Controller

Larus Technologies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Ottawa is seeking a motivated finance professional to lead their accounting functions. The successful candidate will manage payroll, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for a high-growth venture. This full-time role offers opportunities for career growth and requires a university degree and CPA designation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance

Competitive vacation and paid time off

Company-sponsored team-building events

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years related finance work experience.
• In-house accounting/finance experience in the technology sector is an asset.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Accounting and bookkeeping.
• Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes and related reporting.
• Payroll processing and customer engagement tracking.

Skills

Cloud-based accounting systems

Payroll management and processing

Education

University degree in business, commerce, finance, or equivalent

CPA designation

Job description

Job Summary

Full-time: 37.5 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: Ottawa Office (5 days per week), 170 Laurier Ave West, Suite 310, K1P 5V5

Reporting To: vCFO

We are bringing our bookkeeping and accounting function in-house, and as such, we are seeking a motivated finance professional to lead this role. The Controller will report to the virtual CFO, with dotted-line reporting to the CEO. The role will encompass all aspects of accounting and finance associated with an early-stage technology venture, including payroll, bookkeeping, monthly closes, financial reporting, annual review/audit engagements, income and commodity tax returns, and customer engagement tracking and reporting.

As the first full-time finance role in a high-growth venture, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for all the accounting-related functions of the Company, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Accounting and bookkeeping;
• Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes and related reporting;
• Payroll (performed monthly and includes both salaried and hourly employees);
• Customer engagement tracking, including determination of revenue recognition, following up on the collection of open invoices, and calculating/reporting on engagement profitability.
• Annual review or audit examination (August 31st year-end);
• Quarterly HST/GST/QST filings;
• Annual corporate income tax return, including T661 (SRED) claim;
• Working with the vCFO, preparation of the annual Corporate Budget and related multi-year financial projections; and,
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Some individuals are less likely to apply for a job unless they consider they are a perfect match. At Larus Technologies, we welcome motivated individuals to our diverse and inclusive workplace. Thus, if you are excited about this role but do not have every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Expected qualifications include:

• University degree in business, commerce, finance, or the equivalent;
• CPA designation;
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada;
• Reliability clearance, or eligibility to meet qualifications to immediately obtain a Canadian Government security clearance (typically requires the candidate to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada);
• Minimum of 2 years related finance work experience;
• In-house accounting/finance experience is considered an asset, specifically in the technology sector; and,
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

Technical Skill Requirements, working knowledge of:

• Cloud-based accounting systems (i.e. Quickbooks Online)
• Payroll management and processing is considered an asset

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package;
• Comprehensive Health and Dental insurance package;
• Competitive vacation and paid time off;
• Company-sponsored team-building events; and
• Learning and development opportunities.

About Larus

Larus Technologies Corporation (http://www.larus.com) is an Ottawa-based software product and research company capable of developing intelligent systems and engineering simulations primarily for business, Defence and security applications. Larus’ core business areas include Data Analytics and Fusion Solutions, including the Total::Insight™ Decision Support System and the Total::Perception™ Systems Simulation Engine, Software Engineering Services, primarily in the Public Security and Defence sectors; and Research and Engineering, focusing on innovations in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Science.

We invite enthusiastic and qualified applicants to submit their cover letter and resume through our JazzHR system.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Larus, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Larus has an accommodation process and provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities. If you have specific ergonomic needs or require other accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please don’t hesitate to contact Larus at [e-mail]