Controller

LifeWorks, Inc. • $109K — $202K *
Toronto, ON M3C 0E3In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
  • 7-10 years of progressive experience in Finance Systems management
  • Significant exposure to large-scale ERPs, preferably Workday or SAP
  • 3-5 years of management experience with a focus on team influence and organizational change
  • Strong understanding of data architecture and ETL processes
  • Proficiency in English communication for translating technical decisions into financial impacts

Responsibilities

  • Champion and lead a high-performing finance systems team while fostering mentorship
  • Oversee administration and configuration of Workday ERP and SAP systems
  • Manage technical integrity of the EPM environment, including budget uploads and data integrations
  • Guide transition of Workday Master Data and reporting functions to partner teams
  • Ensure data integrity and execute automated reconciliations for month-end close
  • Partner with automation teams to enhance process efficiency and standardize BAU executions
  • Support system integrations for acquired entities across global operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package with competitive salary and bonus structures
  • Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation and flexible benefits plan
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually, or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunities for community involvement and giving back
  • Career growth initiatives and learning & development opportunities
Full Job Description
Description

Champion the Financial Systems BAU Team for TELUS Health

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

Join our collaborative Global Finance Systems team as Controller, Health Finance Systems. In this role, you'll bridge finance and technology, ensuring seamless data flow, accurate reporting, and efficient operations across multiple platforms and geographies. We are looking for a strategic visionary to drive the optimization of financial systems and manage the evolution of our Business As Usual (BAU) team structure.

What You'll Do
  • Team Leadership: Champion and develop a high-performing finance systems team. Foster a culture of mentorship while managing vendor relationships and external consultants. Ensure continuous engagement in all processes and tasks to support team deliverables that enable the Finance Business Partners.
  • System Administration & Configuration: Oversee administration of Workday ERP and SAP systems, including management of Tax Codes, GL Accounts, Cost Centers, Profit Centers, and WBS Codes.
  • Adaptive Planning & NEXUS Oversight: Manage the technical integrity of the EPM environment. Centralize triage and budget uploads. Maintain ownership of Adaptive data integrations and partner on system improvements.
  • Operational Transition: Guide the transition of Workday Master Data (Customer/Contract MD) and Reporting functions to partner teams. Ensure smooth handoff through upskilling and cross-functional alignment.
  • Data Integrity & Reconciliation: Champion monthly sign-offs on hierarchy changes. Execute automated reconciliations against source data to ensure EPM readiness for month-end close.
  • Continuous Improvement: Partner with automation teams to reduce manual cycle times and transition processes into standard BAU executions.
  • System Integration Support: Support system integrations for acquired entities and global operations across assigned regions.


Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
  • 7-10 years of progressive experience managing Finance Systems and associated processes
  • Significant exposure to large-scale ERPs (Workday or SAP preferred)
  • 3-5 years of management experience with proven ability to influence across teams and guide through organizational change
  • Strong understanding of data architecture and ETL processes
  • Proficiency in English communication with ability to translate technical system decisions into clear financial impacts


Great-to-Haves

  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting certification
  • Experience with Adaptive Planning or similar EPM tools


Salary Range: $109,000-$202,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 20%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:
  • Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
  • Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
  • Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
  • Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
  • Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
  • And much more ...


Job Type: This is for a current vacancy

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

About LifeWorks, Inc.

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Joining LifeWorks, Inc. presents an unparalleled opportunity to become part of a leading team dedicated to professional growth and innovation in the industry. LifeWorks, Inc. is renowned for its commitment to excellence and a culture that fosters diversity and leadership.

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Hiring Process

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