Director of Finance, Controller The Director of Finance, Controller is a senior member of the Finance leadership team and is responsible for the end?to?end controllership function, including financial reporting, technical accounting, consolidations, accounting operations, audit, tax coordination, and internal controls. Reporting to the CFO and managing a team of five direct reports, this role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all internal and external financial reporting for a publicly listed issuer.Key Responsibilities Finance Leadership & ControllershipProvide leadership and oversight of the Finance and Accounting team, including Assistant Controller, Accountants, Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.Act as the Company’s senior controllership authority, ensuring consistent application of accounting policies and strong internal controls.Oversee banking approvals and cash transfers, executed at the direction of the CFO.Monthly Close, Consolidations & Internal ReportingOversee preparation and review of parent company reconciliations and monthly journal entriesReview reconciliations for four operating subsidiaries, ensuring intercompany accuracy and completenessLead monthly consolidations of the Balance Sheet and Income StatementReview monthly variance analysis, providing clear explanations and insights to the CFO.Oversee preparation and review of monthly cash flow reportingPublic Company Reporting & Technical AccountingOversee and review quarterly accounting for complex and judgment-based areas, including Income taxes and transfer pricing, Contingent consideration, Stock based compensation, Equity transactions and Minority interest accountingAssess, implement, and document new accounting standards and rule changesLead the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and MD&A, ensuring compliance with IFRS accounting standards and publicly listed disclosure requirements.Audit, Tax & Regulatory OversightAct as the primary point of contact for the annual external audit, ensuring audit readiness and timely issue resolution.Serve as the key finance liaison for corporate tax return preparation prepared externallyLead compilation of financial data and support for SR&ED claims.Act as the internal point person for CRA audits, coordinating responses and documentation.Ad HocEnsure integrity, completeness, and reliability of financial data across accounting systems.Lead annual financial system roll‑forwards, including opening balances and entity changes.Support the CFO on special projects, including grant applications, funding programs, and claims submissions.Perform other duties as assigned in support of corporate and finance objectives.QualificationsCPA designation required or strongly preferred.Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public?company, audit, or complex consolidation environments.Strong technical IFRS accounting knowledge with hands?on consolidation and external reporting experience.Proven experience managing external audits and working with tax advisors.Demonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting teams in a deadline?driven environment.Critical CompetenciesPublic?company controllership and reporting disciplineTechnical IFRS accounting judgment and rigorConsolidations and multi?entity reportingAudit, tax, and regulatory oversightStrong internal controls mindsetExecutive?level communication and judgmentAbility to partner closely with a CFO in a growing public company#J-18808-Ljbffr