Corporate Controller

Indero; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in CRO specializing in dermatology and rheumatology is seeking a Corporate Controller in Montreal. The role involves leading financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and managing a global team. The ideal candidate will have extensive accounting experience in the CRO or pharmaceuticals, combining strategic insight with robust leadership skills. Indero offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Permanent full-time position

Company benefits package

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in accounting/finance with 3+ years in a controller role.
• Experience in the CRO or pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Canadian GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global accounting operations and ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP.
• Lead financial statement preparation and audits.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team across global locations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Tools

ERP Systems

Financial Reporting Tools

Job description

Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, the Corporate Controller will lead the global accounting operations and financial reporting function of Indero. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with accounting rules, overseeing consolidation of multi-entity financial statements, implementing internal controls, managing audits, and supporting strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have CRO or life sciences experience, a deep understanding of revenue recognition under project-based models, and strong cross-border regulatory knowledge.

More specifically, the Corporate Controller must :

• Oversee global accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable / receivable, payroll accounting, treasury, tax and fixed assets
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes
• Keep the relationships with the external accounting firms in different countries of operations
• Manage global consolidation across multiple subsidiaries and currencies
• Implement and enforce accounting policies in compliance with the Canadian GAAP
• Lead the preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate annual external and internal audits and manage relationships with external auditors
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, including pre-SOX or equivalent frameworks
• Partner with FP&A and Project Finance teams to ensure accuracy of project-based revenue recognition
• Support ERP and system integrations related to financial workflows
• Monitor cash flows, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing policies
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team across global locations

Our company : The work environment

At Indero, you will work with brilliant and driven colleagues. Our values arecollaboration, innovation,reliabilityand responsiveness. We offer a stimulating work environment and attractive advancement opportunities.

In this position,you will be eligible for the following perks :

• Permanent full-time position
• Company benefits package
• Ongoing learning and development

About Indero

Indero is a contract research organization (CRO) specialized in dermatology and rheumatology. Since its beginnings in2000, our organization has benefited from a solid reputation for the quality of its research and services exceeding the expectations of its clients. Based in Montreal, Indero continues to grow and expand in North Americaand Europe.

Indero is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. As such, Indero will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities, upon request.

Indero only accepts applicants who can legally work in Canada.

Required Qualifications :

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in accounting / finance, including 3+ years in a controller or senior leadership role
• Experience in the CRO, pharmaceutical, or clinical trials industry preferred
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Canadian GAAP, including multi-entity consolidations and foreign exchange impacts
• Familiarity with revenue recognition in project-based or milestone-driven businesses
• Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., Infor, ) and financial reporting tools
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills. Human resources responsibilities such as hiring, training, retaining and performance management.