Controller
PhoenixToronto, OntarioPosted 21 February 2026
Job Description
What We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for a Controller who thrives in complexity and enjoys building financial foundations that scale. This is a hands-on role for someone who values accuracy, strong controls, and clear data — and wants to help shape how Phoenix grows.In this role, you’ll own our accounting, tax planning, insurance, and inventory management operations end to end, ensuring our numbers are right, our processes are tight, and our systems can keep up with a fast-moving, operationally complex business. You’ll partner closely with the CFO to support confident, data-driven decision-making and contribute to the forecasting process.This role interacts cross-functionally with our Operations and Pharmacy teams to ensure financial data flows cleanly across inventory, payments, payroll, and accounting systems. You’ll also manage accounting across multiple entities, leading intercompany accounting and reconciliations to support clear, consolidated reporting as we scale.What You’ll DoManage Phoenix’s bookkeeping teamOwn all aspects of Phoenix’s accounting function, including financial reporting, controls, operational finance, tax, and audit readinessLead accounting across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminationsOwn inventory accounting end-to-end, including valuation, reconciliation, reserves, and cost-of-goods-sold analysisMaintain and evolve financial and accounting systems to support scale and complexityBuild, document, and enforce accounting policies and procedures to ensure strong internal controlsPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with ASPELead the year-end audit and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditorsOversee AR, AP, payroll, expense reimbursements, and the monthly close processPartner with external tax advisors to manage income tax, sales tax, and other required filingsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in close partnership with FP&A and department leadsAnalyze financial results, trends, margins, costs, and inventory performance — and clearly communicate insightsSupport supply and demand forecasting with a focus on inventory efficiency and working capital optimizationIdentify opportunities to improve gross margin, cash flow, and operational scalabilityBuild financial models, analyses, and presentations to support leadership, board, and investor decision-makingSupport non-dilutive funding initiatives, including grant and loan applications and reportingAssist with due diligence and execution of equity, debt, or strategic transactionsWhat You’ll Bring4 - 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or financeCPA designation requiredUndergraduate degree in accounting, finance, or business administrationStrong technical accounting foundation, with hands-on experience in inventory accountingExperience managing accounting across multiple legal entitiesPrior experience in a start-up, scale-up, or small business environmentComfortable owning the details while keeping an eye on the bigger pictureStrong Excel skills, with the ability to build clear, structured analyses and modelsExcellent communication skills — able to explain complex financial concepts simply and clearlyHighly organized, intellectually curious, and comfortable working independentlyAble to move quickly, reprioritize as needed, and adapt as the business scalesNice to have:Audit experienceExperience in CPG, food, foodtech, healthcare, or other regulated industriesExperience with Quickbooks OnlineWhy Work at Phoenix?A Rewarding Mission: Through our asynchronous care model, Phoenix is reimagining patient-centric care for Canadians across the country by making diagnoses and treatment delivery faster, more accessible, and completely discreet.Impact & Autonomy: You’ll work directly with passionate, experienced leaders who’ve seen the ups and downs of building a business and genuinely care about your growth. You won’t just execute — yo ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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