Position Summary

Reporting to the VP, Finance, NorthStar Gaming is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has a solid IFRS background, public company experience, and a track record of driving strategic
priorities while executing operational detail.

Core Competencies

- Strategic thinking and business acumen
- Execution and operational focus
- Leadership and team development
- Communication and stakeholder management
- Change management and agility
- Problem solving and sound judgement
- Accountability and dependability
- Planning, organizing, and teamwork
- Ethics and integrity

Key Outcomes of the Position

Financial Leadership & Strategy

- Partner with Senior Leadership to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company

goals, and provide financial planning and analysis support.

- Evaluate investments, spending, and return on investment with other functions; identify and drive

cost-cutting initiatives.

- Support investor-facing messaging and contribute to board and audit committee materials.
- Lead continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls.

Accounting & Reporting

- Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting under IFRS, including monthly, quarterly, and annual

close, and lead preparation of consolidated financial statements.

- Support Senior Leadership and Legal Counsel with financial data for public company filings (e.g.,

MD&A;, earnings releases).

- Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries; report KPIs and business

metrics as needed.

- Coordinate with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process.
- Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and documentation to support compliance and

consistency.

Budgeting & Forecasting

- Lead the annual budgeting process and develop rolling forecasts.




- Monitor performance against budget, report variances, and recommend actions to improve

profitability and efficiency.

- Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPIs; analyze trends, risks, and

opportunities to proactively guide the business.

Compliance & Controls

- Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations, including applicable

securities regulations and internal control frameworks.

- Maintain and optimize internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Stay current on regulatory and accounting standard changes, including AML/ATF, Responsible

Gambling (RG) legislation, GAAP, and applicable gaming board requirements.

Cash & Risk Management

- Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
- Work with tax advisors on corporate tax planning, compliance, and filings.
- Provide reporting and forecasting inputs to support financing initiatives and banking

relationships led by Senior Leadership.

- Support Senior Leadership in identifying and mitigating financial risks, including FX and credit

exposure.

Qualifications

- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 2+ years in a controllership

role.

- Public company experience is an asset; iGaming or tech industry experience is an asset.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication; able to translate complex financial data

into non-technical language and present confidently to leadership and cross-functional teams.

- Comfortable operating in a highly confidential environment with poise and discretion.
- Effective in a team-oriented environment.

Education & Certifications

- CPA designation required.
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university.

Technical Requirements

- Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook).
- Experience with financial reporting/ERP tools (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Sage Intacct)

📌 Controller (Toronto)
🏢 NorthStar Gaming
📍 Toronto