Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients’ ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation required.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or senior accounting leadership in the US and Canada.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Canadian accounting/reporting requirements; IFRS exposure a plus.
• Proven experience managing cross-border financial operations.
• Familiarity with US and Canadian tax regulations and treasury best practices.
• ERP proficiency (MS Dynamics preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

BENEFITS

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

THE ROLE

The USA & Canada Controller oversees all accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities for our United States and Canadian entities. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements while managing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting tax and treasury activities, and partnering with business leaders to drive operational efficiency. The USA & Canada Controller leads a geographically distributed team, maintains alignment with global accounting policies, and ensures adherence to local statutory requirements. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in US GAAP and Canadian accounting standards, exceptional leadership skills, and proven experience managing cross-border financial operations.