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Controller North America (English version)
Averna1 · Montréal, QC, Canada · Hybrid · Active · SmartRecruiters
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Averna1 |
| Title | Controller North America (English version) |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Finance |
| Location | Montréal, QC, Canada |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | - |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-08 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
About Averna
A worldwide Test & Quality leader, Averna delivers innovative solutions for clients – including many Global 1000s – in numerous manufacturing industries. What started as a three-person operation in 1999 is now a multinational organization spanning 11 countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas, with over 1,200 employees and countless successes and awards.
In January 2026, Averna and Spherea joined forces to create the SphereaAverna group , expanding our global footprint and strengthening our expertise.
The Controller North America in a few words:
We are looking for a Controller North America to manage area of financial accounting and compliance in our North American entities: Canada, United States and Mexico. This role is ideal for a strategic and proactive manager, with the ability to lead accounting team and drive process improvements across multiple entities.
The Controller North America, reporting to the CFO in Canada, is responsible for overseeing accounting and tax compliance processes across North American entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to regulations. In this role, you will oversee key financial processes and work closely with global teams to support the company’s growth and success. We are seeking for a hands-on manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to lead by example. This role requires someone who is not only capable of strategic oversight but also ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute directly to operations when needed.
Lead a team based in Canada and Mexico.
Accounting and Internal Controls
Oversee and supervise accounting operations across North American entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and corporate standards.
Lead month-end closing processes at the regional level.
Coordinates the annual statutory and corporate audit for North American entities, with support of local and corporate accounting teams.
Prepare and deliver required corporate reporting for North American entities.
Oversee payroll administration for North American entities.
Lead treasury activities and cash flow planning for North American entities.
Manage cooperation with lawyers, external advisors, banks and tax authorities.
Monitor changes in accounting procedures and implementing changes when necessary.
Lead and support special projects at the North America level, contributing to strategic initiatives.
Manage, develop, and support accounting team across North America entities.
Tax Compliance
Ensures accurate and timely completeness of all local compliance filings.
Collaborates with the global tax team to monitor adherence to the company’s transfer pricing policies across all intercompany transactions in North America.
Supports in tax-related matters (e.g., Sales taxes, CIT) across North America entities.
Travel and availability
Willing to travel occasionally to Averna offices across North America.
The ideal candidate in a few words:
Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
CPA designation required.
8–10 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational organization.
Payroll experience in at least one of the following countries: Canada, the United States, or Mexico.
Experience in managing team, with strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members.
Experience with local GAAPs adjustment with a foreign corporate office.
Strong knowledge of accounting and reporting standards with proven experience in multi-country or North American-level oversight
Strong IFRS knowledge and experience required.
Experience with IFRS revenue recognition (percentage of completion) and project accounting is an asset.
Strong knowledge of taxes – sales tax is a requirement, transfer pricing is an asset.
Experience in managing auditors in an international environment.
Fluency in English and French – (Spanish is an asset).
Advanced knowledge of Excel.
Experience in working with an ERP; (D365 - an asset).
What's in it for YOU
Drive financial excellence across North America within a growing international company Competitive benefits package #LI-Hybrid An additional day off for your birthday Flex days paid between Christmas and New year's Significant discount on your Montreal transit pass Be part of a company that puts ESG at the heart of its mission, for people, planet, and performance. Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
Full job record
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| Title | Controller North America (English version) |
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| Location Text | Montréal, QC, Canada |
| Department | Finance |
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| Employment Type | full_time |
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| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | Canada |
| Region | QC |
| City | Montréal |
| Salary Raw | About Averna A worldwide Test & Quality leader, Averna delivers innovative solutions for clients – including many Global 1000s – in numerous manufacturing industries. What started as a three-person operation in 1999 is now a multinational organization spanning 11 countries in Asia, Europe and the Americas, with over 1,200 employees and countless successes and awards. In January 2026, Averna and Spherea joined forces to create the SphereaAverna group , expanding our global footprint and strengthening our expertise. The Controller North America in a few words: We are looking for a Controller North America to manage area of financial accounting and compliance in our North American entities: Canada, United States and Mexico. This role is ideal for a strategic and proactive manager, with the ability to lead accounting team and drive process improvements across multiple entities. The Controller North America, reporting to the CFO in Canada, is responsible for overseeing accounting and tax compliance processes across North American entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to regulations. In this role, you will oversee key financial processes and work closely with global teams to support the company’s growth and success. We are seeking for a hands-on manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to lead by example. This role requires someone who is not only capable of strategic oversight but also ready to roll up their sleeves and contribute directly to operations when needed. Lead a team based in Canada and Mexico. Accounting and Internal Controls Oversee and supervise accounting operations across North American entities, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements and corporate standards. Lead month-end closing processes at the regional level. Coordinates the annual statutory and corporate audit for North American entities, with support of local and corporate accounting teams. Prepare and deliver required corporate reporting for North American entities. Oversee payroll administration for North American entities. Lead treasury activities and cash flow planning for North American entities. Manage cooperation with lawyers, external advisors, banks and tax authorities. Monitor changes in accounting procedures and implementing changes when necessary. Lead and support special projects at the North America level, contributing to strategic initiatives. Manage, develop, and support accounting team across North America entities. Tax Compliance Ensures accurate and timely completeness of all local compliance filings. Collaborates with the global tax team to monitor adherence to the company’s transfer pricing policies across all intercompany transactions in North America. Supports in tax-related matters (e.g., Sales taxes, CIT) across North America entities. Travel and availability Willing to travel occasionally to Averna offices across North America. The ideal candidate in a few words: Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. CPA designation required. 8–10 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational organization. Payroll experience in at least one of the following countries: Canada, the United States, or Mexico. Experience in managing team, with strong leadership skills and the ability to develop team members. Experience with local GAAPs adjustment with a foreign corporate office. Strong knowledge of accounting and reporting standards with proven experience in multi-country or North American-level oversight Strong IFRS knowledge and experience required. Experience with IFRS revenue recognition (percentage of completion) and project accounting is an asset. Strong knowledge of taxes – sales tax is a requirement, transfer pricing is an asset. Experience in managing auditors in an international environment. Fluency in English and French – (Spanish is an asset). Advanced knowledge of Excel. Experience in working with an ERP; (D365 - an asset). What's in it for YOU Drive financial excellence across North America within a growing international company Competitive benefits package #LI-Hybrid An additional day off for your birthday Flex days paid between Christmas and New year's Significant discount on your Montreal transit pass Be part of a company that puts ESG at the heart of its mission, for people, planet, and performance. Averna is committed to employment equity and to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. |
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