About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing, private equity–backed franchisor with over 100 stores across North America. They continue to open new locations, and now, with their recent acquisition by a US-based PE firm, the finance function is under more scrutiny and pressure than ever. They’re looking for someone who can take the reins on day-to-day finance and help them build a more sophisticated, audit-ready, high-performance finance operation.
About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, this isn’t a plug-and-play Controller job. Yes, you’ll oversee the month-end close and manage reporting, but what we really need is someone who thrives in complexity—post-acquisition integration, cross-border compliance, consolidated audits, private equity rigor, and an evolving business model that includes continued growth and a maturing e-commerce portal.
They’re well past the “startup scrappiness” stage, but there’s still a lot to build. You’ll play a key role in optimizing internal controls, streamlining processes, and improving the way they forecast, report, and support the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and improve their monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting process in partnership with the CFO
- Support lender reporting and covenant compliance
- Prepare for and manage the external audit process
- Build and strengthen internal controls and policy documentation
- Manage Canadian payroll and ensure regulatory compliance
- Supervise a small in-house team and coordinate external support (India)
- Provide insights to support continued organic growth and franchise expansion
- Help them prepare for more complex reporting as the business scales
You Should Have
- CPA designation and progressive accounting experience
- Experience leading a finance or accounting team (even a small one)
- Hands-on audit prep experience—this is a must
- Strong working knowledge of internal controls, payroll, and cashflow management
- A mindset geared toward process improvement and systems optimization
- Familiarity with both US and Canadian accounting/tax regs (US tax is a bonus)
- Comfort operating in a PE-backed or high-growth business is a definite asset
Why This Role Might Be Right for You
- You’re not just a great accountant—you’re a builder
- You’ve worked in environments where things change quickly
- You know how to support a business that’s maturing fast
- You want to grow your influence in a company that’s scaling globally
- You’re comfortable with complexity, ambiguity, and a bit of pressure
Greater Toronto Area, ON, M9C 5K6
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