Duration: 12 Months (strong possibility of permanent) The Director, Corporate Controller serves as a senior finance leader responsible for overseeing financial reporting and controllership activities across North America. The position provides leadership in internal controls, the accuracy of financial systems and processes, financial governance, statutory reporting, and technical accounting. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations, corporate policies, and IFRS while supporting informed business decision-making.

Controllership, Governance & Internal Controls Track IFRS and regulatory developments, updating policies and educating finance teams as required. Lead controls testing, corrective action plans, and process enhancement initiatives. Establish and sustain a strong accounting, reporting, and internal control framework.

Enforce compliance with corporate finance policies, approval authorities, and control requirements.

Financial

Reporting & Technical Accounting Partner with Global Finance to align reporting practices, policies, and documentation. Ensure all accounting entries are recorded accurately and in accordance with IFRS and company policies. Perform technical accounting assessments and develop position papers for complex transactions.

Manage external audit activities and serve as the key contact for audit firms. Foster accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence throughout the finance function.



Build collaborative relationships with executives, operational leaders, and global finance partners.

Capital

Expenditure & Investment Oversight Ensure accurate asset capitalization, project cost monitoring, and investment budget oversight. Govern financial aspects of capital projects, including approvals and compliance reviews.

Financial

Systems, Data Integrity & Process Optimization Champion automation, standardization, and digital transformation initiatives within Finance. CPA designation is an absolute must. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in controllership, corporate finance, or financial reporting, preferably within manufacturing.

Experience with M&A; integrations. SAP or TM1 experience is preferred.

Experience leading external audits highly desired French and English bilingualism is preferred. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this prospect. #

📌 Director , Finance / Corporate Controller (Montreal)
🏢 LHH Knightsbridge
📍 Montreal