Business Unit Controller

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Business Unit Controller to join our JCAI business unit, which is part of TKH Airport Solutions Group (HQ in the Netherlands). JCAI offers SaaS and other solutions to support airports and airlines during winter operations. This is a pivotal role steering the business through the next phase of growth. You will be responsible for driving the integrity of financial reporting, business performance management, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations across jurisdictions.

Do you have a hands-on mentality as well as a mindset for growth, and do you enjoy building organizations and processes in a dynamic and international environment – we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Business Control & Performance Management

• Act as a financial business partner to business unit leadership

• Track KPIs and financial performance against targets; identify variances and corrective actions

• Provide financial insights, scenario analysis, and decision support for investments, pricing, and growth initiatives

• Support strategic planning and business case evaluations

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the business (support, challenge, or contribute ideas)

Financial Control

• Ensure complete financial reporting in line with accounting standards and group policies

• Oversee close processes for the business unit

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with internal financial policies

• Coordinate internal and external audits and address audit findings

Cash Management & Working Capital

• Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning for the business unit

• Optimize working capital (receivables, payables, inventory)

• Monitor credit risk and customer payment behaviour

Tax Control

• Ensure compliance with local and international tax (corporate tax, GST, withholding tax, etc.) and statutory regulations

• Coordinate tax filings, tax audits, and interactions with tax authorities

• Work closely with external advisors and internal tax teams and interact when needed with tax or other authorities.

Your Profile

• A bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

• Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred

• 7-10 years of experience in controlling, finance, or audit roles

• Strong understanding of financial reporting and performance management.

• Self-starter, able to work independently and effective in collaboration with others and across departments, pragmatic and hands-on.

• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills

• Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills

• Fluent in English

• Canadian citizenship

• Region Toronto

Interested and looking for a challenging yet fulfilling job that will make you proud? Please contact our HR manager Kimberlie Elevelt via +31 (0) or apply directly.

We kindly request, for this position, applications from candidates who have Canadian citizenship. This is due to specific requirements and considerations related to the position. We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

About us

At TKH Airport Solutions, we are committed to revolutionizing the aviation industry by providing sustainable and innovative airfield solutions. We believe that airfields should not only be safe and efficient but also environmentally friendly and technologically advanced. With this vision in mind, we have made it our mission to create green, smart, and safe airfields that are equipped with reliable, cutting-edge airfield lighting technology that reduces their environmental footprint.

TKH Airport Solutions is one of the operating companies of the Dutch stock-listed TKH Group NV, a leading technology company specialized in the development of innovative, client-centric systems that drive success in automation, digitalization and electrification. Being part of the TKH Group, our company can build on a history of 90 years in smart connectivity, energy distribution and AGL.