Job Summary:
ABOUT THE ROLEThe Corporate Controller leads the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across the organization. This role owns the monthly and quarterly close process and maintains a strong internal control environment in compliance with SOX. The Controller also manages and develops a team of accounting professionals, driving process improvement and operational efficiency.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DOFinancial Reporting & Controls- Prepare and review monthly and quarterly Corporate Reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and responding to follow-up queries within tight turnaround times.
- Prepare and review complex journal entries, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and lead sheets, ensuring timely identification and resolution of variances.
- Oversight over Banking, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable.
Internal Controls & Compliance- Lead the annual SOX audit, including control walkthroughs.
- Manage periodic internal and external audit requests.
- Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures to ensure SOX and internal control compliance.
Team Leadership- Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting team, ensuring deliverables are met within deadlines.
- Coach, monitor, and evaluate direct reports' performance, driving improvements in process efficiency and effectiveness.
Intercompany & Tax Compliance- Oversee reconciliation and settlement of intercompany transactions, including transfer pricing impacts, across cross-border LN groups.
- Oversee tax remittances (GST/HST, PST, QST, NRW, SOCAN) and year-end filings for NRW.
Administrative & Support- Oversee digital storage and organization of financial reports to support audit readiness.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA designation required.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal control frameworks.
- Experience with multi-entity, cross-border, and intercompany accounting.
- Familiarity with Canadian indirect tax requirements (GST/HST, PST, QST).
- Strong analytical and account reconciliation skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems; Oracle Fusion experience preferred.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience leveraging AI tools to improve accounting processes an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
BENEFITS & PERKSOur motto is 'Taking Care of Our Own' through 6 pillars of benefits:
- HEALTH: Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for you and your family, along with Employee Assistant Programs through Modern Health and ComPsych
- YOURSELF: Generous paid time off policy including holiday closures, and sick time for you and dependents, along with free concert tickets
- WEALTH: RRSP program with company match, Stock Program Reimbursement
- FAMILY: New parent programs & support including caregiver leave and baby bonus, and infertility support
- CAREER: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment internal growth and development programs & trainings
- OTHERS: Volunteer time off, crowdfunding network, gender reassignment support
We thank all candidates for their interest, only those who will be selected for an interview will be contacted.
The expected compensation in British Columbia is: $145,000-175,000
Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sits for extended periods of time at a computer station or work desk; stands and walks throughout the day; occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; uses hands and fingers to operate computers and office equipment for up to 8 hours each day; lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels.
HIRING PRACTICES The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job
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This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management.
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