Director, Financial Controller

Ingram Micro; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingram Micro is seeking a Director, Financial Controller in Mississauga who will oversee the Canadian business’s accounting operations and ensure compliance with GAAP. This hybrid role involves financial reporting, strategic financial planning, and leadership of the accounting team, with a strong preference for candidates with CPA credentials and extensive experience in both public accounting and multinational companies.

Benefits

Flexible Healthcare, Dental, Vision benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

RRSP Matching

Annual bonuses or sales incentives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience successfully leading accounting and finance teams.
• Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and integrating them into business processes.
• Solid understanding of local sales tax and income tax rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting operations including the production of periodic financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead the preparation of Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Accounting Policies

Compliance

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field

Graduate degree in Business or a related field

CPA credentials

Tools

SAP

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Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com

Ingram Micro has earned Great Place to Work Certification for 2024-2025 in Canada! This prestigious recognition reflects our commitment to our people and our culture.

Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey!

This position is a hybrid role based in our Mississauga office with the opportunity to work 2 days remotely per week

As part of our Finance team, you’ll ensure Ingram Micro operates with financial integrity, providing insights that drive specific investments and long-term growth across global markets.

Your role: The Director, Controller is accountable for the accounting operations of the Canadian business including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of the system of accounting records, a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with GAAP.

Reporting

• Lead, coordinate and oversee the preparation of the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual financial reporting results, narratives, including preparation, review, and oversight of key deliverables for the Canadian business.
• Lead, coordinate and oversee preparation of key reporting requirements for Corporate as well as External Auditors including CSP (Consolidation Support Packages), CSA documents (Control Self-Assessment) and PBC (Prepared by Client).
• Conduct and report on Quarterly Balance Sheet Reviews identifying risks and opportunities with all reporting entities.
• Coordinate with Finance (FP&A) accounting related matters impacting financial results.
• Coordinate with the involvement of acquisitions regarding integration of financial results and key controls.
• Responsible for key financial reporting and analysis of Sales, Gross Margin and Operating Expenses.
  
  

Leadership

• Provide leadership to the accounting strategy, to optimize the company’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Hire, motivate, retain, and develop talent in the organization.
• Provide appropriate Accounting Guidance for items related to Gross Margin, Operating Expenses and Operating Income including directing the teams.
  
  

Compliance

• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations are followed.
• Ensure SOX controls and processes are strictly followed.
• Ensure quarterly reporting including Control Self- Assessment and Consolidated Support Packages are completed timely.
• Comply with Prepared by Client requests from External Auditors as well as direct interaction with Auditors.
• Establish and maintain a required partnership with the Tax department to ensure full compliance with all rules and regulations.
  
  

Monthly Close

• Oversee the close process for key departments including Inventory Accounting (Gross Margin), General Accounting, and the CLS Accounting Team.
• Responsible for the accounting on the Income Statement of Sales Reporting (including Gross-to-Net), Gross Margin, Operating Expenses, Interest Income.
• Responsible for accounting on the Balance Sheet including Cash, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Other Assets and Liabilities.
  
  

Projects

• Involvement in various projects including ad hoc reporting, conversions, adaptations to guidance on reporting for new business initiatives, system enhancements.
  
  

What you bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration or a related field is required. A graduate degree in Business or a related field is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience successfully leading accounting and finance teams.
• CPA credentials are required.
• Experience from public accounting and large multi-national public companies preferred.
• Strong Team Leadership/People management/General Management experience.
• In-depth financial accounting and commercial finance knowledge.
• Expert in US & Statutory GAAP, Internal Controls and External Audit Support.
• Strong knowledge of SOX and integrating SOX requirements into business processes.
• Experience with SAP, OS, Impulse, and other systems is ideal.
• Solid understanding of local sales tax and income tax rules.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively simplify and convey complex concepts through both verbal and written communication.
• Skilled at earning the respect of and influencing senior management across all levels.
• Well-developed analytical skills: proven ability to set up and critically evaluate reporting and relevant KPI’s.
  
  

At Ingram Micro, certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonuses, or sales incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. Canadian associates have access to flexible Healthcare, Dental, Vision, well-being benefits and perks, critical illness, disability coverage, mental health support, paid time off, RRSP Matching and much more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. Ingram Micro Canada is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. Accommodations for job applicants are available on request, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail]. This email box is designed to assist with accommodations through the hiring process. Emails sent for non-accommodation-related inquiries, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response. In your email, please provide contact details, and preferred contact method and describe the accommodation so we can work with you to assist.

Ingram Micro’s Commitment to ESG (Environment, Social & Governance)

Ingram Micro is a values-driven organization and our commitment to ESG performance is a statement about who we are and our desire to make a difference each day through the way we do business. Through our IngramMicroESG program, we establish policies, programs, and practices to achieve continuous improvement on the Environmental, Social and Governance areas that are most significant to our stakeholders. Learn more about our ESG initiatives and read our ESG reports here – Ingram Micro ESG.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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