As the Chief Accounting Officer for Canada, you will be the accounting authority in the country, overseeing all accounting, financial compliance, and internal control matters across Canadian operations. You will work in close collaboration with the Canadian Chief Financial Officer and the global accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting, adherence to international and local accounting standards, and continuous improvement of accounting processes. You’ll also be a key partner in transformation initiatives, team leadership, and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Be Doin

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Accounting and Financial Complian**

• ceOversee the preparation of statutory financial statements and tax filings across all Canadian entitie
• s.Ensure alignment with international accounting standards (IFRS) and internal financial principle
• s.Manage financial reporting processes, monthly closings, and reconciliation
• s.Conduct risk analysis and ensure appropriate financial provisions are in plac
• e.Maintain relationships with auditors, regulatory bodies, and tax authoritie

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Internal Control & Process Optimizat**

• ionEnsure compliance with internal control policies and drive improvements across accounting process
• es.Define and maintain clear documentation of workflows, approval processes, and financial procedur
• es.Monitor legislative and tax regulation changes and update internal stakeholders according
• ly.Partner with the transformation office to improve tools and systems supporting accounting operatio

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Leadership & Collabora**

• tionLead and develop a high-performing team of accounting professionals within Can
• ada.Foster close collaboration with operational finance and the global accounting commun
• ity.Promote a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvem
• ent.Support special projects such as acquisitions, carve-outs, or legal entity reorganizati

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What We’re Lookin**

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Leadership & Soft**

• SkillsProven ability to lead and develop finance teams in a complex, matrixed enviro
• nment.Strategic thinker with a strong operational focus and attention to d
• etail.Clear communicator able to translate complex financial topics into actionable ins
• ights.Comfortable navigating change and ambiguity; demonstrates resilience and pragm
• atism.Collaborative mindset with the ability to influence cross-functional

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Technical & Functional**

• SkillsProfessional accounting designation (e.g., CPA or equiv
• alent).Deep understanding of international and Canadian accounting and tax sta
• ndards.Strong grasp of financial systems and digital tools used in large finance organiz
• ations.Experience in driving transformation and optimizing end-to-end accounting pro
• cesses.Solid background in internal controls and statutory comp

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Nice**

• to HaveExperience working in a global or multinational
• company.Background in process reengineering or finance transformation p
• rojects.Familiarity with both statutory and management reporting envir
• onments.Knowledge of digital finance tools or systems impleme

ntation.