Financial Controller

Deep Trekker Inc.; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching program (5%)

Free health, dental, and vision coverage

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A high-tech company specializing in underwater robotics is seeking a Financial Reporting & Compliance expert. This role involves leading financial close processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and preparing management reports. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and over 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems are required. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration while contributing to meaningful projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance roles, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation.
• Experience leading month-end close processes and audit preparation.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with PowerQuery is a plus.
• Experience leading month‑end close, audits, and financial reporting.
• Understanding of inventory, costing, and manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, half-year, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee internal controls and financial governance processes.
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance.
• Drive ERP workflows, improve processes, and support automation with Excel/Power BI.
• Mentor finance staff and collaborate with operations, sales, and engineering.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Financial acumen

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Odoo

Power BI

Job description

Ever wondered what it's like working for one of the largest underwater robot manufacturers in the world? Deep Trekker is a local high tech company and we're growing again! Take a virtual ride with some awesome robots, hear from our team, and learn why Deep Trekker is the right team for you.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead the monthly, half-year, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to IFRS.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Oversee complex financial accounting areas including warranty provisions, inventory reserves, accruals, and other significant estimates requiring judgment.
• Maintain full compliance with Canadian statutory reporting obligations and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Oversee and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance processes.
• Manage fixed assets, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and costing models.
• Coordinate intercompany reconciliations and reporting within Halma’s group environment.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision‑making, operational efficiency, and cost control.
• Partner with department leaders to interpret results, monitor KPIs, and support business case development.

Treasury, Tax & Regulatory

• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, working capital optimization, and cash forecasting.
• Coordinate corporate tax filings with external advisors and ensure compliance with CRA and IRS requirements.
• Review tax filings for Chilean legal entity and approve filing with the SII.
• Administer Canadian indirect taxes (HST/GST) and support U.S. sales tax compliance activities, including implementation of Avalara tax for U.S. sales tax automation and compliance.
• Develop processes for monitoring U.S. state nexus and sales‑tax obligations; liaise with external compliance providers.

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain and optimize financial workflows within the ERP environment.
• Serve as a key contributor in ERP implementation or expansion projects; experience with Odoo is an asset.
• Lead process‑improvement initiatives across finance, purchasing, operations, and reporting functions.
• Support the development of automated and scalable reporting through Excel, PowerQuery, and Power BI.

Statutory and Statistical Filings

• Manage all Canadian and U.S. statistical and governmental reporting obligations, including recurring Statistics Canada surveys, industry reporting, and U.S. economic census‑related filings as applicable.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all required statistical returns.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather required operational, sales, and production data.
• Maintain documentation and controls to support auditability and compliance with federal and state/provincial data‑reporting standards.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and oversee finance team members, providing guidance on accounting best practices.
• Establish performance measurement standards and support professional development, ensuring continuous upskilling of the finance team.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, sales, supply chain, and engineering teams.
• Uphold a strong culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and financial statement preparation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including demonstrated experience with PowerQuery.
• Experience leading month‑end close processes, audit preparation, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of inventory, costing, and manufacturing workflows.

Preferred & Asset Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. sales‑tax administration and multi‑state nexus compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems; exposure to Odoo is a significant asset.
• Working knowledge of Power BI and data‑model development considered an advantage.
• Experience in intercompany reporting within a public‑company or multinational environment.
• Familiarity with Tagetik or similar consolidation tools for intercompany eliminations and group reporting.
• Experience working within a decentralized group structure, ideally in a publicly traded global organization.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on improving systems, processes, and reporting discipline.
• Genuine interest in Deep Trekker’s business, robotics technology, and Halma’s mission of improving the quality of life through innovative safety, health, and environmental solutions.

What We Offer

• Dynamic, hands‑on work environment where your ideas make an impact.
• RRSP matching program (5%)
• Free Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for career growth.
• A supportive and fun team culture where we celebrate wins and learn from challenges.

Deep Trekker is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should notify us at [e-mail].

At Deep Trekker we are agile, passionate, and innovative. We dream it and then do it together by learning, collaborating and reinventing what’s possible.

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