Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including the preparation and review of consolidations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in line with GAAP or IFRS standards.

• Ensure the precision and completeness of financial reports generated for senior leadership, the CFO, and external stakeholders.

• Review and approve financial data prepared by the accounting team, identifying and rectifying discrepancies or reporting deficiencies prior to distribution.

• Lead the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules necessary for audits, regulatory compliance, and governance purposes.

• Oversee accounting close timelines and proactively tackle bottlenecks to guarantee that deadlines are consistently achieved.

• Uphold and enforce accounting policies and internal controls to maintain financial integrity and mitigate risks across the organization.

• Act as the functional owner of the ERP platform, responsible for system administration, configuration, data integrity, and ongoing optimization to facilitate accounting operations.

• Monitor the health of the ERP system and workflow efficiency, identifying and resolving issues that impact data accuracy or operational continuity.

• Lead or assist with ERP-related projects such as system upgrades, module implementations, and integration testing, collaborating with IT and Finance stakeholders.

• Provide oversight and guidance over accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and expense reporting functions, ensuring all processes function accurately and adhere to policy.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax obligations across jurisdictions, working with external tax advisors to manage filings, positions, and regulatory requirements.

• Oversee fixed asset management, support procurement and purchasing processes, and lead, develop, and manage the accounting team.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a progressively senior or leadership role in accounting.

• Bachelor's degree and CPA designation (mandatory).

• Strongly preferred: Experience in a global, complex multi-entity environment within a professional services or contract research organization (US, EU, LATAM, etc.).

• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting and full-cycle accounting, including consolidations and multi-entity structures.

• Strong understanding of tax compliance principles, transfer pricing regulations, and audit management in a multi-jurisdictional setting.

• Proven experience in leading and managing accounting teams, including performance management, workload planning, and professional development.

• Practical experience in administering and optimizing ERP platforms within a Finance context, including configuration, data integrity, and integration management.

• Proficient in accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and fixed asset management operations.

• Familiarity with procurement and purchasing processes and the controls necessary to ensure compliance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying the root causes of financial discrepancies and implementing effective corrective measures.

• High attention to detail and accuracy in the preparation and review of financial data and reports.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits:

• Health,

• Drug,

• Dental,

• Vision,

• Out of Province/Country Emergency Health

• Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Life Insurance for you and your family members, Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Life Insurance for you and your family members

• RRSP matching program

• Generous Vacation & Time-Off Allowances, including annual company-wide time-off between Christmas & New Year's

• Education Reimbursement program for full-time employees

• Monthly Cell-phone & Remote Work Allowance

• Office setup allowance (can be used to acquire a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.)

• Full-time employees become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment and permanent members after 5 years of service

• Optional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship); annual regional social events; leadership development programs tailored for people leaders based on seniority; a social committee, and various other optional initiatives designed to help you feel integrated into the Alimentiv team!