Director of Accounting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: West GTA

Industry: Information Services

Position Type: Backfill

About the Opportunity

Our client is a US-listed global information and data analytics company with over 10,000+ employees across 30+ countries.

The Director, Accounting / Regional Controller will own the regional US GAAP income statement and balance sheet, the regional SOX program and statutory audits. You'll lead a team of two accounting managers and their staff. You'll also influence the shared services leaders (AP, billing, payroll, record-to-report) who have dotted-line relationships to your function. The team is strong technically and the close runs smoothly. That lets you spend your time on leadership, business partnership and multi-million-dollar deal evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

Controllership & Reporting

• Own the completeness and accuracy of the income statement and balance sheet
• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close (a 3–4 day core close) and hold every workstream to deadline, wherever it runs
• Analyze regional results and explain income statement and balance sheet movements to Canadian and International Segment leadership
• Deliver quarterly roll-forwards and schedules that feed the company's 10-Q and 10-K disclosures
• Run the local Day 2 close meeting with Accounting and FP&A

Compliance & Audit

• Oversee the regional SOX program and the execution of key controls
• Coordinate US GAAP and statutory audits so they're completed on time and to a high standard
• Act as the primary point of contact for all accounting issues in the region

Business Partnership & Technical Accounting

• Partner with the Regional CFO on new business opportunities, risk assessment and the control environment
• Lead the development, review and execution of intercompany agreements in line with transfer pricing, tax and governance requirements
• Review customer and vendor contracts for revenue recognition, pricing, payment terms and accounting impact
• Help shape decisions on consolidating multiple billing systems as new products launch in Canada

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead, coach and develop the local controllership team and build a strong talent pipeline
• Hold Global Financial Shared Services to agreed service levels through regular work with its process leaders
• Keep looking for ways to standardize and streamline processes

What You Bring

• CPA, CA designation with Big 4 public accounting experience
• 10+ years of total accounting experience, including industry experience and at least 3–4 years leading teams
• Strong US GAAP technical depth, gained in industry or through US-focused audit clients
• Experience with SOX compliance and SEC reporting (10-Q and 10-K) at a US-listed or multinational company
• Proven ability to lead in a matrix organization, influencing shared services and corporate functions without direct authority
• Executive presence and clear communication with senior leaders in Canada and the US
• Hands-on experience with revenue recognition, intercompany and complex commercial agreements

Nice to Have

• M&A due diligence or post-acquisition integration experience
• Transfer pricing or cross-border tax exposure
• Experience with PeopleSoft, OneStream, BlackLine, Coupa or Concur
• Experience in a global shared services or GCC operating model

Next Steps

We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.

JOB ID # 3669557

About Clarity Recruitment

Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!