Director, Finance & Controller

AlayaCare•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director, Finance & Controller (Global Corporate Controller) oversees the financial integrity of AlayaCare on a global scale. This role leads our corporate accounting and financial reporting function, including strategic financial planning, consolidated reporting under IFRS, tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and continuous improvement of our accounting processes. You will partner closely with the VP, Finance and cross-functional leaders to provide accurate financial analysis, effective risk management, and sound policies that support AlayaCare’s long-term growth. The Director, Finance & Controller leads a team of 4–7 direct reports and up to 10 indirect reports across North America and Australia/New Zealand.

Requirements

8–10 years of experience in global financial management and corporate accounting roles, including leadership of a corporate controllership or equivalent function.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field and a recognized CPA designation (or international equivalent).
Deep knowledge of IFRS, tax regulations and external financial reporting requirements for multi-entity, multi-jurisdiction organizations.
Proven experience preparing consolidated financial statements, leading audits and partnering with external auditors.
Strong experience with financial modelling, forecasting and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team across regions.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders globally.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 audit experience
Familiarity with the SaaS industry
Experience with NetSuite and Shareworks or similar systems

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements under IFRS, including cash flows, note disclosures, MD&A and earnings releases.
Serve as the key point of contact for external auditors, overseeing preparation, coordination and support for all external audits.
Oversee the month, quarter and year-end close and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with IFRS.
Provide technical accounting guidance and position papers for new, complex or non-standard transactions across North America and ANZ, ensuring consistent policies and treatments.
Collaborate closely with the FP&A team on monthly reporting, analysis and insights that inform strategic decision-making.
Lead, coach and develop a high-performing accounting team, including direct and indirect reports across regions, and support recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
Oversee weekly payment runs, including review of expense reports and vendor invoices to ensure timely and accurate disbursement of funds and strong controls.
Ensure compliance with income and sales tax requirements across Canada, the US and ANZ, coordinating with external consultants and overseeing related filings.
Manage stock-based compensation accounting under IFRS, including accounting entries, vesting events and related employee documentation.
Drive continuous improvement of financial policies, processes and systems to promote financial health, optimize cost structures and mitigate financial risks globally, while supporting the VP, Finance with ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives.