Who We Are
O'Dell HVAC Group is a well-established HVAC equipment representative, partnering with engineers, building owners, and contractors across Ontario. Our success is fueled by our people-first culture, where teamwork, innovation, and professional growth are at the core of everything we do.
Why Work for O'Dell HVAC Group?
As one of Canada's Best Managed Companies, we offer our employees:
- Competitive Salary & Profit Sharing – We recognize and reward contributions to our success.
- Comprehensive Benefits, Health Spending Account, & RRSP Plan – We invest in your well-being and future.
- Professional Development – We support continuous learning and career growth.
- Company-Wide Holiday Shutdown – Enjoy paid time off during the holiday season.
- Summer Fridays! – Wrap up early on summer afternoons!
We are seeking a Controller to lead and optimize our financial operations while also providing strategic people management within our accounting team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will play a critical role in financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and payroll optimization, ensuring the company’s financial health aligns with our long-term growth strategy. This is a highly operational role suited to candidates who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced industry setting—particularly within distribution, field services, or multi-location environments. Prior experience in public accounting is valued, but success in this position requires a practical, hands-on approach to supporting decision-making across departments
What You’ll Be Doing
- Deliver comprehensive financial updates to senior management through data analysis and reporting.
- Act as a financial partner to operations, sales, and supply chain teams—providing real-time analysis, supporting pricing and margin initiatives, and driving visibility into working capital and performance metrics
- Guide financial decision-making in alignment with company policies and current economic conditions.
- Develop and maintain strong internal financial controls and best practices.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with government tax filings and remittances across multiple jurisdictions.
- Lead process improvements and automation to optimize payroll and accounting function.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering trust, productivity, and professional growth.
- Implement and enforce efficient workflows and internal controls to ensure accountability and operational excellence.
- Encourage cross-functional collaboration, supporting teamwork between finance and other departments.
What You Bring
- CPA designation with strong knowledge of GAAP/ASPE and financial compliance.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in leadership roles, overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
- Proven financial project management skills, including cost analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning.
- Experience optimizing financial systems and streamlining accounting processes.
- People management expertise, with a track record of coaching and developing accounting professionals and teams.
- Proficiency in financial software and reporting tools (ERP systems such as NetSuite, Adaptive, Excel, financial modeling).
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial insights to senior leadership.
Accessibility Commitment
At O’Dell HVAC Group, we’re all about building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
If you need accommodations during the hiring process or on the job, please contact us. We believe that accessibility isn’t just a requirement; it’s part of creating a great place to work for everyone.
For any accommodation requests or questions, please reach out to Human Resources.
