Location: Midland, Ontario (In-Office)
LabX Media Group is a dynamic science media company producing monthly print publications and hosting a variety of digital media platforms and websites. We are an organization in high-growth mode—both organically and through strategic acquisitions—and proud to have been recognized on the PROFIT 500: Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies list.
There are lots of exciting things happening here, and this is your opportunity to be part of it!
We are currently looking for a Controller to join our Finance and Accounting team. The Controller will be responsible for managing accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial records, maintaining compliance, and overseeing multi-entity and multi-currency operations. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will directly supervise two team members and oversee an accounting team of 6–7 people.
Working closely with Finance, IT, and other departments, this role will play a key part in integrating financial data and processes across our ERP (NetSuite) and CRM systems—helping to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency as our organization continues to scale. The Controller will also take a lead role in developing, standardizing, and maintaining financial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that promote best practices and consistency across our expanding organization.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor an accounting team of 6–7 people, including two direct reports.
- Foster collaboration, professional development, and accountability within the team.
- Encourage a solutions-focused, data-driven approach to finance operations
- Champion the creation and documentation of SOPs to build clarity, alignment, and scalability within finance workflows.
Accounting Operations
- Manage accounting functions across multiple entities (Canada, US, UK) and currencies.
- Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger management.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements.
- Maintain accuracy in intercompany transactions and foreign exchange calculations.
- Document and continuously improve core accounting procedures, ensuring processes are well-defined and accessible to the team.
CRM and Financial System Integration and Data Management
- Lead integration and optimization of financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, CRM platforms, and other tools).
- Work collaboratively with Finance, Sales, Marketing, IT, and vendors to reconcile data between CRM and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar), improve data flow, automation, reporting accuracy, and system performance.
- Leverage CRM and financial data to support revenue recognition, forecasting, billing accuracy, dashboards, and executive reporting.
- Own the documentation of new workflows (SOPs) and process changes, data management standards and reconciliation workflows across systems.
Reporting and Compliance
- Prepare accurate financial reports in accordance with Canadian GAAP and applicable international standards.
- Partner with the CFO to produce reporting and analysis for senior leadership and the board.
- Manage tax compliance across jurisdictions and support audits, contract reviews, and corporate recordkeeping.
- Strengthen internal controls, risk management practices, and audit readiness across a growing multi-entity environment.
- Serve as a member of the Client Data Security Committee, ensuring financial systems meet compliance and security standards.
- Lead the creation and maintenance of a centralized SOP library for accounting, reporting, and internal control processes.
Acquisition Integration
- Support the integration of new acquisitions into accounting and CRM environments.
- Assess system compatibility, data quality, reporting requirements, and internal control alignment during and post-acquisition.
- Develop post-acquisition SOPs to align new teams and systems with company standards.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
- CPA designation preferred but not required.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ in a leadership capacity.
- Experience managing multi-entity and multi-currency accounting operations.
- Strong experience with ERP and CRM systems (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) and cross-system integration.
- Exposure to acquisitions and post-acquisition integrations an asset.
- Industry experience in media, publishing, or digital-first companies an asset.
Skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite and comfort working with CRM platforms.
- Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and familiarity with US/UK accounting standards.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-department collaboration skills.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to connect operational and financial data.
- Exceptional process documentation and SOP development abilities—able to turn complex workflows into clear, repeatable, team-friendly procedures.
This is an in-office position based in Midland, Ontario.
Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional overtime may be required.
LabX Media Group is an enthusiastic equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate multiple perspectives and are committed to fostering a culture where difference is valued and innovation thrives.
Please note: Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for candidate screening or decision-making. All evaluations are conducted by our human resources team and hiring managers.
