VP - Financial Controller

Toronto Permanent CA$170,000 - CA$190,000 per year View Job Description
This role leads all Canadian finance operations-including regulatory reporting, tax, treasury, and IFRS financial statementswithin a highly regulated, fast‑paced capital markets environment. It provides strategic influence with senior leadership while overseeing the Canadian finance team and ensuring alignment with global finance functions.

This role uses AI-assisted tools to support initial screening. All assessments and decisions are made by a human reviewer.

  • Strong leadership role with full ownership of Canada finance.
  • Senior impact in a global, fast‑paced capital markets environment.

About Our Client

Our client is a global financial services institution operating in the investment banking and capital markets industry. The organization has an established international presence and offers a full range of services across equities, fixed income, corporate finance, and asset management. This role supports the Canadian entity within a highly regulated, fast‑paced capital markets environment.

Job Description

  • Act as the lead finance business partner supporting the Canada CFO and Treasurer for finance, regulatory reporting, tax, and treasury.
  • Lead monthly and annual financial statement preparation under IFRS and CIRO rules.
  • Review financial statements, reconciliations, variance analyses, and provide insights against budget.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits and regulatory reviews.
  • Oversee working papers, schedules, and documentation for audits.
  • Review or prepare direct and indirect tax provisions with external consultants.
  • Support corporate finance, treasury, and tax matters and ensure alignment with global accounting and reporting teams.
  • Collaborate with Controllers, Treasury, Tax, and FP&A to meet reporting deadlines.
  • Recommend improvements to reporting processes, internal controls, and taxation matters.
  • Ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively.
  • Lead and mentor the Canadian finance team, fostering continuous improvement.



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The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA or equivalent designation.
  • 8 to 10+ years of experience in broker‑dealer, banking, auditing, capital markets, or financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of CIRO, OSC, OSFI, CRA and related regulatory frameworks.
  • Advanced understanding of financial and non‑financial risk management for financial institutions.
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interact with senior management.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Self‑motivated, accountable, and results‑driven.

What's on Offer

  • A senior leadership role with full oversight of finance, regulatory reporting, and Canadian operations.
  • The opportunity to influence strategy in a global financial services environment.
  • Exposure to complex capital markets, regulatory frameworks, and cross‑functional global teams.
  • A competitive VP‑level compensation package



Contact
Laurence Wingfield
Quote job ref
JN-032026-6975314

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Sub Sector
Accountancy & Finance
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Toronto
Job Type:
Permanent
Consultant name
Laurence Wingfield
Job Reference
JN-032026-6975314