Director of Controls & Reporting - Houston, TX

Zedcor Security Solutions•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Controls & Reporting is responsible for overseeing the Company’s internal control environment, compliance with public-company regulatory requirements, and financial reporting. This role will assist with preparing and, in time, help to lead design and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, and ensure compliance with IFRS and securities regulations. This is a highly hands-on role suited to a small public company, requiring strong technical accounting and controls expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal teams and external advisors.

Requirements

CPA designation (CPA, CA preferred)
7–10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience
Public accounting background (Big 4) strongly preferred
Prior experience in a public company environment, preferably with a TSX or NASDAQ small-cap issuer
Strong working knowledge of IFRS and Canadian securities reporting requirements
Experience managing external audits and internal control frameworks (SOX, COSO)
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a lean finance function
Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
Excellent organizational and project-management skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
Clear and effective communication with senior management and external stakeholders
Practical, solutions-oriented mindset suited to a growing organization

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and disclosure controls
Document accounting policies, procedures, and control processes appropriate for a TSX listed issuer
Identify control gaps or deficiencies and develop remediation plans
Support management certifications and internal control disclosures required for public companies
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and manage the annual audit and quarterly review processes
Coordinate with legal counsel, valuation specialists, and other external advisors as required
Prepare audit support materials and respond to auditor inquiries efficiently
Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS
Assist the preparation of MD&A, financial note disclosures, and supporting schedules
Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required regulatory reports with securities regulators and stock exchange authorities
Monitor changes in accounting standards and securities regulations and assess their impact on the Company
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including equity issuances, share-based compensation, business combinations, and asset impairments
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Drive improvements in financial reporting processes, systems, and documentation