Controller - Permanent (St. Catharines)

City: St Catharines Added: May 01, 2026 Salary: $125,000.00+/yr Job ID: 18967 About the Opportunity Our client in the Niagara (St Catharines/Hamilton) region is looking for a CPA Designated Controller to join their growing team on a full time, permanent basis in a newly created role. The successful candidate will enjoy working hands-on, have excellent attention to detail, and thrive in fast-paced environments. This organization is within a growing sector and offers opportunity for both professional growth internally as well as professional development - all within a dynamic, positive work culture. Responsibilities - Management of General Ledger and related Accounting duties - Reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts, managing customer and distributor accounts & ensuring prompt payment, as well as resolving discrepancies as needed - Respond to vendor inquiries and complete follow-ups - Posting of Journal Entries & working closely with the General Ledger, adjustments as needed - Processing payroll, HST remittances, WSIB- collect and validate payroll inputs (hours, premiums, allowances) - Preparation of consolidated monthly, quarterly and annual Financial Statements, Financial reporting - Submission of tax remittances - Coordination and preparation of budget and financial forecasts, institute and maintain planning and control procedures and analyze report variances - Preparing Month and Year End closing, ensure transactions are complete, accurate, and properly documented - Liaising with auditors, take an active role in internal and external Audit, providing required reporting - Ensuring compliance as well as implementation of policies and procedures, monitoring for accurate and successful execution - Provide contributions and recommendations regarding business acquisitions and other financial aspects of the business, communicating with Senior Management on financial variances and strategies - Participate in other active projects and ad hoc reporting as needed About You The successful candidate will have the following: - CPA Designation, active in good standing - 5+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance - Experience with QuickBooks Online is strongly preferred - Previous experience with ERP implementation is a strong asset - Previous experience in the manufacturing industry (food & beverage) is an asset - Strong oral, written, and communication skills (English essential) - Strong problem-solving skills - Highly organized, strong attention to detail - Excellent interpersonal skills, self-starter, team-oriented About the Job The salary band for this opportunity is $110,000 to $130,000 depending on relevant previous experience. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this prospect. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2pcf88