Averna
Finance / FinServ
ControllerNorthAmerica
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“Controller North America at Averna. Skills: Financial accounting, Compliance, Accounting operations, Tax compliance, Treasury, Cash flow planning, Audit management, Team leadership. Manage area of financial accounting and compliance in North American entities. Oversee accounting and tax compliance processes across North American entities”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive financial excellence across North America
Industry & Context.
Willing to travel occasionally to Averna offices across North America
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
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 leadership skills and the ability to develop team members, Experience with local GAAPs adjustment with a foreign corporate office, knowledge of accounting and reporting standards with proven experience in multi-country or North American-level oversight, IFRS knowledge and experience required, knowledge of taxes – sales tax is a requirement, Experience in managing auditors in an international environment, Fluency in English and French, Advanced knowledge of Excel
Nice to Have
Experience with IFRS revenue recognition (percentage of completion) and project accounting is an asset, transfer pricing is an asset, Spanish is an asset, Experience in working with an (D365 - an asset)
What You'll Do.
Manage area of financial accounting and compliance in North American entities
Oversee accounting and tax compliance processes across North American entities
and adherence to regulations
Oversee key financial processes
Support the company’s growth and success
Oversee and supervise accounting operations across North American entities
Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and corporate standards
Lead month-end closing processes at the regional level
Coordinate the annual statutory and corporate audit for North American entities
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
banks and tax authorities
Monitor changes in accounting procedures and implementing changes when necessary
Lead and support special projects at the North America level
Contribute to strategic initiatives
and support accounting team across North America entities
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.
CIT) across North America entities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with global teams; Manage cooperation with lawyers, external advisors, banks and tax authorities; Collaborates with the global tax team; Manage, develop, and support accounting team across North America entities
Communication Scope
Fluency in English and French
Process & Methodology
Lead and support special projects at the North America level
Full Job 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](https://www.averna.com/en/spherea-averna-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. * Pr
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