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Financial Controller

Job in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Deep Trekker Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Financial Manager, Financial Compliance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Financial Reporting & Compliance

Lead the monthly, half-year, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to IFRS.

Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.

Oversee complex financial accounting areas including warranty provisions, inventory reserves, accruals, and other significant estimates requiring judgment.

Maintain full compliance with Canadian statutory reporting obligations and coordinate with internal and external auditors.

Oversee and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance processes.

Manage fixed assets, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and costing models.

Coordinate intercompany reconciliations and reporting within Halma’s group environment.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasts.

Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision‑making, operational efficiency, and cost control.

Partner with department leaders to interpret results, monitor KPIs, and support business case development.

Treasury, Tax & Regulatory

Oversee cash management, banking relationships, working capital optimization, and cash forecasting.

Coordinate corporate tax filings with external advisors and ensure compliance with CRA and IRS requirements.

Review tax filings for Chilean legal entity and approve filing with the SII.

Administer Canadian indirect taxes (HST/GST) and support U.S. sales tax compliance activities, including implementation of Avalara tax for U.S. sales tax automation and compliance.

Develop processes for monitoring U.S. state nexus and sales‑tax obligations; liaise with external compliance providers.

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

Maintain and optimize financial workflows within the ERP environment.

Serve as a key contributor in ERP implementation or expansion projects; experience with Odoo is an asset.

Lead process‑improvement initiatives across finance, purchasing, operations, and reporting functions.

Support the development of automated and scalable reporting through Excel, Power Query, and Power BI.

Statutory and Statistical Filings

Manage all Canadian and U.S. statistical and governmental reporting obligations, including recurring Statistics Canada surveys, industry reporting, and U.S. economic census‑related filings as applicable.

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all required statistical returns.

Coordinate with internal teams to gather required operational, sales, and production data.

Maintain documentation and controls to support auditability and compliance with federal and state/provincial data‑reporting standards.

Team Leadership

Mentor and oversee finance team members, providing guidance on accounting best practices.

Establish performance measurement standards and support professional development, ensuring continuous upskilling of the finance team.

Collaborate cross‑functionally with operations, sales, supply chain, and engineering teams.

Uphold a strong culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles, ideally in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of IFRS, internal controls, and financial statement preparation.

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including demonstrated experience with Power Query.

Experience leading month‑end close processes, audit preparation, and financial reporting.

Strong understanding of inventory, costing, and manufacturing workflows.

Preferred & Asset Qualifications

Experience with U.S. sales‑tax administration and multi‑state nexus compliance.

Experience with ERP systems; exposure to Odoo is a significant asset.

Working knowledge of Power BI and…
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