Senior Controller - Contract

Semtech_EMEA_Limited

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CAN - Richmond, BC Until 9/27/2026 10+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 29, 2026 Last posted July 29, 2026
Job description

Work Location: Richmond, BC, Canada (Monday - Thursday onsite)

12 month contract position

Position Summary: Advises the IoT Connectivity Business Unit on financial health and performance, forecast, reporting, and budgeting activities. This role acts as a strategic partner, resolving operational challenges, improving processes and managing the IoT Connectivity Business Unit FP&A team. They oversee the build-out of commercial FP&A processes, create P&Ls, support integration efforts, and manage financial materials for presentations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a key financial resource and strategic advisor to multiple SLT members

  • Lead weekly and monthly forecast processes for IoT Connectivity Business Unit

  • Provide variance reporting, offering insights on actual vs forecast performance

  • Collaborate with Corporate Finance on integrating BU legacy finance functions

  • Conduct financial analysis for targeted IoT Connectivity Business Unit, supporting investment decisions, special projects, and M&A

  • Manage financial materials for BU BOD presentations, influencing BU and company-level decision making

  • Oversee the annual multi-BU ABP process, ensuring sound financial decisions and projections

  • Support Product Management/Marketing in consensus forecasting and PLM DMD

  • Establish a feedback loop between sales and the BU, developing revenue/booking forecast metrics and KPIs

  • Develop governance and decision-making processes, implementing world-class FP&A practices

  • Lead and nurture a high-performing Finance team within the BU

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or business administration or a related subject

  • 10+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting, ideally in FP&A

  • 3+  years of leadership experience and strong people management skills

  • A self-starter who can work independently and inspire others both in and outside of reporting org

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to influence a desired outcome

  • Organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workflows, both individually and across a team of 10+ individuals

  • Exceptional communication skills and experience presenting to executive management

  • Attention to detail and approaches work with initiative and a strong sense of urgency

  • Business partnership skills and the demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams and across geographical boundaries

  • Proficient with MS Office with Expert Excel knowledge

  • MBA/CPA/CFA preferred

The intent of this job description is to describe the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically included in this description.

All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this position is CAD$145,000 - $160,000.  There are several factors taken into consideration in determining base salary, including but not limited to: job-related qualifications, skills, education and experience, as well as job location and the value of other elements of an employee’s total compensation package

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About this role

Summary

Leads financial planning, analysis, reporting, and team management for IoT Connectivity BU.

Job title

Senior Controller - Contract

Experience level

10+ years

Minimum experience

10+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Onsite in Richmond, BC; hybrid work allowed

Salary

C$145k–C$160k

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

financeaccountingleadershipExcel

Preferred skills

MBACPACFA

Specializations

FP&Afinancial analysisbudgetingforecastingleadership
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Richmond, BC, Canada

Hybrid City