Controller

**We’re looking for a high-performing Controller to join FB Canada Express**

This person will lead the finance function at our fast-moving, high-volume logistics company with operations across Canada. We're looking for someone who brings depth, drive, and long-term commitment to the team.

At FB Canada Express, we value consistency, solutions, and trust. As we grow and deepen our global reach, we’re evolving our finance function to match the scale, speed, and complexity of modern cross-border logistics. This is a team that’s ready to move from traditional finance operations toward tech-enabled accounting and decision making.

We’re building systems and structures to support our growth, and we’re looking for someone to lead that transformation. If you thrive in a culture where the work is hands-on, you’re held accountable, and are excited to lead the modernization of a finance function poised for growth, you’ll feel at home here.

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**ABOUT THE ROLE**

The Controller plays a central role in maintaining the financial integrity of our operations and driving improvements across the business.

You’ll oversee accounting, reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while managing a small, capable team in our Montreal office. You'll work closely with senior leadership, help make key decisions, and lead the adoption of AI and automation tools that can improve data flow, reduce manual workloads, and enhance our ability to report and make fast, insight-driven decisions.

**We’re looking for an experienced finance and accounting professional (10+ years) with expert-level Excel proficiency and a proven ability to evolve legacy processes. Someone who sees automation as an enabler, and brings analytical rigor and sound judgment to improve and modernize financial operations.**

This person needs to bring a long-term commitment and a steady hand to the role, leads with clarity, and takes a deliberate, structured approach to change. We’re looking for someone who sees the long game — who can evolve the finance function responsibly, embed intelligent automation and modern practices, and strengthen a high-volume, high-integrity operation that’s scaling across Canada and globally.

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**WHO WE ARE**

FB Canada Express has been a leader in cross-border logistics for over 40 years, serving consolidators, freight forwarders, and high-volume eCommerce businesses around the world. We specialize in time-critical, technology-driven shipping and fulfillment solutions. As a market leader in B2B cross-border logistics, our expertise lies in delivering with compliance, speed, and reliability.

Our financial operations are based in Montreal, while our large-scale warehouse operations are in Toronto, Vancouver, and our soon-to-open Calgary facility. We're delivering cross-border logistics solutions at scale for our customers, and our partners. We're a tight-knit, collaborative team grounded in real-world operations - not a flashy tech company, but a results-oriented environment where precision, adaptability, and trust are key.

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**YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Leading all general accounting operations, including month-end and year-end closings
- Streamlining AP/AR activities through automation to improve efficiency and scalability
- Managing monthly bank reconciliations, payroll accuracy, and overall cash flow
- Driving company-wide forecasting, budgeting cycles, and scenario planning
- Ensuring strong internal controls and improving financial systems, workflows and processes
- Coordinating with leadership on performance tracking and corrective actions when needed
- Identifying and securing tax credits and government incentives (e.g., SR&ED, IRAP), maximizing available programs to support innovation and financial performance
- Translating financial data into actionable insights that guide strategic decisions

**Financial Operations and Reporting**
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate reconciliation of all accounts
- Oversee compliance with financial policies, tax regulations, and audit standards
- Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
- Optimize and improve internal reporting processes by combining financial expertise with selective use of AI-powered tools
- Regularly assess and enhance financial documentation standards to support transparency, clarity, and audit readiness

**Team Leadership and Collaboration**
- Supervise and set targets for finance and accounting teams (Accounting, FP&A, AR, AP)
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and process improvement
- Lead internal education on automation tools, workflows, and tech adoption to build skill and confident across the team
- Mentor teams and individuals to ensure their success as the department evolves
- Be calculated and play a key role in shaping the finance function’s growth

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**CANDIDATE PROFILE & TERMS**

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (CPA