leadership on opportunities to improve financial performance.

We also welcome interest from experienced public accounting professionals who are ready to transition into an industry leadership role, particularly those with exposure to publicly traded clients and IFRS reporting.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career and want an opportunity to lead, contribute and make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or connect with Hennessy Collective for a confidential conversation.

andrea@hennessycollective.com