Lead Finance Controller (SM), (2-year Fixed Term), Deloitte Global Consulting Services
Posted 11 hours ago
Job Description
Job Type:DTTL - Secondment
Work Model:Remote
Reference code:132275
Primary Location:Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:Toronto, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Halifax, NS; Ottawa, ON; Vancouver, BC
Our Purpose
At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.
By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.
Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.
What will your typical day look like?
We are seeking a highly strategic Lead Controller to oversee financial governance, gross budgetmanagement, contract oversight, staing coordination, and operational execution across GCSDelivery-with a primary focus on the Ascend suite. This role serves as the central integrator acrossglobal stakeholders, ensuring transparency, predictability, and disciplined stewardship across amulti-year investment portfolio that spans technology, operations, and delivery programs
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Global COO teams, MF COOs, DTech, GCS Delivery leaders, and Finance executives.
• Maintain a unified, enterprise view of operational performance, financial posture, risks, andcost drivers across Ascend and related delivery programs.
• Redesign contracting, staffing, and reporting workflows to streamline execution and enable faster, more transparent decision-making.
• Accelerate automation and standardization of key financial and operational processes.
Gross Budget Management - GCS Delivery (Including Ascend)
• Lead end-to-end gross budget stewardship for all GCS Delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, delivery expectations, and multi-year investment plans.
• Integrate Ascend budget management-including contracts, staing, technology spend,and operational allocations-into a single consolidated governance framework.
• Partner with Global, MF, and DTech teams to validate assumptions, track run rates, manageinterdependencies, and mitigate budgetary risk.
• Deliver executive-ready insights on spend trajectory, forecast accuracy, operationalimpacts, and scenario planning across the full GCS Delivery portfolio.
• Ensure alignment of gross budget decisions to categories, LTP guardrails, and investmentsummit priorities.
Investment Model & Governance
• Lead financial planning, multi-year modeling, and cost validation cycles.
• Conduct deep cost and trend analyses across global instances to surface insights andoptimization opportunities.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives aligned with category strategy and operational deliveryneeds.
Contract, Staffing & Resource Oversight
• Serve as the single point of integration for contracts, SOWs, staffing pipelines, and resource allocations.
• Reconcile commitments vs. delivery outcomes, track burn and variances, and surface risksearly with mitigation plans.
• Operate a centralized intake and approval process ensuring consistent governance andtransparency for all contract and staffing actions.
Investment Summit & Chargeback Framework
• Lead development of financial models, scenarios, and executive materials for the annual Investment Summit.
• Define, implement, and manage cost allocation and recharge methodologies in partnershipwith DTTL Finance and MF leaders.
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency across cross-MF chargebacks andallocation cycles.
Team Leadership & Operating Model
• Build and lead a cross-functional team spanning finance, contracts, workforce planning, and operations.
• Establish clear, predictable operating rhythms: cadence reviews, portfolio check-ins,monthly/quarterly cycles, and retrospectives.
• Foster a high-trust, collaborative team culture anchored in clarity, accountability, andshared purpose.
About the team
Deloitte's Global Consulting Services professionals support our global businesses to drive impactand create enduring value for clients in Strategy, Risk & Transactions (SR&T) and Technology &Transformation (T&T). We deliver purpose-driven services and solutions and provide a consistent,best-in-class "One Deloitte" experience around the world.
Enough about us, let's talk about you
• Must be SM level
• Proven leadership of cross-functional or distributed teams
• Strong executive communication and presentation abilities
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning expertise
• Experience managing large-scale budgets in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Operational transformation and process redesign capability
• Deep collaboration skills across Finance, Technology, Operations, Procurement
• Familiarity with chargeback models, allocation methodologies, and contract structures
What Success Looks Like
• A unified financial and operational governance model across GCS Delivery
• Transparent, predictable budget and burn management
• Streamlined contract, staffing, and reporting workflows
• High-quality insights that shape portfolio and investment decisions
• A cohesive, high-performing team with strong operating rhythms
Total Rewards
The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.
Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.
Be yourself, and more.
We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.
You shape how we make impact.
Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you're from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.
Be the leader you want to be
Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.
Have as many careers as you want.
We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles - and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.
The next step is yours
At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively - that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan , Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative .
We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.
