Controller

Jagger; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Jagger, a fast-growing AI startup in Toronto, is seeking a Global Controller to own the entire finance and accounting function reporting directly to the CEO.

This hands-on role demands a CPA, 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience, and a track record of leading a Controller function at a VC-backed startup. You will build scalable finance processes to support rapid growth and manage treasury, tax, and audits.

Qualifications

• CPA designation is required.
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting background at Manager level (Big 4 preferred).
• Owned the Controller function at a VC-backed startup.
• Hands-on and willing to roll up sleeves.
• Strong operator with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Prepare and oversee IFRS financial statements.
• Lead the external audit end-to-end.
• Build and scale financial processes to support rapid growth.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, and working capital.
• Manage all corporate tax filings including SR&ED.
• Own the budget and forecasting process.

Skills

Hands-on

Ownership mindset

Strong operator

Education

CPA designation (required)

8–12 years accounting experience

Job description

We're partnered with a fast-growing AI startup in Toronto looking to bring on a Global Controller to the team.

This is hands on opportunity where you'll own the entire finance and accounting function reporting directly into the CEO.

What you'll be doing

• Owning month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Preparing and overseeing IFRS financial statements
• Leading the external audit end-to-end
• Building and scaling financial processes to support rapid growth
• Overseeing treasury, cash management, and working capital
• Managing all corporate tax filings including SR&ED
• Owning the budget and forecasting process

Who you are

• CPA designated (required)
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting experience
• Started your career in public accounting at the Manager level (Big 4 preferred)
• Have owned the Controller function at a VC-backed start up
• Hands‑on — you're not above rolling up your sleeve
• Strong operator who thrives on ownership and building from scratch