Financial Controller managing finance department and compliance in the group. Supporting the Finance Director while leading a team of accounts staff in a hybrid setting.
About the role
- Senior Director, Finance leading accounting and tax compliance functions at Ipsos Canada. Ensuring the integrity of financial data through rigorous review and strategic oversight.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day accounting functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and cash flow forecasting.
- Monitor and manage cash flow to ensure liquidity and optimize working capital.
- Review and analyze general ledger activity for accuracy, proper classification, and unusual transactions.
- Lead the month-end close process, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal financial reports.
- Oversee the preparation and review of all Canadian federal and provincial tax filings.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of tax provision by reviewing supporting documentation and working papers prepared by external tax advisors.
- Research and assess the appropriate tax treatment of business activities, transactions, and intercompany arrangements.
- Identify and implement improvements in accounting processes and internal controls.
Requirements
- CPA designation required, with a solid foundation in IFRS and tax regulations.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, including hands-on oversight of general ledger activity, cash flow, and tax compliance.
- Demonstrated technical accounting expertise, including the ability to assess complex transactions, ensure proper classification, and interpret accounting standards confidently.
- Strong understanding of Canadian federal and provincial tax legislation, with the ability to research and apply appropriate tax treatments to various business activities.
- Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with high attention to detail.
- Experience working in a multi-entity or multinational environment is an asset.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor accounting teams, manage competing priorities, and drive process improvements.
Benefits
- Career Development
- Exceptional benefits package (including generous PTO, healthcare plans, wellness benefits)
- Flexible workplace policy
- Strong collaborative culture
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