FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Controllership Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and statutory financial statements Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while driving continuous improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and governance Ensure compliance with IFRS, Canadian regulatory requirements, and corporate reporting standards Strengthen balance sheet reconciliation processes and accountability across the organization Develop and maintain robust financial control frameworks and reporting governance. Compliance, Audit & Risk Management Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and regulatory stakeholders Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations, and statutory reporting requirements Support annual audit processes and implement recommendations that strengthen the control environment and accountable for internal audit management actions deliverables Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks Business Performance & Analytics Deliver insightful management reporting highlighting key performance indicators, trends, risks, opportunities, and financial performance drivers Monitor profitability across brands, channels, customers, and SKUs, including analysis of promotional spend effectiveness and supply chain costs Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to drive data-informed decision-making Develop actionable financial analysis to support commercial priorities, growth initiatives, and investment decisions Systems, Data Governance & Transformation Establish a trusted and scalable financial data architecture and reporting environment Reconcile and integrate financial data across shared services, distributors, customers, and internal systems Develop a data dictionary Standard Chart of Accounts (SCOA) to standardize and articulate the nature of expense for postings to reporting of General Ledger financial data Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation, process optimization, and reporting enhancements Evaluate and improve ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial processes to increase efficiency and transparency Financial Planning & Strategic Support Support financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and capital planning Provide strategic financial insights to the Senior Leadership Team to support business growth and profitability Contribute to the development and execution of long-term financial strategies aligned with organizational objectives Leadership & Continuous Improvement Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Influence business decisions through strong financial leadership and data-driven recommendations Champion best practices in financial governance, reporting, and operational excellence Support the ongoing development and capability building of the broader finance function Key Capabilities Required Required CPA designation Minimum 6 years of progressive controllership, financial reporting, or finance leadership experience within a multinational organization Strong technical accounting expertise with demonstrated experience applying IFRS and/or US GAAP Proven experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls Advanced Excel capabilities, including financial modeling, automation, and complex data analysis Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, or equivalent platforms Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization Hybrid work environment, minimum 3 to 4 days in the office Preferred Big 4 public accounting experience Experience within Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG), beverage alcohol, food & beverage, or related industries Experience leading finance transformation, reporting automation, and systems implementation initiatives Exposure to business intelligence and data visualization tools What Makes You Successful You are: A strategic thinker with strong technical accounting expertise Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and results-driven Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Passionate about improving processes and leveraging technology to drive efficiency A trusted business partner who can translate complex financial information into actionable insights A proactive leader who embraces accountability and continuous improvement