Description
Controller
Full-Time Onsite – Mississauga, Ontario
Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting functions of a $40 million revenue HVAC company with service, maintenance, and project-based construction operations. This role ensures accurate financial statements, strong internal controls, job costing discipline, and timely reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making. The Controller will manage the accounting team and work closely with operations, service managers, and ownership.
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, including proper revenue recognition for percentage of completion accounting and service arrangements
- Manage budgeting and variance analysis to provide insights for strategic planning
- Own and execute a 5-business-day monthly close, ensuring accuracy and consistency
- Oversee profitability reporting by service line (service, maintenance, construction)
- Ensure accurate labor costing, technician productivity reporting, and overhead allocation
- Establish and enforce internal financial policies and controls.
- Ensure adherence to tax laws, corporate regulations, and financial reporting standards.
- Own sales tax compliance and reporting across all applicable jurisdictions including preparing and filing sales tax returns on time
- Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies for audits and compliance matters.
- Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring efficiency and professional development.
- Support senior management with financial insights for business growth
- Drive cost optimization and efficiency initiatives to maximize profitability.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- 6+ years of experience in financial management, accounting, or auditing roles.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office, ERP systems and financial software (eg. Quickbooks, Sage, and Coins).
- Experience in a service-based HVAC or construction industry preferred
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- High attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to work under pressure.
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