Financial Controller

Gerrie Electric is one of the largest independent electrical distributors, with 24 key Ontario locations and over 400 employees. We are a proud family‑owned Canadian company headquartered in Burlington, ON, and have been in business since 1957. We are a Platinum Club winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers.

Our core purpose is passionately helping customers be more successful by delivering exceptional experiences. We strive for an inspiring culture built on customer‑first principles and employee‑driven initiatives. We invest in training and development, celebrate success, and recognize a team‑oriented, inclusive environment that brings strength to our organization.

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations within the organization. This includes managing financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, budgeting, and finance team leadership. The role ensures the accuracy of financial data and supports strategic decision‑making.

• Provide day‑to‑day leadership for your staff/team.
• Mentor and coach employees to do their best work.
• Represent company values and lead by example.
• Create a positive inclusive culture that motivates employees to meet their goals.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to interview, hire, train, motivate, reward, discipline, address complaints and resolve employee problems.
• Ensure onboarding programs are effectively completed in the required time for all newly hired or transitioning employees.
• Responsible for employee learning and development, providing comprehensive job training, tools, and knowledge to serve our customers and achieve goals.
• Conduct the annual performance evaluation process with each employee and identify training and career path progression in conjunction with Human Resources.
• Create and maintain a team atmosphere and resolve employee concerns promptly.
• Manage and direct the Accounting Manager, General Accountant, Cash Application Administrator, the Receptionist and other staff as required.

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, including accounts payable, general ledger management, bank reconciliations and payment runs.
• Lead and direct the financial reporting for the company, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and month‑end close procedures.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and compliance with all local, provincial, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Review, analyze, and investigate financial statement variances and provide insight and explanations for differences.
• Streamline and automate financial reporting through process improvements and the use of Power BI and other technologies.

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with departmental heads to align financial goals with business objectives.
• Monitor performance against budget, providing regular financial analysis and variance reporting to senior management.
• Advise on cost control, profitability improvement initiatives, and pricing strategies.

• Consolidate financial data from multiple branches, ensuring accurate reporting and financial analysis for each location.
• Implement standardized financial reporting practices across all branches.
• Analyze branch‑level performance, identifying key trends and areas for improvement.

• Develop and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Maintain compliance with all tax filings, financial regulations, and reporting requirements at all levels.
• Work with legal, tax and accounting advisors to ensure proper handling of all tax and regulatory matters.

• Lead and participate in projects to optimize financial processes and reporting, incorporating automation and data analytics.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain positive collaborative relationships with customers.

• Create and maintain a…