Financial Controller

Who We Are

Henry Schein One is a global leader in dental practice management software, analytics, communication, and marketing solutions. In Canada, we support the dental industry through two business units: Commercial, which provides practice management software and technology solutions for dental practices, and Academic, which delivers software technology solutions for dental education institutions. Shared Services teams work across both business units and the broader organization, helping to bring people together in support of a common purpose.

Recognized as one of Canada's Best Workplaces™, we are committed to creating an environment where people can do meaningful work, collaborate openly, and grow their careers.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced CPA-designated finance leader to oversee the Canadian finance function, including financial reporting, controls, compliance, and transactional finance. This role will lead a high-performing team, strengthen governance and reporting practices, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and partner with business leaders to support growth and strategic decision-making. You will be a highly self-motivated individual who contributes to the team's ability to meet its financial commitments, while maintaining robust stewardship of control and reporting.

Availability

This is a hybrid role, with one to two days in office, to facilitate collaboration and team building. Our office is located across from Guildford Mall in Surrey, BC.

What You'll Do

Finance Leadership & Reporting

• Oversee the full Canadian accounting and reporting finance function, including direct line management of a small team of accountants and transactional staff.

• Deliver timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting; evolve financial reporting to meet the needs of the business.

• Manage the finance function for Canada, encompassing financial control, reporting, and transactional finance.

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and KPIs; continuously enhance reporting capabilities.

• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecast.

• Work with the International FD to set targets for long-range plans and budgets.

• Responsible for forecasting accuracy; ensure the business understands risks and opportunities above original targets, and coordinate profit improvement plans and remedial actions where appropriate.

• Investment modelling to evaluate the financial viability of projects.

Compliance, Controls & Governance

• Responsible for financial compliance and regulatory matters, with particular focus on quarterly SOX reporting and internal controls.

• Ensure all reporting and accounting is compliant with relevant local and US GAAP policies, collaborating with key stakeholders including US corporate teams.

• Responsible for compliance and regulatory matters, including quarterly reporting, SOX, and internal controls.

• Lead the annual statutory audit and the preparation of statutory financial statements to sign-off.

• Oversee the annual statutory audit and manage relationships with external auditors.

• Responsible for all tax compliance, reporting, audits, and transfer pricing studies, working with company auditors and the internal Tax team.

Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Protect the credit position of the company, ensuring the debtor ledger is under control and creditors are paid in a timely manner.

Business Partnering & Strategic Support

• Embed finance as a partner to the business by cultivating key relationships and providing financial insight and advice across the organization.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to support business growth and informed decision making.

• Implement company initiatives across the finance function.

Transformation & Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement and transformation projects focused on finance reporting, automation of internal controls, and company-wide initiatives.

• Lead finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging knowledge and experience from other areas of the business.

People Leadership

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of finance professionals, motivating and inspiring them to achieve and exceed targets and KPIs.

• Lead, inspire, and create a high-achieving finance team through ongoing coaching, development, and transformation.

• Coach team members in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous developme