Controller North America (English version)

Averna•Montreal, QC

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Controller North America to manage the area of financial accounting and compliance in our North American entities: Canada, United States, and Mexico. This role is ideal for a strategic and proactive manager, with the ability to lead an accounting team and drive process improvements across multiple entities. The Controller North America, reporting to the CFO in Canada, is responsible for overseeing accounting and tax compliance processes across North American entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to regulations. In this role, you will oversee key financial processes and work closely with global teams to support the company’s growth and success. We are seeking a hands-on manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to lead by example. This role requires someone who is not only capable of strategic oversight but also ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute directly to operations when needed. Lead a team based in Canada and Mexico.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
CPA designation required.
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 and experience required.
Strong knowledge of taxes – sales tax is a requirement.
Experience in managing auditors in an international environment.
Fluency in English and French.
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Experience in working with an ERP.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IFRS revenue recognition (percentage of completion) and project accounting is an asset.
Transfer pricing is an asset.
Spanish is an asset.
D365 - an asset.

Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise accounting operations across North American entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and corporate standards.
Lead month-end closing processes at the regional level.
Coordinate the annual statutory and corporate audit for North American entities, with support of local and corporate accounting teams.
Prepare and deliver required corporate reporting for North American entities.
Oversee payroll administration for North American entities.
Lead treasury activities and cash flow planning for North American entities.
Manage cooperation with lawyers, external advisors, banks and tax authorities.
Monitor changes in accounting procedures and implementing changes when necessary.
Lead and support special projects at the North America level, contributing to strategic initiatives.
Manage, develop, and support accounting team across North America entities.
Ensure accurate and timely completeness of all local compliance filings.
Collaborate with the global tax team to monitor adherence to the company’s transfer pricing policies across all intercompany transactions in North America.
Support in tax-related matters (e.g., Sales taxes, CIT) across North America entities.