Assistant Controller

Gotvantage; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the advertising industry is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage financial integrity, reporting, and compliance. This role involves overseeing financial statements, treasury management, and collaborating on global initiatives. The ideal candidate will have significant accounting experience and a CPA certification, contributing to a dynamic team culture in a fully remote environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Equity and ownership opportunities

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible work options

Generous PTO and professional development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Experience with audit and tax engagements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Serve as primary contact for corporate tax and audit engagements.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

CPA or similar certification

Tools

QBO

Brex

Plooto

Intacct

Netsuite

Job description

About the Role

As our Assistant Controller, you’ll be responsible for the integrity of financial statements and reporting, compliance with tax and audit standards, treasury, and cash flow management.

What You’ll Do:

1. Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, including owning the month-end workbook and establishing monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements.
2. Review and approve payroll, provide variance analysis, and own treasury functions.
3. Serve as the primary contact for corporate tax, sales tax, and audit engagements, ensuring compliance with all relevant authorities.
4. Collaborate closely with the Director of Finance on global expansion and operational initiatives.
5. Redesign and oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and treasury processes for automated, streamlined workflows.
6. Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure reporting accuracy.
7. Develop a high-performance team culture.

What You Bring:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in management.
• Familiarity with tools like QBO, Brex, Plooto, Intacct, Netsuite is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• CPA or similar certification is a plus (Canada).
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Experience with audit and tax engagements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Equity and ownership opportunities within a growing company.
• Comprehensive health benefits and flexible work options.
• Generous PTO and professional development support.
• Opportunity to influence the sales direction of an innovative advertising platform.

Join Us:

Be part of Vantage’s exciting growth journey. Apply now to help drive product success and position Vantage as a leader in the advertising industry.

About Vantage:

Vantage operates in a $250BN addressable market in North America, experiencing significant disruption. Retailers are transforming digital marketing to acquire customers and explore new profit centers in retail media networks.

Our platform is custom-built for retail media, offering a unique, turnkey solution for integrated retail media networks. We outperform online media benchmarks through automation, machine learning, and AI. Our platform is market-leading, with traction among major retail clients.

We are expanding our team and invite early applicants to join us, offering potential financial upside and a chance to shape our company culture. We value true team players who are passionate about doing great work and driving success for Vantage and our clients.

Headquartered in Toronto and fully remote, our diverse, creative, and fun team values diversity & inclusion, flexibility, and challenging work. We provide comprehensive benefits, stock options, and support for personal growth and well-being. Our employees enjoy generous vacations, paid holidays, sick leave, and accommodations are available upon request.

We appreciate your interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.