Senior Director Canada FP&A and Controllership (70309774)

Grow your career with a company that shares your passion! Our Finance team has an exciting new opportunity to join Sodexo as our next Senior Director Canada FP&A and Controllership located in Etobicoke, ON.  This senior level role will drive our growth mindset. Your will liaise daily with our Senior Leadership team providing direct insight into the business and growth objectives.  This role is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking to grow their career into a senior level finance opportunity providing the ability to showcase their exceptional talent.

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000

At Sodexo, we believe that every role contributes to a better day for those we serve. Our teams drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across all areas of our business - from strategic planning and operations to people-focused support functions. Together, we create the foundation that empowers our frontline teams to deliver outstanding service and value to our clients, customers, and communities.

Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

The Senior Director, Canada FP&A & Controllership plays a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and driving operational excellence across Canada. Reporting directly to the CFO of Canada, this Finance leadership position is responsible for overseeing a broad financial portfolio, which includes Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Controllership, Taxation, and Supply Finance, directly and indirectly managing a team of 12 or more professionals. This role acts as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, ensuring robust financial management, governance, and alignment with regional financial objectives. The Senior Director is expected to lead transformation initiatives, optimize financial processes, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making at the highest levels. A focus on innovation, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration will be essential in driving business success across all financial domains.

Establish a Comprehensive FP&A Framework:

• Develop and maintain a consolidated view of FP&A across the business, ensuring alignment with controllership governance and internal controls.
• Develop and Implement Best Practices.  Foster a well-controlled and adaptable financial operation by implementing best practices and tools that ensure strong fiscal management, encourage cross-team collaboration, and streamline workflows.
• Coordinate Financial Processes. Oversee the coordination of the monthly business review process, month-end close process, and flash reporting to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Enhance Financial Oversight including Risks and Opportunities:

• Lead balance sheet oversight and corporate SG&A management, facilitating a proactive approach to financial health and resource allocation.
• Enhance Financial Forecasting and Analytics.  Build, improve, and sustain comprehensive financial forecasting and analytics across the organization to support data-driven business decisions.

• Conduct thorough business analysis to generate key insights and recommendations, preparing impactful presentations that enable leadership to effectively evaluate business initiatives, projects, and strategic decisions.
• Monitor Financial Risks and Opportunities.  Manage Canada-wide financial risks and opportunities as they relate to finance, proactively creating awareness and mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s financial health.
• Manage and Optimize SG&A.  Oversee SG&A management and optimization to enhance operational efficiency and align expenditures with strategic goals.

  Enhance Financial Oversight including Risks and Opportunities:

• Lead balance sheet oversight and corporate SG&A management, facilitating a proactive approach to financial health and resource allocation.
• Enhance Financial Forecasting and Analytics.  Build, improve, and sustain comprehensive financial forecasting and analytics across the organization to support data-driven business decisions.
• Conduct thorough business analysis to generate key insights and recommendations, preparing impactful presentations that enable leadership to effectively evaluate business initiatives, projects, and strategic decisions.
• Monitor Financial Risks and Opportunities.  Manage Canada-wide financial risks and opportunities as they relate to finance, proactively creating awareness and mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization’s financial health.
• Manage and Optimize SG&A.  Oversee SG&A management and optimization to enhance operational efficiency and align expenditures with strategic goals.

• Oversee Taxation and Compliance:

• Lead the Canadian tax function, ensuring compliance with federal and provincial tax regulations, including income tax provisions, commodity taxes, transfer pricing, and tax audits.
• Serve as a key advisor on tax matters, collaborating with North American tax teams to drive alignment with regional tax strategies and manage regulatory risks.
• Drive Tax Innovation & Strategy Alignment. Champion the development and execution of innovative tax strategies that align with the broader corporate vision. Proactively collaborate with North American tax leadership to influence tax policy changes, ensuring optimal tax positioning and minimizing the tax burden across jurisdictions.
• Tax Risk Management & Global Integration. Take a leadership role in identifying and mitigating tax risks, ensuring that the Canadian tax function is seamlessly integrated with global tax initiatives. Serve as a trusted advisor in managing the potential impact of tax reforms, including cross-border tax issues and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

