Corporate Controller

Bold ideas need dependable infrastructure and people who can build and maintain it.

At Qu, we run sovereign, in-country infrastructure, data centres, cloud, and managed services, so Canada’s builders and innovators can move fast without trading away control. Your work will help keep data close to home, accelerate teams, and scale growth for the builders and dreamers who rely on us.

We’re building for decades, backed by InfraRed Capital Partner and Sun Life. We’re small by design, 120 people, so your voice carries and your impact shows. You’ll work on real problems that matter: to take the routine and the complex off our customers’ plates so they can focus on what they need to grow.

If you want your best work to power someone else’s moonshot, this is your place. Quiet power, built for the builders and the dreamers. We’re Qu.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Position Summary

The Corporate Controller will lead the accounting function for the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with IFRS, and strong internal controls. This role will oversee the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, tax compliance, and audit coordination, while supporting strategic finance initiatives. In addition to core accounting responsibilities, the Controller will play a key role in cross-functional projects, partnering with Operations, IT, HR, and Legal to support business growth, system implementations, and process improvements across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and revenue recognition.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns and liaise with external tax advisors.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance processes.
• Support external audits and act as the primary contact for auditors.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and lender reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with IT to lead financial system projects, including ERP implementation, integration of business applications, and automation of reporting processes.
• Provide financial expertise on cross-functional initiatives, such as data centre build-outs, infrastructure investments, and cost optimization programs.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide projects, including system migrations, process redesign, and risk management initiatives.
• Support financial due diligence and integration related to M&A activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Qualifications

• CPA designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) with proven success in system implementation or optimization.
• Experience in infrastructure, technology, or data centre industries is considered an asset.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.
  
  

At Qu, we are committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where all employees feel respected and supported. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We are also committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs, in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation.