Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Everest Clinical Research (“Everest”) is a full-service contract research organization (CRO) that provides a broad range of expertise-based clinical research services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.

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 anywhere in Canada in accordance with our Work from Home policy.

• Manage the monthly and year‑end financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate consolidated financial statements across all the company’s 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 research and analysis into accounting issues and stay informed of changing accounting rules and their impact on the company’s accounting policies.
• Monitor global cash flow, manage transfer pricing and intercompany transactions, and oversee foreign currency hedging.
• Work with the 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.

• 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 with 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 and adjust 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

We offer a robust benefits package to support your 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.