THE ROLEThe Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for the day-to-day ownership of Rodan Energy Solutions' accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control activities across all entities. Reporting to the Director, Finance, this role owns the end-to-end accounting cycle - including transaction processing, month-end close, consolidations, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls - while continuously improving processes, systems, and automation to support scale.
This role works closely with the Director, Finance and FP&A to ensure management reporting is built on accurate, timely, and well-supported financial data.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Reporting & Close
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all entities, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and timely
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger, subledgers, and supporting schedules
- Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and accounting adjustments
- Lead balance sheet reconciliation and review processes
- Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules under ASPE
- Establish and manage close timelines, responsibilities, and review checkpoints
Accounting Operations
- Lead day-to-day accounting across AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, and cash management
- Oversee settlement accounting and payment processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals
- Review cash activity and short-term liquidity requirements to support payment execution
- Ensure accounting policies are applied consistently across entities, revenue streams, and lines of business
- Partner with Operations, Sales, HR, and other stakeholders to ensure source data is complete and accurate
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment across all functions
- Ensure the company remains audit-ready through strong documentation and reconciliations
- Own day-to-day compliance across Canadian and U.S. indirect tax, payroll tax, and statutory filings
- Prepare lender reporting, covenant calculations, and compliance certificates
- Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and control documentation
Audit, Tax & External Stakeholder Management
- Lead the annual external audit and year-end review processes end-to-end
- Coordinate Canadian and U.S. corporate tax filings with external advisors
- Act as the primary finance contact for auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and external stakeholders
- Support legal entity structure changes, intercompany arrangements, and related compliance requirements
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team with clear accountability and high execution standards
- Build role clarity, bench strength, and cross-training to reduce key-person risk
- Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and team development
- Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous learning
Process Improvement, Systems & Automation
- Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and workflows to reduce manual work and strengthen controls
- Lead adoption of automation, system integrations, and AI-enabled tools
- Partner on ERP and finance systems implementation, including process design, testing, and controls
- Help build a finance operating model that scales through better processes, not linear headcount growth
Business Partnership
- Partner closely with the Director, Finance and FP&A to ensure actuals are accurate and aligned to management reporting
- Provide accounting guidance on contracts, pricing structures, new products, and strategic initiatives
- Support due diligence, financing activities, acquisitions, and other special projects as required
QUALIFICATIONS- CPA designation required
- 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant controllership or senior accounting leadership
- Strong technical accounting knowledge under ASPE
- Proven experience leading month-end close, external audits, internal controls, and statutory compliance
- Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting
- Experience with Canadian and U.S. entity accounting and cross-border tax and compliance strongly preferred
- Hands-on experience with modern ERP environments, workflow tools, and process automation
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, or other operationally complex environments is an asset
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES- High standards for accuracy, control, and audit readiness
- Systems-oriented - naturally inclined to automate, streamline, and improve processes
- Comfortable working hands-on in the detail while leading a function
- Clear and confident communicator across senior leadership, auditors, lenders, and non-finance stakeholders
- Proven people leader who develops talent and raises performance standards
- Thrives in fast-paced, multi-entity environments with competing priorities
- Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable with high accountability
- Location: Hybrid - Mississauga HQ (3 days per week expected)
BENEFITS- Competitive salary and bonus
- Profit sharing
- Comprehensive health benefits package
- Group RRSP with employer matching
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