Controller

About the Company
Our client is a global hearing healthcare and technology group. They are looking for a Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Excellent boss and work life balance
• Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth
• Hybrid Only 2 days a week in office
• Strong total compensation package.
• Fantastic benefits (100% company paid for most components)

About the Opportunity

• Financial Reporting & Close
  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process for Canadian entities
  • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and company Group policies
  • Deliver accurate, timely reporting packages to regional and global finance teams
  • Analyze variances and provide insightful commentary to management
• Accounting & Controls
  • Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, fixed assets, leases (IFRS16), deferred revenue (IFRS15), and intercompany transactions
  • Maintain and enhance internal controls in line with group standards and audit requirements
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and documentation standards
  • Act as primary point of contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audits
• Tax & Statutory Compliance
  • Manage Canadian compliance requirements including HST/GST, PST/QST, and statutory filings
  • Calculate corporate income tax provision and deferred tax asset/liability at year end
  • Coordinate corporate income tax filings with external advisors and company Group Tax
  • Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany reconciliations
• Systems & Process Improvement
  • Act as finance lead for ERP and systems-related initiatives impacting accounting and reporting
  • Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
  • Ensure strong data integrity across financial systems
• Leadership & Business Partnership
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Canadian accounting team
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, HR, and commercial teams on financial matters
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes as required
  • Perform other ad hoc tasks as required by Manager

About You

• CPA designation (CPA preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including time in a Controller or senior accounting role
• Experience within a multinational, shared services, or matrix organization strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and Canadian statutory requirements
• Experience with ERP systems (MS Navision experience an asset)
• Proven ability to manage audits, controls, and regulatory compliance
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Self-driven and strong problem analyzing and solving skills

Salary Range
$135,000 - $145,000 / year

How to Apply
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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highsprings client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our clients requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individuals skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the companys 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.