Controller North America (English version)
HybridMontréal, Quebec, Canada
Job Summary
Oversee financial accounting and compliance operations across North American entities in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Lead month-end closing processes, manage payroll administration, and coordinate annual statutory audits while preparing corporate reporting. Direct treasury activities and cash flow planning, ensuring adherence to local statutory requirements and corporate standards. Supervise the accounting team, monitor changes in accounting procedures, and manage cooperation with external advisors, banks, and tax authorities. Collaborate with global teams on transfer pricing policies and tax-related matters including sales tax and CIT.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- CPA designation
- 8–10 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational organization
- Payroll experience in at least one of the following countries: Canada, the United States, or Mexico
- Experience in managing team, with strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members
- Experience with local GAAPs adjustment with a foreign corporate office
- Strong knowledge of accounting and reporting standards with proven experience in multi-country or North American-level oversight
- Strong IFRS knowledge
- Strong knowledge of taxes – sales tax
- Fluency in English and French
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- Experience in working with an ERP
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with IFRS revenue recognition (percentage of completion) and project accounting
- Spanish language skills
- Experience with D365
- Experience in managing auditors in an international environment
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