Controller

Overview

The Controller is accountable for financial accuracy, compliance, controls, and reporting integrity across the organization. This role ensures that leadership decisions are grounded in reliable, consistent financial data and that the company meets all internal and external financial obligations. The Controller plays a critical role in maintaining strong financial discipline by managing close processes, strengthening controls, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the Head of Finance and executive team, this role supports financial planning, performance tracking, and operational decision-making. The Controller is responsible for improving financial processes, reducing reliance on manual workarounds, and building scalable systems that support growth. Success in this role requires strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to risk management. Ultimately, the Controller serves as the foundation of financial integrity and trust within the organization.

Primary Location: Toronto, ON 

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time

Vacancy Status: New

Compensation Range: $85,000 – $100,000 CAD

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting
• Prepare financial statements and management reports, ensuring consistency and integrity across all financial data
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies, internal controls, and financial governance standards
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions
• Lead audit preparation and external auditor relationships, ensuring readiness and efficiency
• Oversee revenue recognition and margin tracking, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and business guidelines
• Validate cost allocation, payroll, and expense accuracy, maintaining high data quality and control discipline
• Partner with Operations and Finance to support forecasting inputs and variance analysis
• Strengthen financial processes, workflows, and documentation, reducing reliance on ad hoc tools and manual processes
• Identify financial risks and control gaps, and implement mitigation strategies to protect the business
• Provide accurate financial data and insights to support executive decision-making and planning cycles
• Act as a financial steward, ensuring discipline and integrity without taking on operational ownership

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) required
• 7–10+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controllership roles, ideally in a growing organization
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and American financial accounting standards, revenue recognition, and regulatory compliance
• Proven experience managing month-end close, audits, and financial reporting processes
• Solid understanding of controls, risk management, and financial governance frameworks
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and executive leadership
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues, interpret data, and support decision-making
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and process discipline
• Experience improving financial systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company 
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code.  In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

AI Usage - Our hiring process includes the use of AI-enabled tools to screen applications (e.g., keyword matching, qualification ranking). A human recruiter reviews all AI-generated shortlists to make informed hiring decisions.

There has been an increased instance of fraudulent job offers coming from people posing as Adastra HR employees. Please note that Adastra will never request fees as part of our recruiting process and any emails sent to you that are not from ‘@adastragrp.com’ or ‘@talent.icims.com’ are fraudulent. All employment offers are sent via DocuSign and if you receive an employment offer from a suspicious email and not via DocuSign, it is fraudulent.