**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. + Drives 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. + Supervises and participates in the preparation of various financial statements and reports. Ensures integrity and quality of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and Company policies. + Responsible for review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and completion of monthly Area Balance Sheet analysis. + Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality and timeliness and ensures 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 actional 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 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 misses and learns from failures and adversity. The expected base pay range for this hybrid position is $113,400 - $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.** Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran