Controller North America (English version)

The Controller North America in a few words:

We are looking for a Controller North America to manage area of financial accounting and compliance in our North American entities: Canada United States and role is ideal for a strategic and proactive manager with the ability to lead accounting team and drive process improvements across multiple entities. 

The Controller North America reporting to the CFO in Canada is responsible for overseeing accounting and tax compliance processes across North American entities ensuring consistency accuracy and adherence to this role you will oversee key financial processes and work closely with global teams to support the companys growth and success. We are seeking for a hands-on manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to lead by example. This role requires someone who is not only capable of strategic oversight but also ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute directly to operations when needed. 

Lead a team based in Canada and Mexico. 

Accounting and Internal Controls 

• Oversee and supervise accounting operations across North American entities ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and corporate standards. 

• Lead month-end closing processes at the regional level. 

• Coordinates the annual statutory and corporate audit for North American entities with support of local and corporate accounting teams. 

• Prepare and deliver required corporate reporting for North American entities. 

• Oversee payroll administration for North American entities. 

• Lead treasury activities and cash flow planning for North American entities. 

• Manage cooperation with lawyers external advisors banks and tax authorities. 

• Monitor changes in accounting procedures and implementing changes when necessary. 

• Lead and support special projects at the North America level contributing to strategic initiatives. 

• Manage develop and support accounting team across North America entities. 

Tax Compliance 

• Ensures accurate and timely completeness of all local compliance filings. 

• Collaborates with the global tax team to monitor adherence to the companys transfer pricing policies across all intercompany transactions in North America. 

• Supports in tax-related matters (e.g. Sales taxes CIT) across North America entities. 

Travel and availability 

• Willing to travel occasionally to Averna offices across North America. 

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate in a few words:  

Critical Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities 

• Bachelors degree in accounting required.  

• CPA designation required. 

• 810 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational organization. 

• Payroll experience in at least one of the following countries: Canada the United States or Mexico. 

• Experience in managing team with strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members. 

• Experience with local GAAPs adjustment with a foreign corporate office. 

• Strong knowledge of accounting and reporting standards with proven experience in multi-country or North American-level oversight  

• Strong IFRS knowledge and experience required. 

• Experience with IFRS revenue recognition (percentage of completion) and project accounting is an asset. 

• Strong knowledge of taxes sales tax is a requirement transfer pricing is an asset. 

• Experience in managing auditors in an international environment. 

• Fluency in English and French  (Spanish is an asset). 

• Advanced knowledge of Excel. 

• Experience in working with an ERP; (D365 - an asset). 

Additional Information :

Whats in it for YOU

• Drive financial excellence across North America within a growing international company
• Flexible location in Canada #LI-Remote
• Competitive benefits package 
• An additional day off for your birthday 
• Flex days paid between Christmas and New years
• Significant discount on your Montreal transit pass 
• Be part of a company that puts ESG at the heart of its mission for people planet and performance. 

Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race color religion sexual orientation gender national origin age disability veteran status or any other legally protected status. 

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time