Financial Controller

About the Role:

A leading Canadian organization within the financial services sector is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial Close & Technical Accounting to join its corporate accounting leadership team. This role offers high visibility, technical depth, and people leadership, acting as a key advisor to senior finance leadership on complex accounting matters and close execution.

Reporting into a senior finance leader, this position plays a critical role in supporting the financial close, providing technical accounting guidance, and strengthening team capability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, judgments, and accounting interpretations
• Review and assess contracts and agreements to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and compliance with standards
• Lead and mentor a small team of experienced accounting professionals, supporting development and decision-making during close cycles
• Oversee key aspects of the monthly and quarterly financial close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support financial reporting requirements
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to close processes, controls, and team structure
• Act as a trusted advisor to management, exercising judgment and autonomy on complex accounting matters

What You Bring:

• CPA designation
• 5+ years of progressive experience in audit and/or corporate accounting, with strong exposure to technical accounting
• Demonstrated experience providing accounting guidance on complex or judgment-based issues
• Prior people leadership experience, including coaching and developing direct reports
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and non-finance teams
• Comfortable operating in a lean environment with a high degree of ownership and independence

Why Join:

This is an opportunity to step into a visible leadership role within a dynamic, transformation-oriented organization. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, influence key accounting decisions, and help shape the evolution of the financial close function. The environment rewards strong performers with exposure, trust, and opportunities for continued growth.