Group Controller
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
- At least 10 years of accounting or finance experience is required.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting principles, including International Financial Reporting Standards and generally accepted accounting principles, is required.
- The ability to improve processes and systems for increased efficiency and productivity is required.
- The candidate must maintain accuracy while meeting tight deadlines and working under pressure.
- The candidate must maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality.
- The candidate must be highly organized and detail-oriented and willing to work flexible hours when necessary.
- The candidate must demonstrate ownership, accountability, and a results-focused approach.
- The candidate must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to collaborate across time zones and cultural backgrounds.
- The role requires strong financial and accounting knowledge.
- The role requires commercial knowledge.
- The role requires team management and leadership skills.
- The role requires communication, planning, and organizational skills.
- The role requires strategic finance and accounting knowledge and tax-planning skills.
- Collaborate with business units to ensure the timely and accurate preparation and review of financial deliverables for quarter-end and year-end close.
- Identify opportunities to enhance reporting practices and lead the implementation of standardized reporting aligned with best-in-class requirements.
- Assist with internal and external audits and prepare and submit annual statutory filings while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure revenues, operating expenses, capital expenses, and reserves are recorded accurately in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, International Financial Reporting Standards, and company policies.
- Review and support accounting analysis for significant transactions, including business combinations, acquisitions, and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and accurate financial reporting.
- Support reorganizations, including the restructuring of business units, by assessing and implementing necessary changes to processes, controls, and daily operations.
- Design and lead training programs to enhance financial acumen across the group.
- Review account reconciliations and evaluate the control environment to align with risk-management objectives and strengthen internal controls.
- Manage financial integration projects for newly acquired business units and align them with organizational financial systems and processes.
- Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal and external stakeholders, including variance analysis and key operating ratios, to identify issues, opportunities, and emerging trends.
- Manage and optimize accounting information systems to improve the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
- Deliver critical insights to leadership to support data-driven decision-making.
- Maintain collaborative relationships across the organization.
- Provide training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and growth of finance team members.
- CPA or equivalent accounting certification or qualification is strongly preferred.
- At least 2 years of experience in a management position is preferred.
- Hands-on exposure to Percentage of Completion accounting is preferred.
About the company
Modaxo focuses on software and technology solutions that improve people transportation. It brings together multiple businesses under one global banner to deliver end-to-end mobility software that helps connect people with the places they need to go for work, family, and daily life. Its products work by developing and integrating transit and mobility technologies—such as systems for planning, scheduling, routing, ticketing, and service management—so operators can run reliable transportation and riders can reach destinations easily. Modaxo differentiates itself by combining many different competencies and experiences in one group dedicated to People Transportation, enabling comprehensive, coordinated solutions across communities rather than a single-point product. Its goal is to provide dependable, real-world mobility software and services that improve everyday travel for users in the communities they serve.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mississauga, Canada
Founded
2020
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- October 1, 2026 Conduent transit sale made Modaxo's largest acquisition to date.
- Aerivo, SISCOG, and Intelliscape deepen airport, rail, and traffic-management product coverage.
- Modaxo targets two billion journeys daily by 2035, attracting ambitious operators and vendors.
What critics are saying
- Modaxo Traffic Management USA faces Collins trade-secret litigation in Florida, extending through 2026.
- Integrating Conduent's $164 million unit strains systems, culture, and execution across 15 countries.
- One failed large acquisition can stall Modaxo's roll-up model and erase portfolio synergies.
What makes Modaxo unique
- Bill Delaney runs 25-plus brands across transit, rail, parking, and aviation.
- October 1, 2026 Novvan and Routeward added 2,000 employees across 15 countries.
- October 2, 2026 Ian Woodroofe joined to unify strategy and M&A across verticals.
