About FFC
Fusion Fuel Cycles is building the foundation for the global fusion fuel supply chain—starting in Canada.
Spun out from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Kyoto Fusioneering, FFC combines 70+ years of national lab expertise, private-sector execution, and Japanese engineering excellence to develop the systems and infrastructure needed to power fusion pilot plants and transform the energy landscape.
At FFC, you’ll work alongside world-class scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of fusion readiness. We’re small, mission-driven, funded, and scaling fast. If you’re energized by building from the ground up and want to play a meaningful role in bringing fusion energy to life – join us.
Job Summary
The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing FFC’s financial operations, reporting, tax strategy, and corporate finance initiatives. This role leads day-to-day financial management and supports strategic financial structuring, including funding mechanisms, government incentives, and investor coordination. The role will oversee the financial management, controls, and reporting associated with up to $50M of annual business activity over the next three years with opportunity to grow with the team.
This is a hybrid role with minimum of 2 days in office in the Ottawa area.
Roles and Responsibilities
The role operates as a hybrid operational and strategic finance function, supporting both execution and long-term financial planning. This is a hands-on role within a growing company, where flexibility and a willingness to contribute directly are important. At times, this role may involve stepping in to support and deliver work in addition to coordinating activities and stakeholders.
Required Strengths and Competencies
- Oversee financial operations including billing, procurement, and cash management.
- Lead financial reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
- Coordinate corporate tax compliance and advisory with external accountants.
- Support government funding applications and tax credit initiatives.
- Support development and implement corporate finance strategies including funding structures.
- Establish and maintain financial controls, processes, and risk management practices.
- Coordinate corporate tax filings with external accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Liaise with tax advisors on Canadian and international tax compliance matters.
- Oversee purchase orders, invoicing, billing, and collections processes.
- Ensure timely payments to vendors and cash collection from customers.
- Develop procurement processes aligned with project-specific needs (e.g., UNITY-2).
- Lead cash management activities and provide insights into liquidity planning.
- Manage monthly financial reporting processes and deliverables.
- Prepare quarterly financial reports for parent companies and Board-level stakeholders.
- Produce core financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial analysis.
- Support preparation and submission of government funding applications (grants, loans, incentives).
- Lead tax credit and incentive program execution (UNITY-2).
- Ensure compliance with funding requirements and reporting obligations.
- Support the design and implementation of capital contribution structures from parent entities, investors, and government sources.
- Contribute to the evaluation of financing and accounting approaches.
- Provide analytical support to broader financial strategy as the company commercializes and scales.
- Support broader financial strategy and scale-up initiatives, with exposure to senior executives. and board-level stakeholders across FFC’s shareholder ecosystem.
- Lead and oversee finance function execution (internal and/or external resources).
- Implement and maintain strong financial controls and governance frameworks.
- Establish risk management processes to monitor financial and operational risks.
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
- CPA designation with 5+ years in finance, accounting, or corporate finance roles.
- Big 4 experience is preferred, though candidates from other comparable firms and backgrounds will also be considered.
- Experience managing financial operations, reporting, and tax coordination.
- Strong understanding of corporate finance, funding structures, and cash management.
- Experience working with external advisors (accounting, tax, legal).
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.
- High level of experience with QuickBooks accounting software
Nice to have
- Experience in project-based or engineering-driven organizations.
- Experience with government funding programs, tax credits, and incentives.
- Background in scaling companies or early-stage environments.
- Familiarity with procurement and supply-chain financial processes.
- MBA or equivalent business training is an asset.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits.
- Competitive paid vacation and sick time.
- Small, tight-knit team with low barriers to action.
- Exposure to a wide variety of problems for unparalleled, hands-on professional growth.
Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you currently hold a CPA designation?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ottawa, ON K1Y 2C5
