Technical Group Financial Controller (Regional Municipality …, Regional Municipality of …

HireLoft Recruitment is working with a fast-growing, multi-entity organization on a confidential search for a Group Financial Controller. This is a technically demanding, high-visibility role sitting at the centre of the group's financial reporting function, reporting directly to the VP Finance. This is not a generalist finance role and it is not a people management role. We are looking for a technically sharp, self-driven CPA who can pick up the mandate and run with it independently from day one. If you get excited about solving complex accounting problems, maximizing consolidation systems, and building the financial infrastructure of a company preparing for a public listing, this role was built for you. The organization is executing an active acquisition strategy and is building toward a future public listing. The finance team is approximately 25 people solid and continuing to grow as the business scales. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation across 30+ legal entities under IFRS Own intercompany eliminations, reconciliations, and consolidation adjustments Technical Accounting IFRS 16 lease accounting Develop and maintain accounting policy notes and financial statement disclosures Prepare and maintain audit-ready working papers Support development of public-company-ready financial reporting standards, policies, and documentation Assist in building the foundation for future public filings including MD&A; and consolidated financial statements Manage and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting in preparation for public market standards Support SEDAR filing requirements and regulatory compliance as the organization moves toward a public listing Audit and External Stakeholders Own the full external audit process from planning through to completion Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and consultants M&A; Integration Support financial integration of newly acquired businesses including opening balance sheet alignment and accounting policy harmonization Standardize accounting policies across acquired entities Vena, linking Microsoft D365 Business Central and Sage Intacct Ability to maximize Vena and unlock additional reporting capabilities beyond consolidation is a significant asset Comfort with data, minor SQL, or coding logic is a plus Big 4 public accounting background (strongly preferred) Deep technical knowledge of IFRS across complex accounting areas IPO readiness, SEDAR filing experience, or public company reporting background is a major differentiator Experience in a high-growth, acquisitive, or private equity-backed environment is a strong asset Someone who gets genuinely excited about systems, technical problems, and building things the right way Performance bonus of up to 20% High-visibility role reporting directly to VP Finance with exposure to executive leadership Active involvement in M&A; execution and integration Opportunity to build and scale a best-in-class group finance function Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2onj9o