Discover an Exciting New Opportunity with Advantage

About Advantage Group International
Advantage Group International is the global intelligence partner transforming B2B collaboration. We deliver real-time, AI-powered insights that bring foresight and clarity to strengthen partnerships, empower better decisions, and drive sustainable growth.

Our unique intelligence model goes beyond basic reporting to turn complexity into clarity, providing businesses with trusted, actionable insights that drive stronger relationships between suppliers and retailers. With presence across more than 40 markets, we’re redefining how industries connect, collaborate, and grow.

As Advantage continues to expand and innovate globally, we’re seeking curious, collaborative, and impact-driven professionals to help shape the future of insight-led partnership and growth.

Why Join Us

Shape the future of collaboration at a global intelligence company redefining how businesses grow

Make an impact by turning insight into stronger partnerships and real results

Work with global teams and leaders in an agile, high-performing environment

Thrive in a culture that values clarity, curiosity, and innovation

Grow your career through meaningful work, development, and competitive rewards

Who We’re Seeking to Join Our Team:
The Global Controller is responsible for the execution and integrity of the company’s global accounting function. This role owns the financial close, accounting operations, compliance, audit execution, and balance sheet integrity across all entities, ensuring accurate, well-controlled, and audit-ready financials.

Reporting to the Director, Finance & Accounting, the Global Controller serves as the operational backbone of corporate accounting and plays a critical role in maintaining discipline, rigour, and consistency as the organization scales.

What Success Looks Like in this Role:
Financial Close & Accounting Execution

Lead month-end, quarter-end,



and year-end close processes globally with a strong emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and repeatability

Ensure accurate general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and journal entries across all entities

Maintain balance sheet integrity and resolve complex accounting matters

Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and standards across regions

Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

Own execution of external audits and act as the primary liaison with auditors

Ensure compliance with ASPE and applicable statutory and tax requirements through disciplined, well-controlled processes

Coordinate global tax filings and compliance activities with external advisors

Maintain and continuously strengthen internal controls, documentation, and governance frameworks as the organization grows

Treasury & Cash Accounting

Oversee treasury execution, including banking operations, cash positioning, FX processes, and related accounting

Ensure accurate accounting for cash, intercompany balances, and funding activities

Partner with Finance Operations to support cash visibility and working capital reporting

Process Improvement & Systems Enablement

Leverage Campfire ERP capabilities and other AI-enabled tools to streamline close processes, reconciliations, and reporting

Partner with the Director, Finance & Accounting to implement continuous improvements that reduce manual effort while preserving control integrity

Ensure AI-enabled accounting processes are appropriately governed, documented, and auditable

Team Leadership & Development

Lead and develop the controllership team, including the Finance Manager and senior accountants

Provide technical guidance,



review accounting deliverables, and ensure consistent quality across regions

Build a controllership function capable of operating with discipline, accountability, and increasing rigour

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA required)

8–10 years of accounting experience, including controllership responsibility

Solid expertise in financial close, audit execution, compliance, and multi-entity accounting

Experience operating in global or multi-jurisdictional environments

Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills

ERP experience and comfort operating in evolving, automated systems environments

Reporting Relationship:
This role reports to the Director of Finance Operations

Direct Reports:

Finance Manager

Senior Accountants

External accounting and tax providers (as applicable)

Location:
This role is hybrid withexpectationto attendin person events, meetings, conferences etc. We support a hybrid way of work. Location preferred in Toronto or with easy access to Toronto.

Expected Salary:
~ $150,000 CAD

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use:
Please be advised that The Advantage Group International uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of resumes. This tool helps us identify robust matches, which are then manually evaluated by our hiring team for interview selection.

Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace; therefore, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Advantage.

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📌 Global Controller (Ontario)
🏢 Advantage Group International
📍 Ontario