Contrôleur·se adjoint·e in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Contrôleur·se adjoint·e based in Canada.
This is a high-impact, builder-style finance leadership role focused on transforming and modernizing accounting operations within a fast-scaling global environment. You will operate at the intersection of technical accounting, financial systems, and automation, with a mandate to streamline the month-end close and build scalable infrastructure connecting data systems and ERP platforms. The role combines hands-on ownership of complex accounting topics with leadership of external audits, internal controls, and cross-functional finance operations. You will help design the future of reporting by bridging GAAP financials with management reporting in a highly automated, data-driven environment. This position requires strong autonomy, technical depth, and a continuous improvement mindset. It is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth organizations where finance is evolving through technology and AI.
You will take ownership of technical accounting, financial controls, and systems transformation while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence:
- Lead technical accounting research and documentation across complex standards such as revenue recognition, leases, equity instruments, and financing transactions.
- Manage end-to-end external audit processes as the primary point of contact for auditors across multiple entities.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls and SOX readiness frameworks.
- Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring GAAP compliance, identifying discrepancies, and driving continuous improvement.
- Manage multi-entity and multi-currency consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and transfer pricing compliance.
- Build and automate reporting and reconciliation frameworks connecting data warehouse systems with ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite).
- Support automation initiatives across finance, including AI-driven tools to reduce manual processes and improve efficiency.
- Provide oversight to accounting operations functions, including AP, AR, and cash management activities.
This role requires deep accounting expertise combined with systems thinking and a strong automation mindset:
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with readiness to operate at a senior leadership level.
- Active CPA designation.
- Experience in public company environments with exposure to complex, scaled finance operations.
- Proven ownership of external audit processes as the main liaison with auditors.
- Strong background in technical accounting and writing formal accounting memos on complex topics.
- Experience designing internal controls and implementing SOX compliance frameworks.
- Systems-oriented mindset with experience building or automating financial processes and close cycles.
- Familiarity with data tools (e.g., SQL or similar) or strong willingness to develop these skills.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is a strong asset.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear business insights.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth, and technology-driven environments.
- Competitive compensation with pre-IPO equity opportunities.
- Fully covered health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
- Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.
- Health spending account for eligible medical and dental expenses.
- Retirement savings plan with automatic contributions.
- Generous parental leave policies above market standards.
- Unlimited paid time off policy.
- Travel and wellness stipends, including flexible work-from-home support.
- Access to telemedicine services for employees and dependents.
- Strong culture of autonomy, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Collaborative, high-impact environment with small and agile teams.