Financial Controller, North America

Purpose of role 

The North America Financial Controller will oversee all financial controllership activities across the United States and Canada ensuring timely accurate and compliant financial reporting in accordance with Group accounting policies and local regulatory standards. Reporting to the Assistant Group Financial Controller this role will lead regional finance operations drive financial process improvement revenue recognition and ensure robust internal controls in a dynamic and growing environment. You will serve as a key liaison between global finance and North American stakeholders and play a crucial role in supporting the strategic objectives in the region including assisting with the integration of the new client platform (NCP).

What Youll Do

• Manage the end-to-end financial close process across all North American entities ensuring alignment with internal deadlines and compliance with IFRS and US GAAP (as applicable).
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual management reports and financial statements.
• Act as a business partner to Regional Operational leaders and Compliance supporting regulatory requests from a Finance perspective as required.
• Collaborate cross functionally with global finance functions to ensure cohesive end to end financial processes and policies.
• Collaborate effectively with the global finance leadership operational teams tax advisors and external auditors.
• Coordinate and manage local statutory audits and support global audit requirements in the North American region including subsidiary Board reporting.
• Prepare audit schedules financial statement disclosures and collaborate with external auditors.
• Oversee all aspects of corporate tax sales/use tax property tax and other applicable indirect taxes in North America.
• Work closely with external tax advisors to manage filings audits and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to internal control environment including reconciliation accuracy approval workflows data integrity between payment and financial systems and timely remediation of control deficiencies
• Identify gaps in control frameworks and lead remediation efforts to strengthen risk mitigation and financial governance.
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency accuracy and scalability within the Controllership team both regionally and for the Group
• Leverage ERP systems and reporting tools to automate and streamline financial reporting.
• Contribute to group-wide finance projects including ERP upgrades policy roll-outs and integration activities related to business changes or acquisitions including NCP.

Qualifications :

What you bring:

• CPA or CA qualified
• Relevant qualifications in Accounting Finance or a related discipline
• 8 years of experience in accounting or controllership preferably in a multinational or publicly listed environment
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS with particular emphasis on revenue recognition principles and North American regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing cross-border or regional finance teams
• Proven track record of delivering accurate and timely financial reporting
• Strong tax and statutory reporting knowledge across the US and Canada
• Ability to lead through influence collaborate with global teams and build relationships across functions
• Highly proficient in Excel and ERP systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset
• Strong organisational skills capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in internal control design and implementation

The salary range for this position is $105000 to $115000 CAD. Exact salary offered will be dependent on multiple factors including level of experience job-related knowledge skills work location addition to base salary this role may be eligible for a variable bonus.

We also offer a flexible hybrid working model where employees typically work 1-2 days from our downtown Edmonton office.

Additional Information :

What its like working at OFX

Were OFXers because we want to make a difference. We see challenges as opportunities and were not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get stuff done. Were committed to making things easier for our clients pushing boundaries and continuing to move with the times so that we can continue to inspire confidence every day and through every transaction.

We operate as one team cross-functionally and globally to drive outcomes that deliver excellence for our customers. Were curious self-starters who love learning and sharing our knowledge with others. We embrace change and use our initiative and resilience to overcome challenges.

• Always keep learning. We offer a wide range of learning and career development opportunities to help every OFXer build their capacity and career with leadership training secondments internal mobility and access to a large library of online learning.
• Make a difference. Through our Make a Difference program we encourage OFXers to give back to causes and communities that are important to them. We celebrate this with an annual volunteer day which OFXers can use together or individually as well as matched giving and the opportunity to nominate charity of choice every quarter.
• Reward and recognition. We recognise a job well done. OFXers are encouraged to celebrate their peers effort technical expertise or support through a range of global and regional channels and awards including quarterly and annual awards milestones and shout outs.
• Showing our social side. Our Good Vibes employee-led committees around the globe organize events to help keep our employees engaged inside and outside the office. Whether its a wellbeing activity end of year celebration or a monthly team get-together our team wants you to feel welcome!
• Benefits that mean something. We offer a range of fantastic benefits including primary and secondary gender neutral carer parental leave (16 weeks) or birthday leave youll feel well-supported at OFX.
• A great work environment. Enjoy work-life balance and flexibility with our hybrid work model in an inclusive diverse and non-hierarchal culture.

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At OFX we are committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and accessible workplace where we value respect and encourage our people to be their authentic selves. With an employee base as diverse as the clients we serve we know that fostering an inclusive workplace is fundamental to our continued success. If you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process please email us at .

We encourage you to apply if this role aligns with your career aspirations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time