Director, Financial Close & Technical Accounting

Location: Toronto or Mississauga, ON, or Montreal, QC, Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Language: Strong written and spoken English required, French proficiency required for Quebec-based candidates
Compensation: $150,000- $165,000 Base + Bonus
Background Check Requirement: Employment verification and criminal background check

About the Opportunity

Our client, a large, complex organization within the technology and digital services space, is seeking a Director, Financial Close & Technical Accounting to join their evolving controllership function. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll play a critical part in shaping financial operations while supporting innovation across technical and business teams.

You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and a small, high-performing team, owning day-to-day accounting execution while driving continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a technically strong finance leader who enjoys being close to the work, building teams, and modernizing processes in a fast-moving enterprise environment.

What’s In It for You

You’ll join a collaborative workplace that values accountability, clarity, and growth. This role offers meaningful exposure to transformation initiatives, strong leadership visibility, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. You’ll also benefit from a culture that supports development, values direct communication, and encourages new ways of working.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead the monthly financial close, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely results.

• In this role, you’ll provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and support financial reporting.

• You’ll oversee balance sheet integrity, internal controls, and governance processes.

• You’ll drive process improvement initiatives, including automation and AI-enabled enhancements.

• You’ll coach and develop a team of finance professionals, setting clear expectations and performance standards.

• You’ll partner with business, operations, and finance leaders to deliver insights that support strategic decisions.

Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 5+ years in people leadership roles

• CPA designation required

• Strong technical accounting background with ownership of close in large enterprise environments

• Experience in telecom, banking, technology, or Big 4 strongly preferred

• Proven ability to lead hands-on while managing competing priorities

• Advanced Excel skills and exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems

• Clear, confident communication style with executive presence

Note from the Hiring Manager

“We’re looking for someone who enjoys being hands-on, brings clarity to complex accounting challenges, and leads with accountability. This role is about ownership, strong judgment, and helping the team raise the bar together.”

Why Partner with Altis

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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.