Our client, a leading Canadian retail organization with a growing international presence, is seeking a Financial Controller to support their expanding U.S. operations. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in establishing and enhancing financial processes, ensuring compliance, and driving operational excellence. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, scaling environment and enjoys building structure, systems, and teams from the ground up.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Control

• Lead the setup and implementation of financial structures, systems, and processes for U.S. operations.

• Oversee all accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, inventory, general ledger, and cash management.

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Partner closely with Canadian and U.S. finance teams to streamline reporting, fund flows, and treasury activities.

• Coordinate annual financial audits and liaise with external and internal auditors.

Statutory Compliance

• Establish and oversee U.S. sales and use tax processes and ensure accurate filings.

• Prepare financial and compliance reports for auditors, regulators, and business partners.

• Support tax teams with U.S. filings and annual tax package submissions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor the U.S. Accounting team, providing direction and professional development opportunities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to align financial strategies with business goals.

• Participate in or lead special projects, financial analyses, and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Commerce; CPA or equivalent designation required.

• Minimum 5 years of senior accounting or financial management experience, including team leadership.

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and U.S. tax regulations.

• Proven experience in the retail or consumer goods industry is an asset.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with strong business acumen.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; able to partner effectively across functions.

• Proficiency in Excel (including macros and pivot tables) and comfort working with large datasets.

• Flexible, detail-oriented, and hands-on leader who can thrive in a growing, entrepreneurial environment.

• Fluency in English is required; ability to communicate in Mandarin or Cantonese is considered an asset.

• Willingness to travel within North America as needed.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.