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About the Role
WINMAR® is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller responsible for leading BELFOR Franchise Group Canada’s accounting and financial reporting functions while ensuring compliance with Canadian accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal control requirements. This role oversees the accounting team, manages the monthly and annual close processes, prepares financial statements, supports budgeting and forecasting, and provides financial analysis to senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with Canadian Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as applicable.
- Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis.
- Present financial reports to executive leadership.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
- Ensure accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Review Monthly on Income Statements, Balance Sheet, Receivables, EBITA to President.
- Supervise and mentor the accounting team.
- Ensure compliance with Canadian tax regulations, including GST/HST, PST, payroll remittances, and corporate income tax requirements.
- Coordinate annual external audits and tax filings.
- Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting regulations and corporate policies.
- Engage with Franchises on accounting tasks related to franchisees.
- Audit franchise compliance.
- Coordinate the annual budgeting process.
- Assist with forecasting and long-term financial planning.
- Monitor departmental budgets and recommend corrective actions.
- Support strategic decision-making through financial modeling and analysis.
- Improve accounting procedures and financial reporting processes.
- Lead ERP (JD Edwards) and accounting system implementations or upgrades.
- Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiencies.
- Ensure data integrity within financial systems.
- Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with department leaders to support business objectives.
- Assist with Human Resources, administrative, and franchise contract related functions as needed.
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- 3–5+ years in a leadership or controller role.
- Experience managing audits and financial reporting.
- Experience with Canadian tax compliance and payroll regulations.
- Previous experience with JD Edwards or a similar ERP system.
- Experience with multi-entity or multi-provincial operations.
- Knowledge of business intelligence and financial reporting tools.
- Experience implementing financial systems or processing automation.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of ASPE and/or IFRS.
- Thorough understanding of Canadian taxation (GST/HST, PST, payroll, corporate tax).
- Advanced financial analysis and budgeting skills.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Sage, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, PSA or similar).
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical problem-solving
- Financial stewardship
- Integrity and ethical judgment
- Process improvement
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Business acumen
Location
- London, Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA Canada) designation required.
About the Company
- WINMAR® is one of Canada's leading property restoration organizations, supporting a national network of franchisees and delivering exceptional service to residential and commercial clients.
- As Corporate Controller, you will play a key leadership role in shaping the organization's financial strategy, strengthening operational excellence, and supporting continued growth across the franchise network.
- This position offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team while making a measurable impact on the organization's long-term success.
Equal Opportunity
- WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd. is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the provincial guidelines for accessibility (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Only). As such, WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd. will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.
- WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd. strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process.
- In pursuit of this commitment, WINMAR® (Canada) International, Ltd. will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.