CORPORATE CONTROLLER at KATIMAVIK in Canada. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
KATIMAVIK
Location
Canada
Type
not_specified
About TRANSTEX
TRANSTEX is a Montreal-based North American transportation technology company focused on delivering innovative solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, and performance across the commercial transportation industry.
Through a combination of product development, engineering, manufacturing, and strategic partnerships, TRANSTEX delivers aerodynamic systems, advanced composite products, and climate control technologies that help fleets reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
Our organization combines the agility of an entrepreneurial growth company with the operational discipline required to serve some of the largest transportation fleets and OEMs in North America.
As we continue to grow through innovation, acquisitions, and operational excellence, we are seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead our accounting function and help build the next generation of finance capabilities.
Culture, Mission, and Values
TRANSTEX fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where its strong values, such as innovation, teamwork, accountability, ambition, and customer focus, drive decision-making. Employees are empowered to challenge conventional thinking, embrace new technologies, and contribute to solutions that advance the future of sustainable transportation. As the organization continues to grow, it remains committed to maintaining an agile environment where teamwork, continuous improvement, and individual initiative are highly valued.
Description
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the
Corporate Controller
will lead all accounting and financial reporting activities across the organization.
The successful candidate will oversee a multi-entity accounting function, lead the monthly close and consolidation process, coordinate external audits, and ensure the integrity of financial information used throughout the business.
This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and supporting a growing organization. The Corporate Controller will work closely with leaders across finance, operations, engineering, sales, and product development to support business objectives while maintaining strong financial controls.
We are looking for someone who embraces change, is naturally curious, and sees technology as an opportunity rather than a threat. The ideal candidate understands that automation, artificial intelligence, and modern business systems will continue to transform the finance profession and is excited to help shape that future.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Consolidation
Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare consolidated financial statements across multiple legal entities and jurisdictions
Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting
Oversee intercompany accounting and reconciliations
Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Support management reporting and executive decision-making through high-quality financial information
Accounting Operations
Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and treasury activities
Ensure the integrity of financial records and balance sheet reconciliations
Monitor working capital, cash flow, and financial performance indicators
Support inventory, operational, and project accounting activities across the organization
Audit, Tax & Compliance
Serve as the primary contact for external auditors
Coordinate annual audits and statutory reporting requirements
Support tax compliance and tax planning initiatives with external advisors
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements
Process Improvement, Systems & Technology
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and simplify processes
Champion the effective use of ERP systems and reporting tools
Explore and implement new technologies that improve efficiency and decision-making
Help prepare the finance organization for the increasing use of automation, analytics, and AI-enabled tools
Leadership & Business Partnership
Partner with the CFO on strategic initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and organizational development
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
Collaborate with leaders across operations, engineering, sales, and product development
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Required Qualifications
Education
CPA designation required
Professional Experience
Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
Strong experience with multi-entity consolidations and financial reporting
Experience managing external audits and year-end processes
Experience working within ERP environments (NetSuite experience is considered an asset)
Experience in a growth-oriented, multi-entity business environment
Experience operating across Canada and the United States
Skills
Strong understanding of internal controls and accounting best practices
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Abilities
We are looking for more than a strong accountant. We are looking for a leader who:
Takes ownership and accountability
Is highly motivated and thrives with autonomy
Is naturally curious and eager to learn
Embraces change and continuous improvement
Is comfortable challenging the status quo and driving better ways of working
Has a strong business mindset and understands how finance supports growth and decision-making
Leverages technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Understands that AI, automation, and data-driven decision-making will play an increasingly important role in the future of finance
Can balance strong financial controls with pragmatism and business support
Builds trust through integrity, transparency, and execution
Enjoys working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and fast-moving environment
Why Join TRANSTEX
This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing North American company that is helping transform the transportation industry.
The Corporate Controller will have significant exposure to executive leadership, strategic initiatives, acquisitions, operational improvement projects, and organizational growth. You will have the opportunity to influence how the finance function evolves while helping build a scalable foundation for the future.
If you are looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate, improve, and make a meaningful impact, we would like to hear from you.
Only the people selected for an interview will be contacted. We support the principle of employment equity.
The use of the masculine gender is intended solely for ease of reading and refers to all genders.
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