Controller - SAAS

Professional Staffing; Canada; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical insurance

Flexible PTO policy

Monthly work from home stipend

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A leading financial service firm is seeking a Financial Controller. This role involves managing accounting operations, overseeing compliance with regulations, and providing financial analyses. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in accounting with CA/CPA certification. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible remote work options, ideally based in Toronto or Kitchener.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant accounting and controllership experience.
• Mix of Private/Public Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of US-GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close processes including analysis and reconciliation.
• Oversee multi-currency consolidations and financial transactions.
• Manage and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

Customer orientation

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

CA / CPA certification

Tools

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Microsoft tools

Google tools

Quickbooks

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$150,000.00/yr - CA$180,000.00/yr

As our Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for a diverse range of contributions. You'll do everything from ensuring timely and accurate GAAP financial reporting and implementing new processes for company growth to liaising with investors, banks, counsel, vendors, and customers.

We’ll be excited to hear your recommendations on process improvements and overall operational performance. We’re counting on you to manage the day to day accounting operations, ensuring vendors are paid on time, expenses are in-line with company objectives, and compliance with all regulations. Reporting to the VP Finance & Operations, the Controller will have an active and independent voice that will be critical in all financial considerations of the business.

This opportunity is meant for an ambitious, experienced professional seeking to make an impact and grow his/her career with the ability to advance within the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close processes, including general ledger review, journal entries, and analysis and reconciliation of P&L and balance sheet accounts
• Oversee multi-currency consolidations, intercompany reconciliations, cross-border financial transactions, and transfer pricing arrangements
• Oversight of accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, T&E reimbursement, payroll, and customer / vendor contract management
• Manage and develop accounting team by providing active mentorship and coaching
• Provide proactive analyses to identify issues and understand fluctuations in balances and provide meaningful analyses to stakeholders
• Review, improve, and implement new processes and systems with a focus on simplification, scale, standardization, optimization, and adequate internal controls
• Manage relationships with external accounting firms, tax advisors, and other 3rd party professional advisors
• Manage annual external financial statement audit process and prepare necessary workpapers
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations in US, Canada and our international locations - Portugal and India
• Partner with VP Finance & Operations on corporate governance, ad hoc analyses for monthly financial reporting, systems selection and implementation, board meetings, investor relations, budgeting and forecasting process

Qualifications and Experience

• 8+ years of relevant accounting and controllership experience (mix of Private/ Public Big 4 experience a plus)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance preferred)
• bCA / CPA, strong knowledge of US-GAAP, IFRS and internal controls. Knowledge of accounting regulations, compliance, and reporting under U.S. GAAP/IFRS
• Proficient with Revenue Recognition, Stock Compensation, Intangible Assets and other technical accounting concepts
• Experience working on a small team at a high growth B2B Enterprise SaaS company
• Customer Oriented, Team Player, Decisive, Trustworthy, Agile, Tenacious, and Focused on Impact
• Problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Proficient with Google and Microsoft tools
• Proficient with Sage Intacct, Netsuite (or other similar ERPs)
• Working knowledge of other financial tools: Airbase for AP, Carta, Salesforce and Quickbooks
• Generous supplemental medical insurance coverage for yourself and your family
• Flexible PTO policy
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• We are 100% Distributed - work from almost anywhere. Ideal candidate would be located in Toronto or Kitchener.
• Monthly work from home stipend to cover cellphone and utilities
• Salary paying up to 180K Plus Equity, salary is negotiable

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada

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