Controller

Rodan Energy Solutions Inc.•Mississauga, ON

22d

About The Position

The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for the day-to-day ownership of Rodan Energy Solutions' accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control activities across all entities. Reporting to the Director, Finance, this role owns the end-to-end accounting cycle — including transaction processing, month-end close, consolidations, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls — while continuously improving processes, systems, and automation to support scale. This role works closely with the Director, Finance and FP&A to ensure management reporting is built on accurate, timely, and well-supported financial data.

Requirements

CPA designation required
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant controllership or senior accounting leadership
Strong technical accounting knowledge under ASPE
Proven experience leading month-end close, external audits, internal controls, and statutory compliance
Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting
Experience with Canadian and U.S. entity accounting and cross-border tax and compliance strongly preferred
Hands-on experience with modern ERP environments, workflow tools, and process automation
High standards for accuracy, control, and audit readiness
Systems-oriented — naturally inclined to automate, streamline, and improve processes
Comfortable working hands-on in the detail while leading a function
Clear and confident communicator across senior leadership, auditors, lenders, and non-finance stakeholders
Proven people leader who develops talent and raises performance standards
Thrives in fast-paced, multi-entity environments with competing priorities
Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable with high accountability

Nice To Haves

Experience in energy, infrastructure, or other operationally complex environments is an asset

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close
Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all entities, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and timely
Maintain integrity of the general ledger, subledgers, and supporting schedules
Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and accounting adjustments
Lead balance sheet reconciliation and review processes
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules under ASPE
Establish and manage close timelines, responsibilities, and review checkpoints
Accounting Operations
Lead day-to-day accounting across AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, and cash management
Oversee settlement accounting and payment processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals
Review cash activity and short-term liquidity requirements to support payment execution
Ensure accounting policies are applied consistently across entities, revenue streams, and lines of business
Partner with Operations, Sales, HR, and other stakeholders to ensure source data is complete and accurate
Internal Controls & Compliance
Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment across all functions
Ensure the company remains audit-ready through strong documentation and reconciliations
Own day-to-day compliance across Canadian and U.S. indirect tax, payroll tax, and statutory filings
Prepare lender reporting, covenant calculations, and compliance certificates
Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and control documentation
Audit, Tax & External Stakeholder Management
Lead the annual external audit and year-end review processes end-to-end
Coordinate Canadian and U.S. corporate tax filings with external advisors
Act as the primary finance contact for auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and external stakeholders
Support legal entity structure changes, intercompany arrangements, and related compliance requirements
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team with clear accountability and high execution standards
Build role clarity, bench strength, and cross-training to reduce key-person risk
Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and team development
Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous learning
Process Improvement, Systems & Automation
Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and workflows to reduce manual work and strengthen controls
Lead adoption of automation, system integrations, and AI-enabled tools
Partner on ERP and finance systems implementation, including process design, testing, and controls
Help build a finance operating model that scales through better processes, not linear headcount growth
Business Partnership
Partner closely with the Director, Finance and FP&A to ensure actuals are accurate and aligned to management reporting
Provide accounting guidance on contracts, pricing structures, new products, and strategic initiatives
Support due diligence, financing activities, acquisitions, and other special projects as required