Controller

The opportunity

Our client is a high-growth enterprise-focused organization operating at the forefront of a rapidly evolving threat landscape. They partner with senior leaders to reduce risk simplify complexity and strengthen long-term operational resilience through fully integrated end-to-end solutions spanning strategic advisory to always-on operational protection. They value leadership collaboration integrity innovation and excellenceand foster an inclusive supportive high-trust workplace where diverse perspectives are recognized and celebrated.

As they expand their product portfolio and business-unit structure they are strengthening their financial foundation to support increased operational complexity strategic investment and long-term performance. To enable this next chapter they are searching for a hands-on strategically minded Controller to lead financial operations at the business-unit level elevate reporting accuracy and build systems and processes that support scalable growth.

This is a full-time hybrid position with flexibility to travel between Canada and the US for various leadership meetings.

Why this role

This is a rare opportunity to step in as the most senior finance leader within the business unit and shape financial strategy during a pivotal growth stage. You will operate with autonomy minimal bureaucracy and direct access to executive decision-makers helping define financial processes enhance reporting accuracy and influence strategic investment across the organization.

As the company strengthens its finance capabilities you will play a central role in transforming how financial data is captured analyzed and used to drive performance. You will improve systems build repeatable processes and introduce metrics that enable leaders to make timely informed decisions.

You will lead a function with limited structure establish financial discipline and build a foundation that positions the organization for future CFO-level leadership. This role is ideal for someone ready to expand into broader finance leadership balancing strategic influence with hands-on operational ownership.

You will :

• Lead financial operations. You will oversee day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable accounts receivable payroll general ledger and month-end close. You will ensure accuracy strengthen internal controls maintain audit-ready processes and provide timely reliable financial information that supports decision-making. You will independently own full-cycle accounting demonstrating the judgment and discipline expected of the top finance leader in the business unit.
• Drive business-unit finance transformation. You will lead the transition from a centralized finance model to a structure aligned with individual business units. You will design budgeting cost allocation and reporting frameworks that support scalability accountability and operational performance. You will introduce new tools processes and financial governance models that enable growth and transparency.
• Elevate reporting metrics and analysis. You will deliver accurate financial statements KPIs and operational metrics. You will translate data into actionable insights for the executive team. You will improve manual processes advance automation and build dashboards that track performance support investment decisions and guide long-term planning.
• Partner at the executive level. You will work directly with the CEO and business leaders to provide financial insights for strategic initiatives board-level reporting and investor communications. You will influence planning capital allocation pricing evaluation and integration work for new business initiatives or acquisitions. You will serve as a trusted advisor with the maturity to challenge assumptions and guide decisions.
• Optimize systems and processes. You will lead enhancements to ERP systems workflows and controls leveraging technology and analytics to increase efficiency and reliability. You will design scalable systems from the ground up identify automation opportunities and implement best-practice accounting frameworks.

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We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve particularly individuals from Black Indigenous and racialized communities persons with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA individuals and those with lived experience. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for we encourage you to apply to express your interest.

What you can expect from the interview process :

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Required Experience :

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Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1