• Lead Supply Finance:

• Oversee the Supply Finance function, ensuring the implementation of effective processes to manage accruals, data integration from vendors, and the accounts receivable process.
• Work closely with Procurement and BP&A teams to optimize Vendor Discount Agreements (VDAs) and enhance vendor relationships through improved compliance and data-driven decision-making.
• Strategic Vendor Partnerships & Value Optimization. Foster strategic partnerships with key vendors to drive mutual value through improved financial terms and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop vendor management strategies that align with corporate financial goals and improve profitability.
• Advanced Data Analytics for Financial Forecasting. Lead the adoption of advanced analytics and forecasting techniques within the Supply Finance function. Utilize big data and machine learning models to optimize spend planning, refine vendor performance insights, and forecast more accurately, enhancing financial decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Leadership and Team Development:

• Lead and develop a diverse team of 12 professionals, including FP&A, Tax, and Supply Finance staff, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Mentor and coach direct reports, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and resources to meet organizational and personal development goals.

• Risk Mitigation and Audit Liaison:

• Support long-term risk mitigation planning, serving as the key audit liaison for Canada. You will ensure that all areas impacting controllership, including tax compliance, are meticulously managed.
• Strengthen Controls and Governance.  Ensure compliance with audit requirements and internal controls, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency across the organization.
• Serve as Key Audit Liaison.  Act as the primary liaison for audits, ensuring all aspects of controllership, tax compliance, and corporate FP&A are managed effectively to meet regulatory standards.

• Projects and Ownership

• Support Special Projects. Offer financial expertise for special projects, including partnerships, new business models, and mergers & acquisitions, ensuring robust analysis and strategic alignment with overall business objectives.
• Act as Key Financial Liaison. Serve as the key financial liaison for NORAM financial integration from Canada, ensuring seamless collaboration and alignment with regional financial strategies.
• Oversee Controllership and Compliance. Ensure adherence to controllership governance and internal controls, facilitating a culture of accountability and compliance across all financial operations.
• Collaborate as a Trusted Advisor. Partner closely with the CFO and other senior leaders, providing insightful financial analysis and strategic recommendations to drive informed decision-making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. CPA preferred (or equivalent combination of experience and expertise)
• CPA Designation is required
• You must be able to work from our Etobicoke office two days per week for days designated for the Finance team
• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive experience in FP&A or business reporting roles, with strong experience in consolidation, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in financial governance, process optimization, and integrity-checking of large financial datasets.
• Experience working in multi-unit or matrixed organizations is an asset.
• Experience leading or coaching teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to influence without authority across business functions
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning systems.
• Experience with Power BI, digital analytics tools, or planning platforms is an asset.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled productivity and analytics tools (e.g., scenario automation, anomaly detection, report generation).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a challenger mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive presentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment across Canada and NORAM teams.
• Strong time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Bilingual in English is a very strong asset; proficiency in French is an asset.

What Makes Sodexo Different:   

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible work environment  
• Competitive compensation & great employee benefits 
• Training and development programs  
• Countless opportunities for growth  
• Corporate responsibility & sustainability  
• An award-winning employer for Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and much more. View Sodexo’s latest awards here
• And so much more!     

Sodexo is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of national origin, race, religion, ethnic group, age, disability, gender, sexual preference, sexual or gender identity, status as a veteran or any other federal, provincial or local protected class.  

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request from candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  

Sodexo is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for our team members, customers, clients, contractors, business partners, guests, and members of the public with whom we regularly interact. We require that all new hires in hospitals, long term care facilities, and senior homes to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and may require any other new hires to be fully vaccinated based on the location and scope of their employment.

Thank you for your interest in Sodexo.

Please note that only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. 

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