About the Role
This is a newly created Controller opportunity within a well-established, mission-driven organization operating in the cemetery and bereavement services sector in the Windsor area. The organization manages a complex, multi-site environment with both directly operated locations and a broader network of independently managed sites, requiring strong financial oversight, collaboration, and consistency across varying levels of operational sophistication.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will play a critical role in strengthening and modernizing the finance function. This includes enhancing financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting long-term strategic initiatives. The position offers a balance of hands-on financial leadership and forward-looking process improvement, particularly within an environment that includes trust fund accounting, regulatory oversight, and evolving systems.
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you will influence financial discipline, drive consistency across a decentralized structure, and support ongoing operational and cultural evolution. The successful candidate will bring both structure and adaptability, helping guide the organization through continued growth and modernization while maintaining a strong commitment to accountability and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
• Oversee all financial operations including reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and audit coordination
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across multiple locations
• Lead and strengthen internal controls, ensuring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements
• Manage and oversee complex trust fund accounting, including reconciliations and reporting
• Partner with senior leadership on financial planning, forecasting, and strategic initiatives
• Drive process improvements and support system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability
• Provide financial guidance and support to operational leaders across a decentralized structure
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
• Support audit processes and ensure implementation of recommendations
• Contribute to long-term planning, pricing strategies, and operational decision-making
Ideal Candidate Profile
• CPA designation required with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Experience operating in a multi-site, decentralized, or complex organizational environment
• Strong technical foundation across financial reporting, controls, and budgeting
• Exposure to regulated environments, trust accounting, or compliance-driven industries is an asset
• Proven ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic thinking
• Experience improving processes or working within environments transitioning from manual/legacy systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including team development and performance management
• Practical, adaptable, and solutions-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills
Why Consider This Opportunity?
• Newly created role with the ability to shape and build the finance function
• High-impact position with visibility across leadership and operations
• Opportunity to modernize systems and processes within a stable, established organization
• Diverse and complex environment offering both challenge and growth
• Strong alignment between operational purpose and long-term community impact
• Collaborative leadership team and supportive organizational culture
• Clear opportunity to grow into a broader leadership mandate over time
Vacancy
Newly created position driven by organizational growth and the need to enhance financial structure, oversight, and long-term scalability.
Compensation Package
• Base Salary: $100,000 – $130,000
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Retirement program with employer matching
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Additional Information
In accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (Ontario) and applicable regulations, applicants are advised that artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in the recruitment process. This may include the use of AI-enabled tools to support candidate sourcing, screening, or other administrative aspects of the hiring process.
All employment decisions are made by qualified human decision-makers, and the use of AI does not replace human judgment in the evaluation or selection of candidates.