Service Company Controller

Groom & Associates; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Downtown Montreal is seeking a Service Company Controller to manage financial accounting and compliance activities. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation and 3-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing financial performance, managing audits, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This full-time position offers competitive compensation of $105K–$110K plus benefits and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

10% bonus

4 weeks vacation

Comprehensive benefits including RRSP matching

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Experience in accounting for 3-5 years.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial accounting and reporting activities.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian financial and tax regulations.
• Lead the annual audit process.
• Prepare annual budget.

Skills

Certified Professional Accountant (CPA)

3–5 years of relevant accounting experience

Understanding of IFRS

Knowledge of Canadian corporate tax

Bilingual (English and French)

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Job Number: J1125-0304 | Job Type: Full Time | Job Category: Information Technology | Salary: Open

Service Company Controller

Title: Service Company Controller

Location: Downtown Montreal

Work Model: Hybrid (2 days remote)

Type: Full-time, permanent

Compensation: $105K–$110K base + 10% bonus, 4 weeks vacation, comprehensive benefits including RRSP matching (2% employee / 8% employer)

About the Organization

This position supports a global financial institution with offices across multiple regions, including Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. The organization serves corporate and institutional clients and offers services in areas such as capital markets, structured finance, international trade, commercial banking, technology, and risk operations.

In Canada, the institution operates in both Montreal and Toronto, providing services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including major financial institutions, investment bodies, and large multinational corporations. The Montreal office also hosts a variety of support and operational functions that work collaboratively with global teams in a follow-the-sun model.

Employees joining the Canadian office are part of a highly engaged culture recognized externally as a strong workplace environment.

Role Overview

The Service Company Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial accounting, reporting, and compliance activities for the Canadian service entity. This includes monitoring financial performance, ensuring regulatory and internal policy compliance, managing invoicing and audit activities, and supporting tax and budgeting processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee full‑cycle financial accounting and reporting activities for the Canadian service entity
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and applicable Canadian financial and tax regulations
• Prepare, review, and process service agreement invoicing
• Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external auditors
• Monitor financial results against forecasts and budgets
• Prepare and review income tax and VAT submissions, including transfer pricing analysis
• Participate in preparation of the annual budget
• Maintain clear documentation of accounting processes and controls

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of IFRS, Canadian corporate tax, and VAT; familiarity with Québec international financial tax credit considered an asset
• Highly organized, detail‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems and computer tools
• Bilingual: English and French (required to support clients and internal stakeholders)

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