Director Of Finance/Controller - Clinical Research

About This Role
ClinSurge Research is a network of independent clinical research sites running trials in cardiometabolic and primary care. We're looking for a Director of Finance / Controller to take ownership of finance across all of our sites.You'll keep the books accurate, make sure sponsors and CROs are invoiced on time and in full, and give leadership numbers they can use to decide which studies to take on. The role starts hands-on. As the team grows, so does the scope.What You'll Do
Lead the monthly and year-end close across all sites and entitiesOversee sponsor and CRO invoicing, including start-up fees, screen-fail payments, pass-throughs, and other invoiceablesTrack study budgets, payment schedules, and profitability by protocol and by siteReview CTAs and budget exhibits for financial terms and risks, and support pricing and negotiationsBuild cash flow forecasts, annual budgets, and financial models for leadershipOversee HST/GST, payroll compliance, corporate tax, and audits with our external accountantsMaintain internal controls, financial SOPs, and approval workflowsSupervise our Finance and Administration Coordinator and bookkeeping support, and hire as we growWhat We're Looking For
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldCPA designation7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including 3 or more in a controller or equivalent lead roleStrong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or IFRS) and financial controlsExperience managing multiple entities or locations, including CAD and USD transactionsWorking knowledge of HST/GST, payroll, and corporate tax requirementsAdvanced Excel and financial modeling skillsExperience with accounting systems (e.G., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage)Preferred
Experience in clinical research, healthcare, life sciences, or other regulated environmentsFamiliarity with CTAs, sponsor invoicing, and clinical trial budgetingFamiliarity with CTMS platforms and clinical trial financial workflowsExperience supporting audits and inspectionsPrior experience in a growing or multi-site research organizationExperience preparing SR&ED claimsWhy Join Us?
A senior seat in a growing organizationWork that supports patient access to new treatmentsRemote-first setup with occasional on-site days in the GTACollaborative team that works closely across operations, study, and site leadership
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