Accounting Controller

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for Shawflex and DSG NA, ensuring all closing activities are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee the integrity and completeness of the general ledger, managing all journal entries, accruals, reserves, and intercompany transactions.
• Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring prompt resolution of any reconciling items or discrepancies.
• Prepare and present timely financial reporting packages in line with corporate standards and deadlines.

Accounting Operations

• Manage core accounting functions (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, fixed assets, payroll, and intercompany accounting) to ensure efficient operations and accurate financial records.
• Ensure inventory balances and cost of sales are recorded correctly, integrating standard costing data and inventory inputs provided by the Business Financial Controllers.
• Collaborate with Business Financial Controllers to address accounting implications of inventory adjustments, reserves, and period-end estimates, making sure these are properly reflected in financial results.

• Maintain a robust internal control environment with appropriate segregation of duties, approval hierarchies, and system access controls.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate accounting policies, NI 52-109/SOX internal control requirements, and all relevant statutory regulations.
• Lead internal and external audit processes, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and ensuring the organization is audit-ready at all times.
• Identify and remediate any control gaps, driving process improvements to strengthen financial governance.

• Serve as the in-house expert on technical accounting matters, including the adoption of new accounting standards, handling complex transactions, and preparing accounting position memos (in collaboration with Corporate Finance).
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and principles across Shawflex and DSG NA.
• Oversee statutory reporting and compliance activities, including the preparation of tax schedules and fulfillment of legal entity reporting requirements.

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, and high performance.
• Drive process standardization and efficiency improvements across North American accounting operations.
• Champion ERP system enhancements, automation initiatives, and shared-services optimizations to improve accuracy and productivity.

• Financial reporting and close process leadership
• Strong balance sheet governance and reconciliation discipline
• Expertise in internal controls and audit management
• Solid technical accounting knowledge and sound judgment
• Experience with multi-entity and shared-services accounting environments

• High sense of accountability and ownership
• Effective business partnering while maintaining independent judgment
• Clear and confident communication with senior stakeholders
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)
• Professional accounting designation (CPA Canada or U.S.) required

• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (IFS or similar preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with financial reporting, consolidation, or other financial systems (an asset)

• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with a proven track record of leading full financial close cycles and accounting operations across multiple entities
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial business environment 
• Exposure to public-company environments with NI 52-109 / SOX controls or other audit-intensive settings (preferred)