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Canadian Nuclear Laboratories is hiring a mid-level Corporate Controller. This is a full-time role in CA. posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Are you looking for a role that will challenge you and allow you to make a significant impact? Can you see yourself leading financial reporting and accounting operations in a complex, highly regulated environment? Do you like being in a role where you will oversee corporate accounting, external financial reporting, and finance operations while supporting organizational objectives? If you answered yes, this may be the job for you—apply today! Our Chalk River location is seeking a
Corporate Controller
to lead corporate accounting and financial reporting while upholding the highest standards of financial stewardship and operational excellence.
What will you be doing!
- Leading financial statements preparation, close, consolidation, and reporting.
- Overseeing accounting functions (General Labour, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Fixed Assets).
- Maintaining accounting policies and ensuring reporting accuracy.
- Overseeing accounting for non-owned assets and stewardship activities.
- Ensuring the applicability of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and the segregation of reporting.
- Providing guidance on complex accounting judgments.
- Maintaining internal control framework and audit readiness.
- Leading audit coordination and remediation of findings.
- Driving process improvement and systems enhancements.
- Overseeing project accounting and cost allocations.
- Supporting stakeholders with financial insights.
- Leading and developing finance teams and promoting an accountability culture.
- Other duties as assigned by your manager.
What we are looking for:
- Education
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
- Master's of Business Administration (MBA) an asset.
- Experience
- 10+ years progressive experience in accounting/controllership, IFRS, audit, internal controls, regulated environments.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Technical accounting expertise, leadership, communication, problem-solving, financial systems knowledge.
- Knowledge of International Finance Reporting Standards (IFRS), PSAS, project-based accounting, governance frameworks.
- Security Clearance Eligibility Required
- Reliability Status with Site Access Security Clearance (SASC), which has
a minimum requirement of 3-5 years of verifiable history in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States and/or the United Kingdom.
CNL implements security screening in accordance with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's “Standard on Security Screening” and the “Policy on Government Security.”
Working Conditions:
- Working schedule: Five (5) days per week, seven and a half (7.5) hours per day for a thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hour work week.
Why CNL?
Does the idea of working with a dynamic team across Canada to advance nuclear science and technology for a
clean and secure world
excite you? At CNL, we’re reinventing ourselves to be industry leaders—
pioneering solutions to the problems that matter most
.
From building the next generation of
clean nuclear and hydrogen energy technologies
, to developing
targeted cancer treatments
, to continuing our global leadership in
environmental remediation
—we are driven by impact, innovation, and purpose.
What We Offer: A Total Rewards Package
We believe in taking care of our people. Here’s what you can expect as part of our team:
- Paid time off:
vacation, sick, personal, and floater days
- Benefits effective Day One
- no waiting period
- Tuition support
to help you keep learning and growing
- A
defined-benefit pension
plan or a
defined-contribution pension plan
, depending on your employee group, to support your long‑term financial security
Do Our Priorities Resonate with You?
- Delivering
clean energy
for today and tomorrow
- Restoring and protecting
the environment
- Contributing to the
health of Canadians
If so, you’ll feel right at home at CNL!
Location: Fully Remote
This position is offered on a
fully remote
basis, allowing you to work from
home anywhere in Canada
. You’ll collaborate virtually with a dynamic team across CNL sites, helping to advance Canada’s clean energy and environmental goals from your home office.
Please note:
This is a
remote position
supporting the Chalk River Laboratory, Ontario.
Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At CNL, we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes
equity, diversity, and inclusion
. We celebrate and welcome employees, stakeholders, and partners of all backgrounds and identities. Click here to
read
all about it!
We are proud to uphold a workplace culture grounded in our
Core Values
:
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Safety
- Integrity
- Excellence
These values drive our employment practices and ensure meaningful
career development opportunities and accommodations
for all employees.
CNL is an
equal opportunity employer
. If you require accommodation during any phase of the hiring process, please let us know via
jobs@cnl.ca
. All requests will be handled with confidentiality.
CNL operates on sites located on the traditional lands, waterways and ceded and unceded territories of Indigenous peoples. CNL recognizes and affirms all First Nations, Métis communities and Inuit in this land we now know as Canada. We acknowledge, respect and seek to better understand Indigenous history, rights and title on the lands where we work and develop projects. We honour and respect the importance of the relationship between Indigenous peoples and their lands, waters and territories.
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About Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Corporate Controller position at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories?
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Where is the Corporate Controller position at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories located?
This position is based in CA. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Corporate Controller at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories earn?
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Corporate Controller role at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories posted?
This role was posted on July 8, 2026 (7 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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