Controller

Our client is seeking to hire a full-time Controller. This person will work with a growing team of professionals and will report to the CFO.

The Controller is responsible for financial reporting, regulatory and tax compliance, audit management, internal controls, treasury, systems, and team leadership. The role acts as the primary control owner and senior finance counterpart to internal stakeholders, senior management, auditors, and external service providers.

This position has evolved well beyond a traditional senior accountant role and includes ownership of complex cross‑border structures, investor reporting, regulatory filings, and operational oversight across multiple corporate entities, portfolio companies, investment Holding companies and service providers.

Responsibilities

Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for corporate entities, portfolio companies, investment Holding companies.

Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, NAV support schedules.

Prepare and review IFRS‑compliant financial statements, including full note disclosures, valuation support, and consolidation where applicable.

Audit & External Advisor Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors across multiple audits.

Coordinate audit planning, PBC requests, issue resolution, management representation letters, and audit wrap‑up.

Manage relationships with external advisors including auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel, fund administrators, and transfer agents.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

Oversee Canadian corporate and partnership tax compliance, including T5013s, HST/GST, and related CRA correspondence.

Coordinate U.S. tax filings (e.g., K‑1s, FIRPTA analysis) and other international tax filings as needed.

Manage FATCA/CRS classifications, PFIC‑related investor inquiries, and ongoing tax structuring considerations.

Ensure timely completion of regulatory and investor‑driven filings, including Form ADV and other jurisdiction‑specific requirements.

Treasury, Cash & Controls

Oversee cash management, forecasting, and liquidity planning.

Review and approve payments, capital calls, distributions, management fees, and expense allocations.

Act as control owner for key financial and operational controls, ensuring appropriate segregation of duties and documentation.

Support internal control design, testing, remediation, and documentation in coordination with auditors and administrators.

Systems, Process Improvement & Projects

Own finance systems and reporting tools, including SAP and administrator platforms.

Drive process improvements across close, reporting, audit, and compliance workflows.

Support implementation of new structures, funds, SMAs, and reporting requirements.

Lead ad‑hoc financial analysis and strategic initiatives requested by senior management.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Manage and mentor senior accountants and accounting staff, including onboarding, training, and work allocation.

Review work prepared by team members and external providers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and audit readiness.

Act as a trusted finance partner to senior management, investment teams, and operations.

Coordinate across finance, legal, tax, and operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of finance outputs.

Qualifications Qualified candidates must have excellent communication skills, initiative, team building and interpersonal skills, an understanding of information systems as they relate to accounting, strong working knowledge of Excel and strong problem‑solving skills.

University/College Degree/Diploma

A minimum of 8 years relevant work experience

Exposure to IFRS reporting is required

Exposure to Private Funds and fair value accounting

Experience with Fund accounting

Experience with financial statement preparation, maintaining accounting records and general ledger is essential

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Knowledge of QuickBooks and SAP is an asset

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

TDS Personnel is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

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