THE OPPORTUNITY
PurePharm Group is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Group Financial Controller to lead its Finance and Accounting function and provide financial leadership across its business entities.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership position for an accomplished finance professional who can independently manage the organization's financial operations, maintain strong financial governance and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will have ownership of financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, compliance, budgeting and financial planning.
We are looking for more than someone who can oversee accounting activities. We need a trusted financial professional who can independently lead the function, establish high standards of financial accuracy and accountability, identify risks before they become problems, and ensure management has a clear and reliable understanding of the organization's financial position and performance.
The successful candidate will play an important role in strengthening financial processes, supporting organizational growth and building a finance function that management can confidently rely upon.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership & Accounting Operations
- Assume overall responsibility for the Finance and Accounting function across the organization's business entities.
- Lead the complete accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, banking, month-end and year-end closing.
- Oversee the accuracy, completeness and appropriate classification of all financial transactions, including revenues, expenses, accruals, provisions and liabilities.
- Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures and reporting standards consistent with applicable accounting principles.
- Lead complex accounting matters, investigate discrepancies and ensure appropriate financial adjustments are made.
- Manage the consolidation of financial information across entities, including intercompany reconciliations and eliminations, where applicable.
Financial Reporting & Business Intelligence
- Prepare, review and present accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Develop management dashboards, financial reports and presentations that provide clear visibility into financial performance and business trends.
- Analyze revenue, profitability, operating expenses, margins and financial variances against budgets and forecasts.
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, liquidity and financial commitments.
- Identify emerging financial risks, unusual trends and opportunities for improved financial performance.
- Present financial findings and actionable recommendations to senior leadership to support informed business decisions.
Financial Controls, Governance & Risk Management
- Establish and maintain effective internal financial controls, approval processes and accounting procedures.
- Take ownership of balance sheet integrity, ensuring all accounts are reconciled, substantiated and supported by appropriate documentation.
- Oversee accounts receivable, including aging analysis, collection performance, recoverability assessments and provisions for doubtful accounts.
- Ensure accounts payable, intercompany balances, liabilities and other financial obligations are accurately recorded and reconciled.
- Identify control weaknesses, financial irregularities and potential exposure, implementing corrective actions as required.
- Ensure appropriate financial documentation, audit trails and segregation of duties are maintained.
Taxation, Regulatory Compliance & Audit
- Oversee the accurate preparation, reconciliation and timely submission of GST/HST returns, payroll remittances and other applicable statutory filings.
- Ensure tax liabilities and statutory obligations are accurately calculated, recorded and remitted within prescribed deadlines.
- Coordinate external audits, year-end financial statement preparation and corporate tax engagements.
- Work closely with external accountants, auditors and professional advisors to ensure financial reporting and compliance requirements are met.
- Maintain audit readiness and ensure financial records, schedules and supporting documentation are complete and accessible.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards, tax legislation and regulatory requirements that may affect the organization.
Financial Planning & Strategic Support
- Lead the annual budgeting and financial forecasting process in collaboration with senior leadership and department heads.
- Prepare financial models, cash flow projections and scenario analyses to support business planning.
- Evaluate financial performance against approved budgets and identify significant variances.
- Assess operating costs, profitability, resource utilization and opportunities for cost optimization.
- Provide financial recommendations on business initiatives, investments and operational decisions.
- Support management in evaluating financial risks, planning for growth and improving overall financial performance.
Team Leadership & Process Improvement
- Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations and accountability.
- Oversee the quality and accuracy of the team's work while ensuring appropriate review and control procedures are in place.
- Establish efficient workflows, reporting timelines and standardized accounting processes.
- Evaluate existing financial systems and identify opportunities for automation, process improvement and greater operational efficiency.
- Build a capable, accountable and well-organized finance team that delivers reliable results with minimal day-to-day management intervention.
QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant) is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, with demonstrated experience at a Controller or senior accounting management level.
- Proven track record of independently managing a full-cycle accounting and financial reporting function.
- Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidated financial reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting, internal controls and statutory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze and present financial statements and management reports to senior leadership.
- Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial performance analysis.
- Proven experience coordinating external audits, corporate tax engagements and year-end financial reporting.
- Previous experience managing, mentoring and developing accounting professionals.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software, ERP platforms and financial reporting systems.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain:
- Reliable, timely and accurate financial statements and management reporting.
- Complete and regularly reconciled balance sheet accounts across the organization's entities.
- Effective internal financial controls and documented accounting procedures.
- Accurate and timely statutory filings, tax remittances and financial reconciliations.
- Meaningful financial dashboards, budget analyses and cash flow forecasts.
- Proactive identification and resolution of financial discrepancies, risks and control weaknesses.
- A well-managed Finance and Accounting function with clear accountability and minimal need for routine management intervention.
WHY JOIN PUREPHARM GROUP?
- Leadership & Ownership: Take a leading role in shaping and managing the organization's Finance and Accounting function.
- Executive Exposure: Work directly with senior leadership and contribute to important business and financial decisions.
- Business Impact: Influence financial performance, operational efficiency and long-term business planning.
- Opportunity to Build: Strengthen existing processes, develop the accounting team and introduce improvements that support organizational growth.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are an accomplished finance professional with strong technical expertise, a commitment to financial integrity and the ability to independently lead a finance function, we would welcome your application.
Please submit your resume for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.
