Controller

Everest Clinical Research; Markham; On-site; GBP 89,058 - 97,155; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Everest Clinical Research is looking for a Controller for their Markham location. This role involves managing the financial close process and leading the accounting team. Key requirements include a B.A. or B. Comm. degree, CPA designation, and over 10 years of experience. Benefits include a robust package with medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with an estimated salary range of $165,000 - $180,000. This position offers a performance-based bonus and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in accounting.
• Experience managing and mentoring accounting teams.
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly and year-end financial close process.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general ledger teams.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

B.A. or B. Comm. degree

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

We are seeking a committed, skilled, and customer-focused individual to join our winning team as Controller for our Toronto/Markham, Ontario, Canada on‑site location, or remotely from a home‑based office anywhere in Canada.

Job Accountabilities

• Manage the monthly and year‑end financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated financial statements across all subsidiaries.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and the general ledger teams to deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused outcomes.
• Continually enhance the use of the company’s ERP and integrate with other systems such as HRIS/payroll, site payment, and other tools in use across the company.
• Enhance documentation of finance policies, procedures and internal controls and ensure compliance.
• Provide required research and analysis into accounting issues and stay informed of changing accounting rules and their impact on the company’s policies.
• Monitor global cash flow, manage transfer pricing and intercompany transactions, and oversee foreign currency hedging.
• Work with external auditor to deliver annual audited financial statements.
• Coordinate with tax advisors internationally to ensure tax returns and other regulatory filings are completed on schedule.
• Manage, coach and mentor the accounting team to deliver on department goals and objectives.

Requirements

• B.A. or B. Comm. degree
• Professional designation of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
• 10+ years of related experience
• Experience managing, motivating and mentoring accounting teams
• Knowledgeable about financial software and experience implementing and optimizing ERP systems and other accounting tools
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles
• Excellent analytical skills, problem‑solving and critical thinking
• Good organizational skills with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple assignments with challenging or conflicting deadlines
• Detail‑oriented, customer and quality focused
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

Benefits & Compensation

• We offer a robust benefits package to support health, well‑being, and growth, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life & AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, tuition reimbursement, fitness reimbursement, employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) retirement / pension plan, generous paid time off and sick leave, and the opportunity to earn a performance‑based bonus.
• Estimated Salary Range: $165,000 - $180,000.

Everest is committed to upholding the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities, and upon request we will provide accommodations for candidates participating in any part of our recruitment and selection process.

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.