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About the Role

NorthStar Gaming is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate has a strong IFRS background, public company experience, and a track record of driving strategic priorities while executing operational detail.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Senior Leadership to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company goals, and provide financial planning and analysis support.
• Evaluate investments, spending, and return on investment with other functions; identify and drive cost-cutting initiatives.
• Support investor-facing messaging and contribute to board and audit committee materials.
• Lead continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls.
• Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting under IFRS, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and lead preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Support Senior Leadership and Legal Counsel with financial data for public company filings (e.g., MD&A, earnings releases).
• Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries; report KPIs and business metrics as needed.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and documentation to support compliance and consistency.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop rolling forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budget, report variances, and recommend actions to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain financial models, dashboards, and KPIs; analyze trends, risks, and opportunities to proactively guide the business.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local regulations, including applicable securities regulations and internal control frameworks.
• Maintain and optimize internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Stay current on regulatory and accounting standard changes, including AML/ATF, Responsible Gambling (RG) legislation, GAAP, and applicable gaming board requirements.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital.
• Work with tax advisors on corporate tax planning, compliance, and filings.
• Provide reporting and forecasting inputs to support financing initiatives and banking relationships led by Senior Leadership.
• Support Senior Leadership in identifying and mitigating financial risks, including FX and credit exposure.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 2+ years in a controllership role.
• Public company experience is an asset; iGaming or tech industry experience is an asset.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication; able to translate complex financial data into non-technical language and present confidently to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable operating in a highly confidential environment with poise and discretion.
• Effective in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

• IFRS
• Financial reporting
• Budgeting
• Internal controls
• Financial planning and analysis
• Cost-cutting
• Investor relations
• General ledger management
• Account reconciliations
• Journal entries
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial modeling
• Dashboards
• KPIs
• Risk management
• Cash flow management
• Liquidity management
• Working capital management
• Tax planning
• Compliance
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Financial reporting/ERP tools
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Sage Intacct

Experience Level

• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• 2+ years in a controllership role

Education Level

• CPA designation required
• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university

About the Company

• NorthStar Gaming is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.