Director, Corporate Controller

Just Eat Takeaway.com; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Eat Takeaway.com is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting functions in Canada. This role involves oversight of financial reporting, tax compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in finance and proven leadership capabilities, thriving in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

Dynamic and supportive company culture

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record in managing and motivating finance teams.
• Extensive knowledge in operational finance best practices.
• Expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage accounting functions for the Canadian operations.
• Present major accounting issues and collaborate with local leadership.
• Drive compliance and control programs while enhancing financial strategies.

Skills

Leadership ability

Financial best practices

Risk and control management

Operational excellence

Relationship management

Expertise in International Financial Reporting Standards

Education

10+ years experience in accounting

Job description

Ready for a Challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience.

Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

All about the role

Reporting to the VP, Finance the Corporate Controller, Canada will lead and manage the accounting functions for the JET Canadian operations including financial reporting, technical accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance and risk management. This role will have significant cross-functional exposure and visibility and will collaborate closely with internal and external teams.

Location: Hybrid- 3 days a week from one of our offices in Canada & 2 days working from home

These are some of the key ingredients to the role:

• Lead a high-performing accounting team with cross-border responsibilities. Lead and support end-to-end accounting functions and all related activities.

• Present important accounting issues and major projects to the VP, local leadership team, and JET Group. This includes compliance with new accounting standards and major financial systems projects.

• Provide oversight for a risk and control program. Drive cross-functional alignment around the implementation and importance of internal controls.

• Serve as financial and operational process improvement champion; demonstrate a passion for operational excellence and plan proactively to ensure the accounting team and infrastructure can support the growth expected of the business; develop and implement new systems as the organization scales.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments including Data Analytics, Engineering & Product, FP&A, Operations, Sales, and People teams to improve collaboration, alignment, and internal reporting/decision-making.

• Set and communicate team vision and motivate the team to succeed; measure accomplishments, hold people accountable, and give constructive feedback to facilitate professional development.

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's short-term and long-term goals, contributing to overall growth and profitability.

• Provide expertise to Canadian executive teams concerning implementation and planning on growth verticals and changes to the business.

• Represent the companies with tax regulatory authorities, advocating on behalf of the companies and resolving regulatory audits.

• Responsible for the successful delivery of audits of companies and subsidiaries, working with external audit firms to agree to audit strategy and plan and then maintaining, scheduling, and reporting on recommendations.

• Establish tax strategies in consultation with external firms and guide teams to implement them as recommended.

• Drive and monitor compliance and payments following vendor agreements, lenders, bank agreements, and regulatory frameworks.

What will you bring to the table?

• Demonstrated track record, leadership ability, and executive presence to manage and motivate a dynamic and driven finance team.

• Extensive knowledge of financial best practices within the operational finance domain.

• Expert knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards

• Experience in transactional, high-velocity business is highly preferred.

• Experience in scaling people, processes, and systems to support company evolution and a dynamic environment

• 10+ years experience in accounting with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams

• Previous experience in leading expansions or new growth strategies on behalf of finance.

• Previous experience in relationship management with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities.

• Knowledge of control frameworks and implementation of controls within an organization

At JET, this is on the menu:

Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.

What else is cooking?

Want to know more about our JETers, culture or company? Have a look at ourcareer site where you can find people's stories, blogs, podcasts and more JET morsels.

Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!

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