Alimentiv

CRO

Controller

CA$160–180k Toronto, Ontario, Canada FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Controller at Alimentiv. Skills: Financial Reporting, Accounting Operations, ERP Systems, Team Leadership. Oversee month-end and year-end close. Prepare and review consolidations”

Industry & Context.

CRO
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving skills; Identify root causes of financial discrepancies; Implement effective corrective actions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum 10 years of related experience in a progressively senior/leadership function in accounting, Bachelor's degree, CPA designation

Nice to Have

Exposure to a global, complex multi-entity structure in a professional services or contract research operation organization (US, EU, LATAM, etc.), Deep expertise in GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting and full-cycle accounting, including consolidations and multi-entity structures, Knowledge of tax compliance principles, transfer pricing rules, and audit management in a multi-jurisdiction environment, Demonstrated experience leading and managing accounting teams, including performance management, workload planning, and professional development, Hands-on experience administering and optimizing ERP platforms within a Finance context, including configuration, data integrity, and integration management, Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and fixed asset management functions, Working knowledge of procurement and purchasing processes and the controls required to ensure compliance, Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes of financial discrepancies and implement effective corrective actions, High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in the preparation and review of financial data and reports

What You'll Do.

Oversee month-end and year-end close

Prepare and review consolidations

Ensure accuracy of financial reports

Lead financial statement preparation for audit

Monitor accounting close timelines

Maintain accounting policies and internal controls

Serve as functional owner of ERP platform

Oversee accounts payable and receivable

Ensure tax compliance across jurisdictions

Manage external audit process

Oversee intercompany transfer pricing

Oversee fixed asset management

Support procurement processes

Lead and develop accounting team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinate with IT and Finance stakeholders on ERP projects; Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and external advisors on tax matters

Full Job Description

## Description ABOUT ALIMENTIV Alimentiv is a global CRO with a singular focus: advancing therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. GI is our WHY and for more than 30 years that purpose has driven our scientific rigour, operational excellence, and deep therapeutic expertise, including supporting more than 70% of IBD compounds in development. We operate as a private, profit-with-purpose company, channeling our commercial success back into scientific research, technology, and our people. With approximately 700 people across multiple countries and three service lines, we are growing deliberately, and the capability of our leaders and our organization is central to how we get there. If you want to do meaningful work, build something real, and invest back in research that changes lives — we want to meet you. THE OPPORTUNITY The Controller exists to provide strategic and operational leadership over Alimentiv's accounting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting and core accounting operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role is responsible for overseeing the full accounting cycle including financial statement preparation, ERP systems ownership, tax and audit compliance, and end-to-end management of payables, receivables, and procurement. As the organization continues to grow across a complex multi-entity global structure, this role ensures the financial controls, processes, and systems that underpin sound business decision-making remain robust and compliant. The Controller distinguishes itself from financial planning and analysis roles by its focus on accounting operations and financial reporting rather than forecasting, budgeting, or commercial finance. Positions Available: 1 Application Deadline:  Applications will be accepted up to, and including June 1st, 2026 at 5 pm EST, and may remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.  ## What you'll be responsible for Financial Reporting and

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