- Full-time
THE ROLE
The 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 DO
Financial 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 & PERKS
Our 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
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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.