Controller

Everest Clinical Research Services Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Performance based bonus

Job summary

Everest Clinical Research Services Inc. is seeking a Controller for their Markham, Ontario office, with the option to work remotely anywhere in Canada. The role involves managing financial processes, overseeing accounting teams, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in accounting, a CPA designation, and proficiency in financial software and ERP systems. A competitive salary range of $165,000 - $180,000 along with a robust benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' related experience in accounting.
• Experience managing and mentoring accounting teams.
• Knowledgeable about financial software and ERP implementations.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end financial close processes.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Receivable, and general ledger teams.
• Work with external auditors to deliver annual financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Customer focus

Detail-oriented

Education

B.A. or B. Comm. degree

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

Financial software

ERP systems

Job description

Everest Clinical Research ("Everest") is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) providing a broad range of expertise-based clinical research services to worldwide pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. We serve some of the best-known companies and work with many of the most advanced drugs, biologics, and medical devices in development today.

Everest has been an independent CRO since 2004 with a strong foundation as a statistical and data management center of excellence. Building on this foundation, Everest has successfully developed and established itself as a full-service CRO. Everest’s headquarters are located in Markham (Greater Toronto Area), Ontario, Canada with additional sites in Bridgewater (Greater New York City Area), New Jersey, USA, Shanghai (Pudong Zhangjiang New District), China, Taipei, Taiwan and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Everest is known in the industry for its high‑quality deliverables, superior customer service, and flexibility in meeting clients’ needs. A dynamic organization with an entrepreneurial origin, Everest continues to experience exceptional growth and great success.

Quality is our backbone, customer‑focus is our tradition, flexibility is our strength…that’s us…that’s Everest.

To drive continued success, we are seeking committed, skilled, and customer‑focused individual to join our winning team as Controller for our Toronto/Markham, Ontario, Canada on‑site location, or remotely from a home‑based office anywhere in Canada in accordance with our Work from Home policy.

Job Accountabilities

Manage the monthly and year‑end financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated financial statements across all the company’s subsidiaries.

Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and the general ledger teams to deliver high quality, customer focused outcomes.

Continually enhance the use of the company’s ERP and integrate with other systems e.g. HRIS/payroll, site payment and other tools in use across the company.

Enhance documentation of finance policies, procedures and internal controls and ensure compliance.

Provide any required research and analysis into accounting issues and stay informed of changing accounting rules and their impact on the company’s accounting policies.

Monitor global cash flow, manage transfer pricing and intercompany transactions, and oversee foreign currency hedging.

Work with external auditor to deliver annual audited financial statements.

Coordinate with tax advisors internationally to ensure tax returns and other regulatory filings are completed on schedule.

Manage, coach and mentor the accounting team to deliver on department goals and objectives.

Requirements

B.A. or B. Comm. degree

Professional designation of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

10+ years' related experience.

Experience managing, motivating and mentoring accounting teams.

Knowledgeable about financial software and experience with implementing and optimizing ERP systems and other accounting tools.

Deep knowledge of accounting principles.

Excellent analytical skills, problem‑solving and critical thinking.

Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing priorities and to manage multiple assignments with challenging/conflicting deadlines.

Detail‑oriented, customer and quality focused.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Benefits & Compensation:

We offer a robust benefits package to support your health, well-being, and growth, including medical, dental and vision coverage, life & AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) retirement / pension plan, generous paid time off and sick leave, and the opportunity to earn a performance based bonus.

Estimated Salary Range: $165,000 - $180,000.

Everest is inviting candidates to apply to this existing vacancy.

To find out more about Everest Clinical Research and to review other opportunities, please visit our website at www.everestclinical.com.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Everest is committed to upholding the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and upon request we will provide accommodations for candidates participating in any part of our recruitment and selection process.