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.
Financial Reporting and Accounting Operations (35%)
- Oversee the month-end and year-end close process, including preparation and review of consolidations, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP or IFRS standards.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports prepared for senior leadership, the CFO, and external stakeholders.
- Review and sign off on financial data prepared by the accounting team, identifying and resolving discrepancies or reporting deficiencies before distribution.
- Lead the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules required for audit, regulatory, and governance purposes.
- Monitor accounting close timelines and proactively address bottlenecks to ensure deadlines are consistently met.
- Maintain and enforce accounting policies and internal controls to preserve financial integrity and reduce risk across the organization.
ERP Systems Ownership (20%)
- Serve as the functional owner of the ERP platform, accountable for system administration, configuration, data integrity, and ongoing optimization to support accounting operations.
- Monitor ERP system health and workflow efficiency, identifying and resolving issues that affect data accuracy or operational continuity.
- Lead or support ERP-related projects including system upgrades, module implementations, and integration testing, coordinating with IT and Finance stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain ERP user documentation and procedures to support consistent and compliant use across the accounting team.
- Evaluate opportunities to leverage ERP functionality to reduce manual effort, improve data quality, and support organizational scale.
Payables, Receivables and Expense Management (20%)
- Provide oversight and direction over accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, and expense reporting functions, ensuring all processes operate accurately and within policy.
- Review and approve vendor payments within delegated authority thresholds, and oversee resolution of escalated payment disputes or collections issues.
- Monitor aging reports, cash flow indicators, and collection activity to ensure receivables are managed proactively and risks are identified early.
- Ensure expense reporting processes comply with corporate policies and that submissions are reviewed and approved in a timely manner.
- Identify and implement process improvements within AP, AR, and expense functions to increase efficiency and reduce error rates.
Tax, Audit and Transfer Pricing (15%)
- Ensure compliance with all applicable tax obligations across jurisdictions, coordinating with external tax advisors to manage filings, positions, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage the external audit process including preparation of audit-ready financial records, coordination of auditor requests, and timely resolution of audit findings.
- Oversee intercompany transfer pricing arrangements, ensuring documentation is current, defensible, and compliant with applicable regulations.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and regulatory requirements and recommend adjustments to policies or processes as appropriate.
- Coordinate with Finance, Legal, and external advisors on tax matters with material financial or compliance impact.
Assets, Procurement and Team Leadership (10%)
- Oversee fixed asset management including tracking, valuation, depreciation, and disposal in accordance with accounting standards and organizational policy.
- Support procurement and purchasing processes, ensuring expenditures are approved within delegated authority limits and purchasing records are maintained accurately.
- Lead, develop, and manage the accounting team through clear direction, regular performance feedback, and professional development support.
- Assign and schedule work across the accounting function to ensure team capacity is aligned with operational priorities and close cycle demands.
Education & Experience (Required):
- Minimum 10 years of related experience in a progressively senior/leadership function in accounting.
- Bachelor's degree + CPA designation (required)
Skills:
- Strongly desired: 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.
- Strong 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.
- Strong 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.
Please note the range reflected above represents a typical hiring range for a candidate located in Canada - we approach compensation in accordance with the unique skills, experience, and qualifications an individual brings to the role, and are happy to discuss compensation further at time of interview.
What you can expect:
Extended health benefits:
- Health,
- Drug,
- Dental,
- Vision,
- Out of Province/Country Emergency Health
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Life Insurance for you and your family members, Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance for you and your family members
- RRSP matching program
In addition, as an Alimentiv Employee, you’re also eligible for the following programs:
- Generous Vacation & Time-Off Allowances, including annual company-wide time-off between Christmas & New Year's
- Education Reimbursement program for full-time employees
- Cell-phone & Remote Work Allowance on a Monthly Basis
- Office setup allowance (can be used to purchase a scanner/printer, extra monitor, office furniture, etc.)
- Full-time employees also become beneficiaries of the Alimentiv Trust after one year of employment, and permanent members after 5 years of employment
- Optional formal mentorship program (Alimentorship); country/region annual social events in person; leadership development programs for people leaders in accordance with your seniority; social committee and several other optional initiatives designed to support you in feeling like part of the Alimentiv team!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
