Director, Controllership & Treasury

Job summary

Lead financial close, consolidation, reporting, technical accounting, treasury operations, and internal controls across multiple entities. Develop the finance team, coordinate audits, and improve the scalability and efficiency of finance processes and systems.

Job details

A leading global organization is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee controllership, treasury, financial reporting, and operational accounting activities across a complex business platform. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting or finance professional who enjoys building scalable processes, strengthening controls, and working closely with senior stakeholders. About the Role Reporting to senior finance leadership, this position will play a key role in strengthening the organization's finance infrastructure. You'll oversee financial close and consolidation activities, provide technical accounting guidance, manage treasury operations, and lead initiatives that improve processes and controls. What You'll Do Oversee financial close and reporting activities across multiple entities Lead consolidation processes, including intercompany activity and related adjustments Prepare financial analysis, management reporting, and materials for senior leadership Maintain effective internal controls and support compliance with applicable accounting standards and organizational policies Coordinate with internal and external audit teams and manage related information requests Research complex accounting matters and prepare technical documentation supporting significant transactions Evaluate accounting considerations related to investments, acquisitions, restructurings, dispositions, and financing activities Oversee treasury operations, including cash positioning, liquidity management, banking relationships, and payment approvals Coordinate funding, distributions, capital activity, and intercompany cash movements Provide guidance on complex accounts payable matters and help resolve payment or operational exceptions Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve the efficiency and scalability of finance operations Act as a key business partner for finance-related systems and process improvements Lead, coach, and develop finance team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement Support strategic projects, special initiatives, and evolving business priorities What You Bring CPA, CA, or equivalent professional designation preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline 8-15+ years of progressive experience across controllership, treasury, accounting, or finance Experience within financial services, investment management, or another complex financial environment is an asset Strong knowledge of applicable accounting standards, including IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP Experience with financial consolidation, technical accounting, treasury operations, and internal controls Strong experience with ERP or financial management systems Demonstrated ability to improve processes, implement controls, and identify opportunities for automation Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving environment where processes and priorities continue to evolve Proven leadership ability with experience coaching and developing finance professionals Why Join This is an opportunity to take on a highly visible finance leadership role within a sophisticated and evolving organization. You'll have the opportunity to influence financial infrastructure, work alongside senior stakeholders, lead meaningful operational improvements, and help shape a finance function designed to support long-term growth. The role also provides meaningful exposure to complex financial activities, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the organization's finance operations.

What you’ll do

Lead financial close, consolidation, reporting, technical accounting, treasury operations, and internal controls across multiple entities. Develop the finance team, coordinate audits, and improve the scalability and efficiency of finance processes and systems.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required, and a CPA, CA, or equivalent designation is preferred. The role calls for 8–15+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, strong knowledge of IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP, and expertise in controllership, treasury, controls, financial systems, and team leadership.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred
• ERP systems · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Controllership
• Treasury Operations
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Close And Consolidation
• Technical Accounting
• Internal Controls
• IFRS
• U.S. GAAP
• Liquidity Management
• Cash Positioning
• Audit Coordination
• Process Improvement
• Automation
• ERP Systems
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership And Development

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership

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