Regional Controller, Canada

Symbotic; Toronto; Remote; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Toronto is seeking a Regional Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for our Canadian operations, reporting to the International Controller.

You will establish scalable processes, partner with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Tax, and Legal, and balance local Canadian requirements with the governance needs of a U.S.-based multinational.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
• CPA designation or equivalent accounting qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting, tax, statutory reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with financial reporting, controllership, compliance, audit management, and cross-border operations.
• Fluency in English and French, both written and verbal.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Canadian federal and provincial tax, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements, including statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including post and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial analyses.
• Prepare, review, and investigate balance sheet reconciliations, accounting variances, and financial discrepancies while escalating risks and recommendations to management.
• Ensure 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 initiatives.
• Support external audits, process improvements, ERP initiatives, and internal control enhancements for scalable international growth.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Time type: full time

What we need

Symbotic 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 do

The 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 do

• Manage Canadian federal and provincial tax, regulatory, and statutory reporting requirements, including statutory financial statements and regulatory filings
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including post and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial analyses
• Prepare, review, and investigate balance sheet reconciliations, accounting variances, and financial discrepancies while proactively escalating risks and recommendations to management
• Ensure 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 initiatives
• Support external audits, process improvements, ERP initiatives, and internal control enhancements that enable scalable international growth.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’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 principles
• Remote Opportunity, preferred location Toronto, Canada
• Up 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.