Controller – 15-month Mat Leave

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🔥 13 hours ago

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $120k - $150k / year

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

⛔️ Financial Controller

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Northern Trust

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1889

💼 Consulting

🛡️ Insurance

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Insurance • Logistics

Northern Trust is a trusted financial advisor known for its commitment to service, expertise, and integrity. The company provides financial services to a diverse range of clients including family offices, financial advisors, corporations, and nonprofits. With a focus on integrated trading solutions and insights into economic challenges, Northern Trust offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to the needs of various financial entities. It also emphasizes research and client engagement to help shape economies and optimize fund operations. Founded in 1889, Northern Trust continues to build on its reputation as a leader in the finance industry.

📋 Description

• Lead all accounting operations as a key strategic partner to the VP of Finance & Operations • Own full-cycle accounting • Lead and mentor the payroll and accounting team • Own month-end, quarter-end, and annual close cycles • Deliver timely, accurate consolidated financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses • Prepare consolidated three-statement financial models • Provide ad hoc FP&A support for executive decision-making • Oversee QuickBooks financial system administration, Enspire ERP integration, and credit card programs • Lead annual audits and act as the primary contact for the external audit team • Assist with tax schedules and annual filings • Manage SR&ED claims and Canadian and U.S. state tax and regulatory compliance • Oversee rolling 13-week cash forecasts, AP/AR process optimization, AR aging, payroll coordination, and debt schedules and covenant compliance • Manage, mentor, and foster growth for the payroll and accounting team • Coordinate post-close financial integration for acquired entities • Execute efficient month-end close processes within 6 business days • Remediate legacy internal control weaknesses • Establish sustainable solutions for cross-border U.S./Canada tax exposures • Optimize working capital and maintain AR aging under 8%

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years of total accounting/finance experience • 3–5 years in a Controller or senior accounting management role • Experience leading teams while executing hands-on technical accounting work • Deep knowledge of GAAP compliance • Knowledge of internal controls, including the COSO framework • Experience with full close processes • Experience with financial reporting platforms • Advanced Excel skills • Cash flow and treasury management experience • Proven success managing external audits • Experience with Canadian HST/GST • Experience with U.S. state tax compliance with external advisors • CPA designation (CA, CMA, or equivalent) is a nice-to-have • Experience with Quickbooks or similar accounting software is a nice-to-have • Background in M&A post-close accounting is a nice-to-have • SR&ED claims management experience is a nice-to-have • Ability to work Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm ET, with periodic overtime during month-end and year-end close cycles • Occasional travel may be required for audits or strategic meetings

🏖️ Benefits

• Health Spending Account ($500) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Fitness Reimbursement ($500) • Vet Care Program • Referral Bonuses • Team meals • Company social events • Remote, hybrid, or in-office work arrangements • Free onsite parking in London, ON • Health and dental benefits • RRSP matching • Profit sharing • Accommodations available at every stage of the hiring process