Controller

Elby Professional Recruitment Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech platform in Toronto is seeking a detail-oriented Controller to manage financial operations and team leadership. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years of experience, a CPA designation, and fluency in Mandarin. Responsibilities include overseeing accounting operations, implementing internal controls, and collaborating with various business units to optimize financial performance. This role is pivotal for driving growth and requires strong leadership in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring accounting and finance team members.
• Leading all aspects of accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining internal control systems.
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Working closely with Product, Risk, and Growth teams.

Skills

Team Leadership

Financial Operations & Reporting

Internal Controls & Audit

Budgeting & Forecasting

Business Partnership

Fluent in Mandarin

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Join one of Canada's fastest-growing fintech platforms, transforming how people pay, save, and earn rewards! My client is seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Controller to oversee the day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This pivotal role is instrumental in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust internal controls, and fueling our rapid expansion with sound financial management. The ideal candidate brings solid, progressive experience in accounting and finance operations within a high-growth environment, capable of blending hands‑on execution with inspiring team leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Managing and mentoring accounting and finance team members and promoting accuracy, accountability, and efficiency across all financial workflows.
• Financial Operations & Reporting: Leading all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, AP / AR, payroll, and month‑end close. This involves preparing and reviewing accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP, managing cash flow, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Internal Controls & Audit: Designing, implementing, and maintaining robust internal control systems. The Controller will also coordinate and support external audits and tax filings, driving continuous improvement in accounting processes, documentation, and system automation.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with business unit leaders, monitoring actuals vs. budgets, providing variance analysis with actionable insights, and maintaining strong cost control discipline to optimize expense efficiency.
• Business Partnership: Working closely with Product, Risk, and Growth teams to align financial tracking with business performance. This includes providing financial data and insights that support operational and strategic decision-making and assisting in evaluating new initiatives, partnerships, and vendor contracts from a financial perspective.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 6-10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Must have a CPA designation
• Must be fluent in Mandarin
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization. Interested and qualified candidates please apply today. We would like to thank all applicants however only those under consideration will be contacted.

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