Corporate Controller

Job Details

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Toronto, ON

Salary: $175,000 – $200,000

About the Opportunity

Our client is a publicly traded company, with operations spanning multiple jurisdictions across North America and internationally. Known for strong ownership alignment, a performance-driven culture, and a commitment to responsible practices, the organization is navigating an exciting period of operational and financial transformation. This is an opportunity to step into a pivotal controllership role at the heart of a scaling finance function. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Corporate Controller will own the financial reporting agenda and help drive greater consistency, rigor, and scalability across the organization. If you thrive in complex, multi-site environments and are energized by building strong financial foundations with real impact, this role offers exceptional scope and visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close cycle, progressively reducing senior leadership involvement in day-to-day accounting and improving timeliness and accuracy.
• Lead the preparation of external financial statements, notes, disclosures, and MD&A under US GAAP, ensuring full SOX compliance and audit readiness.
• Serve as the organization’s technical accounting expert for complex and non-routine transactions, including consolidations, intercompany entries, and multi-jurisdictional accounting.
• Build strong partnerships with external auditors and the internal audit/SOX provider; identify existing control deficiencies and drive remediation on priority gaps.
• Play a meaningful role in an ongoing ERP implementation, helping standardize processes, embed controls, and ensure financial data integrity across multiple sites.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, IT, and executive leadership to act as a trusted financial advisor and contribute to key business and governance decisions.

What You Bring

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• CPA designation required.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP financial reporting and SOX compliance within a publicly traded or multi-jurisdictional organization.
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing meaningfully to ERP implementations, with a track record of driving standardization and process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills (macros, dynamic models) and familiarity with ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Exposure to capital-intensive industries, or multi-site operational environments considered a strong asset.
• A hands-on, people-first leadership style with a proven ability to build and elevate high-performing teams.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, constructively challenging the status quo, and operating as a trusted business partner to senior leadership.

Next Steps

We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs. Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.

About Clarity Recruitment

Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada — from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!

JOB ID #3573350