Regional Controller, Canada

Symbotic; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Regional Controller (Toronto, Canada) to lead Canadian accounting, reporting, and compliance for our Canadian operations. You will partner with Corporate FP&A and serve as the primary finance lead for the Canadian entity within a U.S.-based multinational.

This remote opportunity preferred location, Toronto, Canada. You will manage tax, regulatory filings, and the month/quarter/year-end closes, collaborating with Accounting, Tax, Legal and FP&A.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 8+ years of related accounting, controllership or reporting experience.
• Fluency in English and French required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Canadian tax, regulatory, and statutory reporting.
• Oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare reconciliations and financial analyses; escalate risks.
• Ensure Canadian GAAP compliance and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate with cross-border teams on budgeting and audits.

Skills

Analytical

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual (English/French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Who we areWith its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.What we needSymbotic is seeking for a Regional Controller (Toronto, Canada) to join our Accounting team within our Finance organization. Your job will be to lead accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for our Canadian operations while partnering with Corporate FP&A to support planning and business decisions.You will serve as the primary finance leader for the Canadian entity, establishing scalable processes and balancing local requirements with the reporting and governance needs of a U.S.-based multinational organization. This remote opportunity preferred location, Toronto, Canada. This position will report to the International Controller.What we doThe International Finance organization supports Symbotic's global operations by maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing accurate financial reporting across international entities. The team partners closely with Accounting, Tax, Legal, FP&A, Operations, and external advisors to support business growth of Symbotic’s Canadian operations.What you'll doManage Canadian federal and provincial tax, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements, including statutory financial statements and regulatory filingsLead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including post and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysesPrepare, review, and investigate balance sheet reconciliations, accounting variances, and financial discrepancies while proactively escalating risks and recommendations to managementEnsure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, statutory reporting requirements, labor regulations, payroll requirements, and other regulatory obligations.Partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Legal, and Operations teams to support budgeting, forecasting, contract accounting, and operational finance initiativesSupport external audits, process improvements, ERP initiatives, and internal control enhancements that enable scalable international growth.What you'll needBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Minimum of 8 years of related experience or equivalent work experience.CPA designation or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is preferred, along with strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting, tax, statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements.Experience in financial reporting, controllership, compliance, audit management, and multinational or cross-border operations.Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and multinational financial reporting environments.Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal.Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred.Experience with project accounting, long-term contract accounting, construction accounting, and revenue recognition principlesRemote Opportunity, preferred location Toronto, CanadaOur EnvironmentUp to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver's license and passport and the ability to drive and/or fly to company HQ.Employees may be required to use a personal credit card for business travel expenses, which are reimbursed based on the program guidelines. Eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card based on role and travel requirements, but a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding until the corporate card is issued.#LI-TN1#LI-RemoteAbout SymboticSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.We are a community of innovators, collaborators and pioneers who embrace our differences, because we know unique perspectives make us stronger and smarter. Every perspective matters. We depend on the collective voices of our employees, customers and community to help guide us as we build a better place to work – for you and the world. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.