Area Controller

About the Role As the Area Controller, you will be the financial leader for your Area and a strategic partner to the Area Finance Director. This is not just about the numbers, it is about shaping insights that drive business decisions, building a culture of continuous improvement, and leading a high‑performing team. You will oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance and champion process innovation to deliver real business impact. What you will do Own the month‑end close process and ensure accurate timely reporting; we close the books in 5 days. Get into the details on revenue, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, property, operating expenses to name a few. Drive adherence to GAAP and internal policies while strengthening financial controls. Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement, encouraging the delivery of business insights over report creation, freeing time for value‑added work. Lead system implementations for new sites and manage change initiatives driven by corporate directives. Oversee integration of acquisitions, ensuring smooth financial and operational alignment. Supervise and participate in the preparation of various financial statements and reports; ensure integrity and quality of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and Company policies. Review monthly balance‑sheet reconciliations and complete monthly Area balance‑sheet analysis. Review and evaluate work to ensure quality and timeliness, ensuring quality control in adherence to policies and procedures. Build, develop and mentor a diverse, high‑performing accounting team. Direct supervision of 7‑10 employees including full‑time accountants. Serve as the go‑to expert for audits, SOX compliance, GAAP, and Area‑specific municipal or other contract accounting requirements. Partner with operations to understand and deliver actionable insights. What we are looking for Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is desirable. 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience; ideally with a public company or public accounting exposure. Strong technical expertise in GAAP, SOX and financial systems. Proven leadership skills, able to inspire, coach, and develop talent. Analytical mindset with the ability to simplify complexity and communicate clearly. Comfortable navigating fast‑paced environments and shifting priorities. Ability to travel up to 10% and work flexibly during peak periods. Deep knowledge of the monthly accounting cycle, financial systems, and best practices. Proven experience in developing and analyzing financial statements. Excellent communication and presentation skills with executive presence. Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Ability to lead, coach, and develop high‑performing teams. Adaptable and resilient—comfortable with change, ambiguity, and steep learning curves. Demonstrated leadership through different business cycles and operational challenges. Collaborative and inclusive approach to motivate and engage teams. Willingness to travel (up to 10%) and work flexibly during peak periods. Self‑motivated, high energy, resourceful and confident (yet, humble) with a positive can‑do attitude; high level of commitment to the job and delivering outstanding work. Operates in a transparent manner with no hidden agenda; owns mistakes and learns from failures and adversity. The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $119,500 - $169,510. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific salary offered to a successful candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for bonus. This position is for an existing vacancy. Benefits Competitive compensation and bonus plan with benefits, including medical, dental, vision and RRSP match. Paid vacation, holidays and personal days. Opportunities for growth and leadership development. A culture that values innovation, collaboration and inclusivity. Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of finance. #J-18808-Ljbffr