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Work Model:Remote
Reference code:132275
Primary Location:Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:Toronto, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Halifax, NS; Ottawa, ON; Vancouver, BC
Our Purpose
At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.
By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.
- Have many careers in one Firm.
- Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
- Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching
Deloitte Global is the engine of the Deloitte network. Our professionals reach across disciplines and borders to develop and lead global initiatives. We deliver strategic programs and services that unite our organization.
What will your typical day look like?
We are seeking a highly strategic Lead Controller to oversee financial governance, gross budgetmanagement, contract oversight, staing coordination, and operational execution across GCSDelivery-with a primary focus on the Ascend suite. This role serves as the central integrator acrossglobal stakeholders, ensuring transparency, predictability, and disciplined stewardship across amulti-year investment portfolio that spans technology, operations, and delivery programs
Strategic Leadership & Advisory
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Global COO teams, MF COOs, DTech, GCS Delivery leaders, and Finance executives.
• Maintain a unified, enterprise view of operational performance, financial posture, risks, andcost drivers across Ascend and related delivery programs.
• Redesign contracting, staffing, and reporting workflows to streamline execution and enable faster, more transparent decision-making.
• Accelerate automation and standardization of key financial and operational processes.
Gross Budget Management - GCS Delivery (Including Ascend)
• Lead end-to-end gross budget stewardship for all GCS Delivery, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, delivery expectations, and multi-year investment plans.
• Integrate Ascend budget management-including contracts, staing, technology spend,and operational allocations-into a single consolidated governance framework.
• Partner with Global, MF, and DTech teams to validate assumptions, track run rates, manageinterdependencies, and mitigate budgetary risk.
• Deliver executive-ready insights on spend trajectory, forecast accuracy, operationalimpacts, and scenario planning across the full GCS Delivery portfolio.
• Ensure alignment of gross budget decisions to categories, LTP guardrails, and investmentsummit priorities.
Investment Model & Governance
• Lead financial planning, multi-year modeling, and cost validation cycles.
• Conduct deep cost and trend analyses across global instances to surface insights andoptimization opportunities.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives aligned with category strategy and operational deliveryneeds.
Contract, Staffing & Resource Oversight
• Serve as the single point of integration for contracts, SOWs, staffing pipelines, and resource allocations.
• Reconcile commitments vs. delivery outcomes, track burn and variances, and surface risksearly with mitigation plans.
• Operate a centralized intake and approval process ensuring consistent governance andtransparency for all contract and staffing actions.
Investment Summit & Chargeback Framework
• Lead development of financial models, scenarios, and executive materials for the annual Investment Summit.
• Define, implement, and manage cost allocation and recharge methodologies in partnershipwith DTTL Finance and MF leaders.
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and consistency across cross-MF chargebacks andallocation cycles.
Team Leadership & Operating Model
• Build and lead a cross-functional team spanning finance, contracts, workforce planning, and operations.
• Establish clear, predictable operating rhythms: cadence reviews, portfolio check-ins,monthly/quarterly cycles, and retrospectives.
• Foster a high-trust, collaborative team culture anchored in clarity, accountability, andshared purpose.
About the team
Deloitte's Global Consulting Services professionals support our global businesses to drive impactand create enduring value for clients in Strategy, Risk & Transactions (SR&T) and Technology &Transformation (T&T). We deliver purpose-driven services and solutions and provide a consistent,best-in-class "One Deloitte" experience around the world.
Enough about us, let's talk about you
• Must be SM level
• Proven leadership of cross-functional or distributed teams
• Strong executive communication and presentation abilities
• Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning expertise
• Experience managing large-scale budgets in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Operational transformation and process redesign capability
• Deep collaboration skills across Finance, Technology, Operations, Procurement
• Familiarity with chargeback models, allocation methodologies, and contract structures
What Success Looks Like
• A unified financial and operational governance model across GCS Delivery
• Transparent, predictable budget and burn management
• Streamlined contract, staffing, and reporting workflows
• High-quality insights that shape portfolio and investment decisions
• A cohesive, high-performing team with strong operating rhythms
Total Rewards
The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.
Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.
Be yourself, and more.
We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.
You shape how we make impact.
Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you're from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.
Be the leader you want to be
Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.
Have as many careers as you want.
We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles - and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.
The next step is yours
At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively - that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan , Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative .
We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).
When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.
Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.
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