{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"74581a758fe5c8082e7c4613","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/74581a758fe5c8082e7c4613","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/74581a758fe5c8082e7c4613","title":"Controller","description":"ABOUT ALIMENTIV\r\nAlimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. GI is our WHY and for more than 30 years that purpose has driven our scientific rigour, operational excellence, and deep therapeutic expertise, including supporting more than 70% of IBD compounds in development.\r\nWe operate as a private, profit-with-purpose company, channeling our commercial success back into scientific research, technology, and our people. With approximately 700 people across multiple countries and three service lines, we are growing deliberately, and the capability of our leaders and our organization is central to how we get there.\r\nIf you want to do meaningful work, build something real, and invest back in research that changes lives — we want to meet you.\r\nTHE OPPORTUNITY\r\nThe Controller exists to provide strategic and operational leadership over Alimentiv's accounting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting and core accounting operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for overseeing the full accounting cycle including financial statement preparation, ERP systems ownership, tax and audit compliance, and end-to-end management of payables, receivables, and procurement. As the organization continues to grow across a complex multi-entity global structure, this role ensures the financial controls, processes, and systems that underpin sound business decision-making remain robust and compliant. The Controller distinguishes itself from financial planning and analysis roles by its focus on accounting operations and financial reporting rather than forecasting, budgeting, or commercial finance.\r\nPositions Available : 1\r\nApplication Deadline: Applications will be accepted up to, and including June 1st, 2026 at 5 pm EST, and may remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.\r\nWhat you'll be responsible for: Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations (35%) Oversee the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and review of consolidations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS standards.\r\nEnsure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports prepared for senior leadership, the CFO, and external stakeholders.\r\nReview and sign off on financial data prepared by the accounting team, identifying and resolving discrepancies or reporting deficiencies before distribution.\r\nLead the 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accounting team.\r\nEvaluate opportunities to leverage ERP functionality to reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and support organizational scale.\r\nPayables, Receivables and Expense Management (20%) Provide oversight and direction over accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and expense reporting functions, ensuring all processes operate accurately and within policy.\r\nReview and approve vendor payments within delegated authority thresholds, and oversee resolution of escalated payment disputes or collections issues.\r\nMonitor aging reports, cash flow indicators, and collection activity to ensure receivables are managed proactively and risks are identified early.\r\nEnsure expense reporting processes comply with corporate policies and that submissions are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.\r\nIdentify and implement process improvements within AP, AR, and expense functions to increase efficiency and reduce error rates.\r\nTax, Audit and Transfer Pricing (15%) Ensure compliance with all applicable tax obligations across jurisdictions, coordinating with external tax advisors to manage filings, positions, and regulatory requirements.\r\nManage the external audit process including preparation of audit-ready financial records, coordination of auditor requests, and timely resolution of audit findings.\r\nOversee intercompany transfer pricing arrangements, ensuring documentation is current, defensible, and compliant with applicable regulations.\r\nMonitor changes in tax legislation and regulatory requirements and recommend adjustments to policies or processes as appropriate.\r\nCoordinate with Finance, Legal, and external advisors on tax matters with material financial or compliance impact.\r\nAssets, Procurement and Team Leadership (10%) Oversee fixed asset management including tracking, valuation, depreciation, and disposal in accordance with accounting standards and organizational policy.\r\nSupport procurement and purchasing 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rules, and audit management in a multi-jurisdiction environment.\r\nDemonstrated experience leading and managing accounting teams, including performance management, workload planning, and professional development.\r\nHands-on experience administering and optimizing ERP platforms within a Finance context, including configuration, data integrity, and integration management.\r\nProficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and fixed asset management functions.\r\nWorking knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes and the controls required to ensure compliance.\r\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of financial discrepancies and implement effective corrective actions.\r\nHigh degree of accuracy and attention to detail in the preparation and review of financial data and reports.\r\n$160,000 - $180,000 a year Please note the range reflected above represents a typical hiring range for a candidate located in Canada - we approach compensation in accordance with the unique skills, experience, and qualifications an individual brings to the role, and are happy to discuss compensation further at time of interview. What you can expect:\r\nExtended health benefits\r\nHealth,\r\nDrug,\r\nDental,\r\nVision,\r\nOut of Province/Country Emergency Health\r\nAccidental Death and Dismemberment, Life Insurance for you and your family members, Short- and Long-Term Disability\r\nLife Insurance for you and your family members\r\nRRSP matching program\r\nIn addition, as an Alimentiv Employee, you're also eligible for the following programs:\r\nGenerous Vacation & Time-Off Allowances, including annual company-wide time-off between Christmas & New Year's\r\nEducation Reimbursement program for full-time employees\r\nCell-phone & Remote Work Allowance on a Monthly Basis\r\nOffice setup allowance (can be used to purchase a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.)\r\nFull-time employees also become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment, and permanent members after 5 years of employment\r\nOptional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship); country/region annual social events in person; leadership development programs for people leaders in accordance with your seniority; social committee and several other optional initiatives designed to support you in feeling like part of the Alimentiv team!\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Medium","rawCompany":"medium","city":"Toronto","state":"KS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-22T01:06:57.324Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"541714","title":"Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-biotechnology-except-nanobiotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"ABOUT ALIMENTIV\r\nAlimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. 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What you can expect:\r\nExtended health benefits\r\nHealth,\r\nDrug,\r\nDental,\r\nVision,\r\nOut of Province/Country Emergency Health\r\nAccidental Death and Dismemberment, Life Insurance for you and your family members, Short- and Long-Term Disability\r\nLife Insurance for you and your family members\r\nRRSP matching program\r\nIn addition, as an Alimentiv Employee, you're also eligible for the following programs:\r\nGenerous Vacation & Time-Off Allowances, including annual company-wide time-off between Christmas & New Year's\r\nEducation Reimbursement program for full-time employees\r\nCell-phone & Remote Work Allowance on a Monthly Basis\r\nOffice setup allowance (can be used to purchase a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.)\r\nFull-time employees also become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment, and permanent members after 5 years of employment\r\nOptional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship); country/region annual social events in person; leadership development programs for people leaders in accordance with your seniority; social committee and several other optional initiatives designed to support you in feeling like part of the Alimentiv team!\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-06-22T01:06:57.324Z","dateModified":"2026-06-22T01:06:57.324Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Medium","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Toronto","addressRegion":"KS","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"74581a758fe5c8082e7c4613"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/74581a758fe5c8082e7c4613"}}