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Modaxo appoints Ian Woodroofe as Chief Strategy Officer. October 2, 2026 New executive role enhances Modaxo's capacity to drive growth, as global transportation veteran joins the leadership team TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Modaxo Inc. ("Modaxo"), a global technology organization focused on moving the world's people, today announced the appointment of Ian Woodroofe as Chief Strategy Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Bill Delaney. Woodroofe will own Modaxo's market and competitive strategy across its verticals: transit operations, fare collection, parking and traffic management, and airports and aviation; will build and coordinate the relationships with customers and partners who work with more than one Modaxo business; and will support Modaxo's M&A process. The newly created role has been established to deliver a portfolio-wide view of Modaxo's growth opportunities and to build the strategic approach for realizing those opportunities. Woodroofe brings more than two decades of experience in international transportation, payments, safety, security and control solutions, most recently in senior business development and transformation roles at Cubic Transportation Systems and Thales. His track record includes building high-performing global teams across diverse geographies and cultures, establishing major industry payment partnerships, and coordinating large accounts across organizational boundaries. Over his career Woodroofe grew Cubic's top-line results by circa $1 billion year-on-year and Thales' top-line results by $3.5 billion over six years, and he is well connected across the global transportation ecosystem. "We are delighted to welcome Ian to the Modaxo family," said Bill Delaney, Chief Executive Officer, Modaxo. "His experience building trust and driving growth across large, complex organizations makes him ideally positioned to help us realize our goal of enabling two billion journeys every day by 2035." "It's an honor to join Modaxo," said Ian Woodroofe, Chief Strategy Officer, Modaxo. "Modaxo's scale and depth of expertise in people movement is impressive, and I'm looking forward to working with the executive team and our portfolio businesses to bring focus to where we grow and to build the partnerships and customer relationships that belong to Modaxo as a whole." About Modaxo Modaxo is a global technology organization passionate about moving the world's people. Working both together and independently, its collective of businesses is committed to delivering software and technology solutions that help connect people with the places they need to go for work, family, and everyday life. Learn more at Modaxo.com.
Modaxo appoints Ian Woodroofe as Chief Strategy Officer. 02 Oct, 2026, 12:30 GMT New executive role enhances Modaxo's capacity to drive growth, as global transportation veteran joins the leadership team TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Modaxo Inc. ("Modaxo"), a global technology organization focused on moving the world's people, today announced the appointment of Ian Woodroofe as Chief Strategy Officer, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Bill Delaney. Woodroofe will own Modaxo's market and competitive strategy across its verticals: transit operations, fare collection, parking and traffic management, and airports and aviation; will build and coordinate the relationships with customers and partners who work with more than one Modaxo business; and will support Modaxo's M&A process. The newly created role has been established to deliver a portfolio-wide view of Modaxo's growth opportunities and to build the strategic approach for realizing those opportunities. Woodroofe brings more than two decades of experience in international transportation, payments, safety, security and control solutions, most recently in senior business development and transformation roles at Cubic Transportation Systems and Thales. His track record includes building high-performing global teams across diverse geographies and cultures, establishing major industry payment partnerships, and coordinating large accounts across organizational boundaries. Over his career Woodroofe grew Cubic's top-line results by circa $1 billion year-on-year and Thales' top-line results by $3.5 billion over six years, and he is well connected across the global transportation ecosystem. "We are delighted to welcome Ian to the Modaxo family," said Bill Delaney, Chief Executive Officer, Modaxo. "His experience building trust and driving growth across large, complex organizations makes him ideally positioned to help us realize our goal of enabling two billion journeys every day by 2035." "It's an honor to join Modaxo," said Ian Woodroofe, Chief Strategy Officer, Modaxo. "Modaxo's scale and depth of expertise in people movement is impressive, and I'm looking forward to working with the executive team and our portfolio businesses to bring focus to where we grow and to build the partnerships and customer relationships that belong to Modaxo as a whole." About Modaxo Modaxo is a global technology organization passionate about moving the world's people. Working both together and independently, our collective of businesses is committed to delivering software and technology solutions that help connect people with the places they need to go for work, family, and everyday life. Learn more at Modaxo.com.
Modaxo has appointed Ian Woodroofe as chief strategy officer, reporting to chief executive officer Bill Delaney. The newly created role will oversee market and competitive strategy across Modaxo's verticals, including transit operations, fare collection, parking and traffic management, and airports and aviation. Woodroofe brings over 20 years of experience in international transportation and payments solutions. He previously held senior business development and transformation roles at Cubic Transportation Systems and Thales. During his career, he grew Cubic's revenue by approximately $1 billion year-on-year and Thales' revenue by $3.5 billion over six years. The appointment aims to provide a portfolio-wide view of growth opportunities and coordinate relationships with customers and partners working across multiple Modaxo businesses.
Canadian tech specialist Modaxo has launched Aerivo, formerly Airport Terminal Systems, following its acquisition from ADB Safegate. Aerivo provides cloud-based systems for airport terminal operations, helping airports optimise airside operations and improve efficiency. The company's Flightivity suite includes an airport operational database, flight information display system, resource management system and multi-airport operations systems. These solutions focus on streamlining airport processes and addressing resource management challenges. "Modaxo invests in products and people for the long term, and we're thrilled to welcome Aerivo's customers and employees," said Klaas Fokkema, head of aviation at Modaxo. The acquisition strengthens Modaxo's expertise in airport infrastructure technology.
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