Rodan Energy is a North American leader in distributed energy resources and energy intelligence, managing 1,400+ MW of flexible capacity across Ontario, NYISO, PJM, MISO, and AESO. We partner with large energy users, utilities, and grid operators to design, finance, and operate high-impact DER solutions — including asset optimization, demand response, metering, and power system engineering.
THE ROLE
The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for the day-to-day ownership of Rodan Energy Solutions' accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control activities across all entities. Reporting to the Director, Finance, this role owns the end-to-end accounting cycle — including transaction processing, month-end close, consolidations, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls — while continuously improving processes, systems, and automation to support scale.
This role works closely with the Director, Finance and FP&A to ensure management reporting is built on accurate, timely, and well-supported financial data.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Reporting & Close
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Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all entities, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and timely
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Maintain integrity of the general ledger, subledgers, and supporting schedules
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Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and accounting adjustments
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Lead balance sheet reconciliation and review processes
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Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules under ASPE
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Establish and manage close timelines, responsibilities, and review checkpoints
Accounting Operations
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Lead day-to-day accounting across AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, and cash management
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Oversee settlement accounting and payment processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals
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Review cash activity and short-term liquidity requirements to support payment execution
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Ensure accounting policies are applied consistently across entities, revenue streams, and lines of business
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Partner with Operations, Sales, HR, and other stakeholders to ensure source data is complete and accurate
Internal Controls & Compliance
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Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment across all functions
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Ensure the company remains audit-ready through strong documentation and reconciliations
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Own day-to-day compliance across Canadian and U.S. indirect tax, payroll tax, and statutory filings
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Prepare lender reporting, covenant calculations, and compliance certificates
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Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and control documentation
Audit, Tax & External Stakeholder Management
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Lead the annual external audit and year-end review processes end-to-end
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Coordinate Canadian and U.S. corporate tax filings with external advisors
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Act as the primary finance contact for auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and external stakeholders
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Support legal entity structure changes, intercompany arrangements, and related compliance requirements
Leadership & Team Development
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Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team with clear accountability and high execution standards
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Build role clarity, bench strength, and cross-training to reduce key-person risk
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Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and team development
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Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous learning
Process Improvement, Systems & Automation
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Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and workflows to reduce manual work and strengthen controls
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Lead adoption of automation, system integrations, and AI-enabled tools
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Partner on ERP and finance systems implementation, including process design, testing, and controls
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Help build a finance operating model that scales through better processes, not linear headcount growth
Business Partnership
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Partner closely with the Director, Finance and FP&A to ensure actuals are accurate and aligned to management reporting
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Provide accounting guidance on contracts, pricing structures, new products, and strategic initiatives
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Support due diligence, financing activities, acquisitions, and other special projects as required
QUALIFICATIONS
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CPA designation required
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8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant controllership or senior accounting leadership
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Strong technical accounting knowledge under IFRS
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Proven experience leading month-end close, external audits, internal controls, and statutory compliance
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Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting
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Experience with Canadian and U.S. entity accounting and cross-border tax and compliance strongly preferred
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Hands-on experience with modern ERP environments, workflow tools, and process automation
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Experience in energy, infrastructure, or other operationally complex environments is an asset
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
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High standards for accuracy, control, and audit readiness
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Systems-oriented — naturally inclined to automate, streamline, and improve processes
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Comfortable working hands-on in the detail while leading a function
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Clear and confident communicator across senior leadership, auditors, lenders, and non-finance stakeholders
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Proven people leader who develops talent and raises performance standards
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Thrives in fast-paced, multi-entity environments with competing priorities
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Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable with high accountability
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Location: Hybrid - Mississauga HQ (3 days per week expected)
RODAN COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS INCLUDE:
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Profit sharing Plan
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Comprehensive health benefits package
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Group RRSP with employer matching
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Base Salary & OTE if applicable
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Summer Half-Day Fridays (Ontario Statutory Holiday Schedule)
Life at Rodan – Our Culture:
At Rodan, we believe a great workplace goes beyond the work itself. Recognized as
Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employer of 2025, we’ve built a culture rooted in collaboration, celebration, and giving back. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join the team:
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Celebrations Throughout the Year: We mark occasions and holidays all year long with team events including holiday parties, team dinners, bowling nights, go-karting, Annual Summer BBQ, golf tournaments, and more.
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Learning & Growth: Lunch and learns, crossword challenges, and education-funding programs to keep you sharp and growing in your career.
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Giving Back: Our Employee Initiatives Committee (EIC) organizes food drives and fundraising for local charities throughout the year – and everyone is welcome to get involved.
Apply Now: If you’re a strategic leader passionate about innovation and driving growth in a rapidly evolving industry, we want to hear from you!
Hiring Process
Rodan Energy's hiring process is designed to identify candidates who are the right fit — technically, culturally, and professionally. As part of our process, candidates should be aware of the following:
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Background Check: As part of our hiring process, the successful candidate will be required to complete a background check, which may include a criminal record check, credential verification, and a driver's abstract (if applicable). Professional references will also be collected as part of the process.
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Assignment: Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a practical assignment. This is an opportunity to demonstrate your strategic thinking, creativity, and approach to real-world challenges relevant to the role.
We respect your time and will provide clear instructions and reasonable timelines for any assignments requested.
Referral Bonus: Do you know someone who would be a great fit for our team? We are offering a CAD $2,500 referral bonus for successful referrals that lead to a hire for this role, effective until further notice. Please connect with Andrew Martinez at
[email protected].
Rodan Energy Solutions is committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment and employment experience in compliance with the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Accommodation is available upon request throughout the hiring process and, if hired, during employment. If you require an accommodation, please contact
[email protected] so we can work with you to meet your needs in a manner that respects dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity
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