Director of Finance/Controller - Clinical Research

ClinSurge Research; Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first setup with occasional on‑

Job summary

ClinSurge Research is seeking a Director of Finance / Controller to own finances across all sites. You’ll keep books accurate, ensure on-time sponsor invoicing, and deliver leadership-ready financials. The role starts hands-on and grows in scope as the team expands.

You’ll lead monthly closes, invoicing, budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and compliance across CAD/USD entities, with a remote-first setup and occasional on-site days in the GTA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA designation
• 7+ years in finance or accounting, 3+ in lead role
• Knowledge of Canadian standards (ASPE/IFRS) and financial controls
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-location finance including CAD/USD
• Proficiency in HST/GST, payroll, and corporate tax
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close across all sites and entities
• Oversee sponsor and CRO invoicing including start-up fees and pass-throughs
• Track study budgets, payment schedules, and profitability by protocol/site
• Review CTAs and budget exhibits for financial terms and risks
• Build cash flow forecasts, budgets, and financial models for leadership
• Oversee HST/GST, payroll compliance, corporate tax, and audits
• Maintain internal controls, SOPs, and approval workflows
• Supervise Finance and Administration Coordinator and bookkeeping
• Hire as we grow

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Multi-entity management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Sage

Job description

About This Role

ClinSurge Research is a network of independent clinical research sites running trials in cardiometabolic and primary care. We're looking for a Director of Finance / Controller to take ownership of finance across all of our sites.

You'll keep the books accurate, make sure sponsors and CROs are invoiced on time and in full, and give leadership numbers they can use to decide which studies to take on. The role starts hands-on. As the team grows, so does the scope.

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly and year-end close across all sites and entities
• Oversee sponsor and CRO invoicing, including start-up fees, screen-fail payments, pass-throughs, and other invoiceables
• Track study budgets, payment schedules, and profitability by protocol and by site
• Review CTAs and budget exhibits for financial terms and risks, and support pricing and negotiations
• Build cash flow forecasts, annual budgets, and financial models for leadership
• Oversee HST/GST, payroll compliance, corporate tax, and audits with our external accountants
• Maintain internal controls, financial SOPs, and approval workflows
• Supervise our Finance and Administration Coordinator and bookkeeping support, and hire as we grow

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation
• 7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including 3 or more in a controller or equivalent lead role
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or IFRS) and financial controls
• Experience managing multiple entities or locations, including CAD and USD transactions
• Working knowledge of HST/GST, payroll, and corporate tax requirements
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Experience with accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage)

Preferred

• Experience in clinical research, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated environments
• Familiarity with CTAs, sponsor invoicing, and clinical trial budgeting
• Familiarity with CTMS platforms and clinical trial financial workflows
• Experience supporting audits and inspections
• Prior experience in a growing or multi-site research organization
• Experience preparing SR&ED claims

Why Join Us?

• A senior seat in a growing organization
• Work that supports patient access to new treatments
• Remote-first setup with occasional on-site days in the GTA
• Collaborative team that works closely across operations, study, and site leadership