Director, Controllership
Location: Oakville, ON or Oshawa, ON
Status: Regular Full Time
Education level: 4-year university degree in Business Administration and CPA designation
Deadline to apply: August 15, 2025
Travel: 20%
Laurentis Energy Partners (LEP) is on a high growth trajectory. We offer an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a work environment where safety is a core value. We seek ambitious and intelligent leaders in the energy industry with the ability to think differently to find new ways to solve problems. Being an LEP employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills, and make a valuable contribution to enhancing Ontario's energy sector. Our values are our strengths, and they are fundamental truths about us that do not change. Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship. Visit our website to know more about our services.
Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to join our team as Director, Controllership. This role provides enterprise-level leadership and direction for the Controllership function. You will be responsible for oversight of accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
The Director will serve as a key business partner to the leadership team, ensuring strategic financial alignment, and will drive operational excellence through the development and implementation of best-in-class financial processes and controls.
Key Accountabilities
Financial Reporting and Accounting Oversight
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Maintain compliance with accounting standards (US GAAP)
Oversee general ledger, P2P, OTC, reconciliations, and consolidations
Provide contract and cost oversight for investment projects
Provide variance analysis and financial insights to leadership
Partner with the FP&A team to support analytical reviews of performance
Internal Controls and Compliance
Establish and monitor internal financial controls and processes
Ensure adherence to regulatory and tax requirements
Lead preparation for internal and external audits and manage auditor relationships
Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures
Support corporate governance and risk management efforts
Systems and Process Improvements
Drive automation and improvements in finance systems (Dynamics 365 Business Central)
Ensure data integrity, efficiency, and scalability of finance operations
Support finance transformation projects
Taxation and Treasury
Coordinate with tax advisors and our parent company to ensure tax compliance and timely filings
Support transfer pricing and international tax compliance
Manage working capital, liquidity and treasury support relationships with our parent company
Team Leadership and Development
Lead and mentor the accounting team
Build capabilities through coaching, succession planning and training
Foster a high-performance and compliant finance culture
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration (4-year university degree)
CPA designation required
10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
Proven expertise in financial reporting and internal control
Strong track record supporting complex business operations and strategic projects
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and experience with audits, risk management, and business optimization
Skills
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Deep knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and financial systems
Experience advising senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to drive financial performance and improve operational efficiency
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your resume by Friday, August 15, 2025. Laurentis thanks all applicants; however, only candidates who are considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Company encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+
ACCOMMODATIONS
Laurentis Energy Partners is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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