Canada Regional Controller

Position Description

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward‑thinking, open‑minded and well‑rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Brantford, Canada office, you will be Finance Controller, Canada, reporting to the Director of Accounting, Americas. This role has responsibility for the end‑to‑end financial close and compliance for the Canadian region. You will lead finance transformation and process‑improvement initiatives across the accounting and finance function for the region.

The Finance Controller will lead all accounting, controllership, and financial compliance activities for the Canada region. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining a strong internal control environment, and driving operational excellence across regional accounting processes.

This individual will serve as the key accounting leader for Canada, partnering closely with regional business leadership, operations, commercial, FP&A, tax, internal audit, and corporate accounting teams. The role requires deep knowledge of Canadian accounting practices and statutory requirements, combined with strong technical accounting capabilities under US GAAP and Canadian statutory requirements.

The successful candidate will also play a critical leadership role in transforming the regional accounting organization through process standardization, automation, ERP optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring both strategic thinking and a hands‑on approach to execution.

• Lead all accounting and controllership activities for the Canada region, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Canadian statutory requirements, SOX controls, and company accounting policies
• Manage all local payroll, treasury, tax and compliance areas
• Oversee the regional month‑end close process, including review and approval of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet reviews
• Maintain ownership of the integrity and accuracy of the regional general ledger and financial statements
• Partner with Corporate Accounting to support consolidated reporting requirements and technical accounting matters
• Ensure all regional reporting deadlines are achieved with high levels of accuracy and consistency

• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support audits, remediation activities, and continuous control improvements
• Identify financial and operational risks within the region and implement corrective actions and best practices
• Lead documentation and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and process controls

• Lead the transformation of the regional accounting organization through process improvement, standardization, and automation initiatives
• Identify and eliminate non‑value‑added activities to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy across accounting operations
• Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives to modernize accounting processes and reduce manual work
• Drive adoption of best practices, standardized workflows, and continuous improvement methodologies across the regional finance organization
• Serve as a change leader, helping the organization adapt to new processes, systems, and ways of working

• Partner closely with operations, supply chain, commercial, HR, IT, tax, and FP&A teams to support business initiatives and operational decision‑making
• Translate complex accounting and financial concepts into clear business insights for non‑financial stakeholders
• Support regional leadership with financial analysis, business performance insights, and compliance guidance
• Develop, coach, and mentor regional accounting team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Participate in special projects…