Controller- Finance Leader & Strategic Partner (Niagara Falls)

Title: Controller – Finance Leader & Strategic Partner Job ID: 16817118 Location: Niagara Falls, ON (small relocation cost provided if required) Salary: $100,000 – $135,000 + bonus + full benefits + RRSP match + perks ( Please apply if you are above the maximum range) Type: Full-time, permanent (on-site, 5 days per week) Are you a CPA who has outgrown the typical Controller role? Do you have the experience, the instincts, and the drive to operate at a truly strategic level? If so, this may be the perfect fit for you! - My client, a well-established consumer goods and e-commerce company with incredible stability and longevity — over 50 years in existence — continues to reinvent themselves and grow. Now entering a significant phase of international expansion, including new market entry across Europe, this is a privately held, product-based business operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a strong and accelerating growth trajectory. The Opportunity This is not only a day-to-day accounting role. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a strategic finance leadership position for someone who has operated at the intersection of financial rigor, operational performance, and business growth. You will own the finance function end-to-end and serve as a true partner to the executive team as the company scales globally. If you have led treasury functions, driven cost reduction initiatives, managed vendor relationships, identified enterprise-level risks, and influenced strategic decisions — this role was built for you. What You Will Own - Full accounting and finance operations, including month-end and year-end close - Treasury oversight, cash flow management, and working capital optimization - Financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting - AP, AR, payroll oversight, and vendor management - Enterprise-level risk identification and mitigation - Cost control and operational optimization initiatives - International expansion support — tax compliance, multi-jurisdiction reconciliations, and regulatory requirements - Coordination with external accounting and advisory firms for global compliance - Internal controls design, implementation, and continuous improvement - Strategic stakeholder relationships — owning and driving key financial partnerships - Direct partnership with the CEO and leadership team on financial strategy and business direction Who You Are - CPA designation (Canada) required - Minimum 5 years of people management experience + 5 years in a Controller type role - Proven experience in consumer goods or e-commerce, or a product-based, inventory-driven setting - Demonstrated experience in treasury, cash management, and vendor oversight - Track record of identifying business risks and driving cost reduction and process improvement initiatives - Experience owning stakeholder relationships at a senior level - Exposure to international or U.S. tax compliance is a strong asset - ERP experience required — NetSuite strongly preferred - Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, IF statements) - Comfortable operating with autonomy in a quick-moving, entrepreneurial environment Why This Role - Direct line to the CEO with genuine strategic influence over the business - Opportunity to shape and scale the finance function during a pivotal international expansion - High visibility, high autonomy, and real ownership — not just execution - Broad mandate spanning finance, operations, risk, and global growth - Relocation support provided for the right candidate Apply online or Send your CV directly to: TSSHP LI-TS1 Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2obaaz