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Director, Corporate Controller

Skip3 days ago
Hybrid
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Senior Level

Top Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement: 3 days in office, 2 days working from home

About the role

Ready for a Challenge?

Then Just Eat Takeaway.com might be the place for you. We’re a leading global online food delivery platform, and our vision is to empower everyday convenience.

Whether it’s a Friday-night feast, a post-gym poke bowl, or grabbing some groceries, our tech platform connects tens of millions of customers with hundreds of thousands of restaurant, grocery and convenience partners across the globe.

All About The Role Reporting to the VP, Finance the Corporate Controller, Canada will lead and manage the accounting functions for the JET Canadian operations including financial reporting, technical accounting, tax, payroll, and compliance and risk management. This role will have significant cross-functional exposure and visibility and will collaborate closely with internal and external teams.

Location: Hybrid- 3 days a week from one of our offices in Canada & 2 days working from home These are some of the key ingredients to the role:

  • Lead a high-performing accounting team with cross-border responsibilities. Lead and support end-to-end accounting functions and all related activities.
  • Present important accounting issues and major projects to the VP, local leadership team, and JET Group. This includes compliance with new accounting standards and major financial systems projects.
  • Provide oversight for a risk and control program. Drive cross-functional alignment around the implementation and importance of internal controls.
  • Serve as financial and operational process improvement champion; demonstrate a passion for operational excellence and plan proactively to ensure the accounting team and infrastructure can support the growth expected of the business; develop and implement new systems as the organization scales.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments including Data Analytics, Engineering & Product, FP&A, Operations, Sales, and People teams to improve collaboration, alignment, and internal reporting/decision-making.
  • Set and communicate team vision and motivate the team to succeed; measure accomplishments, hold people accountable, and give constructive feedback to facilitate professional development.
  • Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company's short-term and long-term goals, contributing to overall growth and profitability.
  • Provide expertise to Canadian executive teams concerning implementation and planning on growth verticals and changes to the business.
  • Represent the companies with tax regulatory authorities, advocating on behalf of the companies and resolving regulatory audits.
  • Responsible for the successful delivery of audits of companies and subsidiaries, working with external audit firms to agree to audit strategy and plan and then maintaining, scheduling, and reporting on recommendations.
  • Establish tax strategies in consultation with external firms and guide teams to implement them as recommended.
  • Drive and monitor compliance and payments following vendor agreements, lenders, bank agreements, and regulatory frameworks.

What will you bring to the table?

  • Demonstrated track record, leadership ability, and executive presence to manage and motivate a dynamic and driven finance team.
  • Extensive knowledge of financial best practices within the operational finance domain.
  • Expert knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards
  • Experience in transactional, high-velocity business is highly preferred.
  • Experience in scaling people, processes, and systems to support company evolution and a dynamic environment
  • 10+ years experience in accounting with a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams
  • Previous experience in leading expansions or new growth strategies on behalf of finance.
  • Previous experience in relationship management with external consultants, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Knowledge of control frameworks and implementation of controls within an organization

At JET, This Is On The Menu Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.

Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.

Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging

No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat Takeaway.com. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.

What else is cooking?

Want to know more about our JETers, culture or company? Have a look at our career site where you can find people's stories, blogs, podcasts and more JET morsels.

Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!

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About Skip

Software Development
1001-5000

Skip is a proud member of Just Eat Takeaway.com, a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Every day, we connect millions of Canadians in over 450 cities and towns to nearly 50,000 restaurant partners across the country.
On the face of it, we simply connect hungry people with their favourite restaurants; but behind every bite are our teams, using state-of-the-art technologies and data to power world-class solutions for hundreds of thousands of restaurants, couriers and customers.

Our tech is our power: it's what’s behind everything we do. It enables us to deliver more than just food, and we’re hungry for more. And as a company that’s growing and growing, you can be part of it. Your skills can contribute to providing solutions and putting in the work that contributes to generating 800 million orders a year.

With more than 2,000 employees across Canada and 15,000 employees working across the globe, we power a vast array of leading local brands. We bring a can-do attitude to work, and we value our differences. We respect, care and look out for each other. And when we share our skills, knowledge, and perspectives we make great things happen.

Are you feeling inspired to be a part of our journey? Take a look at our Careers Page to get a taste of the positions we’re currently hiring for. There could be one that’s perfect for you!