ABOUT DAC GROUP
DAC Group is an independent, privately held digital performance media agency founded in 1972 and headquartered in Toronto. With approximately 600 people and offices across Canada, the United States and Europe, DAC helps national brands drive growth from enterprise to local markets. The business is owner-led, relationship-driven and operates through multiple legal entities and currencies. Its finance function is investing in its people, systems and discipline for its next stage of growth.
THE ROLE
The Corporate Controller leads day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, while support treasury; across DAC Group’s Canadian, U.S. and international operations. This is a hands-on leadership role, accountable for reliable reporting, strong controls and active cash management across entities and currencies. The Controller gives the CFO clear visibility into performance, liquidity and emerging risks, and serves as a key finance lead for DAC’s move to Workday.
TEAM AND KEY RELATIONSHIPS
Leading a 10-person team, overseeing financial reporting, client accounting and accounts payable. Partner daily with the Treasury Analyst, with clear coordination between treasury and accounting. Work as a close partner to the Financial Planning and Management Team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Accounting, financial reporting and controls
Lead the day to day reporting, monthly close, consolidation, intercompany eliminations and balance-sheet reconciliations; personally resolve technical accounting issues and deliver timely, dependable financial statements.
Oversee client billing and revenue recognition, including principal-versus-agent treatment of media, accruals and payroll accounting and reconciliations. Partner with FPM on forecasting, and variance analysis.
Coordinate year-end audits and tax compliance with external advisors in Canada, the U.S. and other relevant jurisdictions. Support transfer-pricing work and U.S. multi-state payroll and tax obligations for a distributed workforce.
Strengthen financial controls’ design and operation; approvals and documentation. Surface risks early and bring practical recommendations to the CFO.
Treasury and cash management
Drive working capital with client and vendor accounting teams by improving billing, collections and payment timing. Monitor overdue balances and media-related exposure.
Support global banking setup and online management of bank accounts, reconciliations, signing authorities, online access and payment controls; execute payments and transfers within approved limits. Coordinate intercompany funding and settlements.
Coordinating with CFO to monitor and manage foreign-exchange exposure, recommend actions and execute approved transactions. Prepare bank and lender reporting, track covenants and facility availability, support financing reviews, and identify opportunities to improve banking efficiency and cash deployment.
Systems, transformation and team leadership
Act as a finance lead for the ERP continuous improvement and evolution. Continuous evaluation of how the system is used and propose changes for efficiency or ways to leverage AI for further optimization. Use Workday, automation and appropriate AI tools to reduce manual reporting and close-process gaps.
Set clear responsibilities, deadlines and quality standards for the accounting team. Coach and develop team members, follow through on commitments, and maintain an accountable, supportive environment.
WHAT YOU BRING
10+ years of financial reporting and accounting experience. CPA designation and progressive controllership experience, with demonstrated hands-on ownership of accounting operations, financial reporting, working capital, consolidation and controls.
Required: meaningful, direct experience supporting finance operations in both Canada and the United States. You understand the practical differences in cross-border accounting, tax, payroll, banking and compliance, and can lead work across both markets. Deep experience in Accounting Standards for Private Enterprises (ASPE) and US GAAP are mandatory.
Strong multi-entity, multi-currency experience, including intercompany accounting and consolidation. Experience with U.S. multi-state obligations is valuable. Experience supporting European operations is a further advantage.
Strong ERP and Excel capability; Workday (ERP) experience is an asset.
A practical, hands-on leader who communicates clearly, develops people and exercises sound judgment. You are curious, enthusiastic, execution-oriented and courageous about raising risks and improving how work gets done.
FIRST-YEAR SUCCESS
Within the first 90 days, establish dependable daily cash visibility and a reliable rolling 13-week forecast, with clear escalation of emerging funding needs.
Deliver a consistent, on-time close and well-supported audit; bring intercompany balances onto a regular reconciliation and settlement cycle.
Support a stable Workday finance implementation and establish clear roles, deadlines and quality standards for an accounting team that is developing and accountable.
This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. DAC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, provincial, state, or municipal law. If you require an accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please reach out to tacquisition@dacgroup.com.
At DAC we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, vision, dental, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and employee assistance support. Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the DAC benefit programs.
Salary at DAC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $150,000 to $175,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of DAC’s total compensation package for employees.
