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About 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.

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

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience, ideally within professional services or consulting
• Solid working knowledge of Canadian GAAP and/or IFRS
• 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

Skills

• CPA designation (or equivalent) strongly preferred
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online — you know it well and can work in it on day one

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Full-time
• Contract

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• CPA designation (or equivalent)

Salary/Compensations

• $90,000 - $110,000 CAD

Benefits

• Health and dental coverage
• Retirement savings options
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs

About the Company

• Greenlight is a Canadian-founded intelligent automation and technology consulting firm focused on helping organizations modernize operations through automation, AI, and scalable delivery solutions.
• We operate with a high-performance, client-focused mindset built on the principles of trust, transparency, ownership, collaboration, and flawless execution.
• We move with urgency, communicate openly, solve problems together, and take pride in delivering meaningful outcomes for our clients and teams.
• At Greenlight, we value proactive, adaptable, and accountable people who bring authenticity, curiosity, and energy to the work we do every day.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to a diverse and inclusive recruitment process.
• Greenlight is proud to always have and continue to be an equal opportunity employer.
• We believe in equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status.