Director, Corporate Controller

The compensation for this position is between $188,000 and $235,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

IPEX is one of North America’s leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Corporate Controller. This role is based in Montreal, Quebec, or Oakville, Ontario (with frequent travel to Montreal) and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

Do not miss the opportunity to join a diverse group of people-centric professionals, thought leaders, and rapid thinkers—entrepreneurs in spirit and status quo‑fighters.

Job Summary

The Director, Corporate Controller is a key financial leadership role responsible for directing all financial reporting and controllership of activities for North America.  This includes oversight of financial governance, technical accounting, statutory reporting, internal controls, and the integrity of financial systems and processes. The role ensures compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), company policies, and all regulatory requirements, while enabling strong financial decision-making across the business.

Principal Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all North American entities.
• Ensure accounting transactions are accurately recorded and compliant with IFRS and internal policies.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare accounting position papers for complex transactions.
• Oversee timely completion of all external audits, acting as the primary liaison with audit partners.
• Develop and maintain the financial reporting calendar, ensuring execution excellence across teams.
• Collaborate with the Global Finance team to align reporting standards, documentation, and policies.

Controllership, Governance & Internal Controls

• Maintain robust accounting, financial reporting, and internal control environments that safeguard the company
• Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, authorization matrices, and internal controls across all business units.
• Oversee accounting operations for newly acquired companies and ensure integration into the North American governance framework.
• Monitor changes in IFRS and regulatory requirements, update policies and train North American finance teams accordingly.
• Lead financial controls testing, remediation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Financial Systems, Data Integrity & Process Optimization

• Ensure financial systems and reporting tools support timely and accurate information delivery.
• Drive automation, standardization, and digital finance initiatives to improve efficiency and data quality.
• Ensure alignment of systems and services across business units to support growth and operational effectiveness.

Capital Expenditure & Investment Oversight

• Oversee financial governance of major capital projects, including expenditure approvals and compliance with capital policies.
• Ensure proper capitalization of assets, monitoring of project costs, and stewardship of investment budgets.

Leadership, Team Development & Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing controllership team
• Build strong partnerships with senior executives, operations leaders, and global finance stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer‑centered service within the finance organization.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, controllership, or corporate finance (manufacturing environment preferred).
• 10+ years of people leadership experience with demonstrated ability to develop and coach teams.
• Deep expertise in IFRS, multi‑entity and multi‑currency environments.
• Strong proficiency with ERP and financial systems (SAP experience preferred).
• Experience leading audits, managing treasury operations, and supporting M&A integration.
• Bilingual in French and English (preferred)

IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com