Controller

emergiTEL Inc.; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization in North America is looking for a detailed and proactive Controller to manage financial accounting, reporting, and tax compliance for their Canadian service entity. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA designation, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing the external audit process. Bilingual skills in English and French are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent experience.
• CPA designation required.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial accounting and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal and Canadian regulations.
• Manage invoicing related to service agreements.
• Lead annual external audit process.
• Monitor financial results against annual budget.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Prepare corporate income tax and VAT filings.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Join a global, fast-growing organization with a strong presence in North America. This role sits within a high‑performing operations and shared services environment that supports key business functions such as Finance, Risk, IT, Legal, and Back Office Operations. The team values professionalism, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

We are seeking a proactive, detail‑oriented Controller to oversee financial accounting, reporting, tax compliance, and audit activities for the Canadian service entity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial accounting and management reporting for the Canadian service company.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, Canadian regulations, and applicable tax requirements.
• Manage invoicing related to service agreements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead the annual external audit process and ensure all audit deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Monitor financial results against the annual budget and provide insights to leadership.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reporting packages, ensuring data integrity and general ledger accuracy.
• Prepare and manage corporate income tax, VAT filings, and tax‑related analysis, including transfer pricing considerations.
• Support the development of the annual budget and periodic forecasting.
• Maintain up‑to‑date documentation, process descriptions, and internal controls related to assigned functions.

Qualifications:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience working in a corporate or shared‑services environment is an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Highly detailed, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and self‑motivated, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving.
• Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax, VAT, and Québec International Financial Centre (IFC) tax incentives (an asset).
• Strong understanding of Canadian IFRS / GAAP for public companies.
• Advanced computer and financial systems skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French.