Corporate Controller

Clever Digital Marketing; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing firm in Canada seeks a Corporate Controller to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency. This role includes ownership of financial reporting, managing accounts and payroll, and contributing to strategic processes. The ideal candidate has over a decade of accounting experience, is proficient with QuickBooks Online, and possesses strong analytical skills. A hybrid work model is offered, with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with bonus structure

Flexible hybrid work environment

Comprehensive group benefits including health and dental

Company-provided MacBook and home office budget

Work abroad policy

Opportunities for team connections

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and reliable
• Strong accounting and financial expertise
• Proactive mindset to refine processes
• Ability to support efficient workflows

Responsibilities

• Own all end-to-end reporting functions including monthly 3-statement reports
• Manage accounts receivable and payable functions
• Process payroll for 90 employees using QuickBooks Online
• Improve operational inefficiencies by designing new processes
• Manage company cash flow and internal controls

Skills

10+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience

Proficiency with QuickBooks Online

Understanding of corporate financial strategy

Well-versed in A/P, A/R best practices

Understanding of multi-currency payroll processing

Superb MS Excel skills

Expertise in system relationships

Forecasting and budgeting experience

Strong knowledge of Canadian and USA tax regulations

Financial analysis skills

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Corporate Controller

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Canada

Description

Role Corporate Controller

Who We Are At Clever Digital Marketing, we are a dynamic powerhouse of digital marketing experts and advisors committed to empowering large‑scale home improvement companies by fueling their top‑line revenue. Through our paid advertising & strategic advising, we've bridged the gaping void in the industry that lacked a highly profitable digital lead vendor. Our constant innovative service allowed us to establish a prominent presence in this space and partner with over 60 large‑scale home improvement companies across the USA & Canadian markets.

Mission: At Clever Digital Marketing, we are on a mission to empower large‑scale home improvement companies by fueling their top‑line revenue through innovative digital marketing strategies. By bridging the gap in the industry for a highly profitable digital lead vendor, we’ve created a unique space where growth isn’t just supported—it’s catalyzed.

Product: Clever Digital Marketing delivers outcome‑driven paid advertising and strategic advising solutions. We don’t focus on clicks and impressions—we focus on net sales. Our customized, data‑driven strategies are tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring measurable impact and scalable profitability.

Scale: In just three years, we’ve partnered with over 50 large‑scale home improvement companies across the USA and Canada, helping them generate $250 million in revenue. By integrating seamlessly with our partners and leveraging our core value of Extreme Ownership, we’ve set bold targets, driving shared success. We’re on track to help our clients achieve $325 million in revenue next year.

Impact: As trusted subject matter experts in the home improvement space, we are redefining what it means to deliver value. Our commitment to authenticity and collaboration ensures we remain a powerhouse of growth, innovation, and measurable results for every client we serve.

Who We Are Looking For We are seeking a detail‑oriented and reliable Corporate Controller to join our expanding accounting operations team. This leadership role, reporting directly to the Founders, is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining organized records, and supporting efficient workflows that empower our business to scale with confidence. The ideal candidate will not only bring strong accounting and financial expertise but also a proactive mindset, helping us refine processes, streamline reporting, and provide insights that drive smarter decision‑making. As Clever grows, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment where your work directly supports both day‑to‑day financial health and long‑term strategic success of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Own all end‑to‑end reporting functions including monthly 3‑statement standard reports, report analysis and insights, management reports based on departments and projects and any ad hoc KPI reporting.
• Manage and own all accounts receivable functions including invoicing, business‑to‑business collections, customer management and account reconciliations.
• Manage and own all accounts payable functions including invoice booking, coding, managing vendor inquiries, cheque runs/EFTs and reconciliations.
• Manage and own payroll processing for 90 hourly and salaried employees across Canada and the United States using QuickBooks Online.
• Utilize 20‑30% of time to focus on organization strategy, improve operational inefficiencies by designing and implementing new processes and systems.
• Manage and grow accounting team commensurate with the needs of the organization.
• Manage and own a consistent monthly close and reporting process.
• Build finance team at Clever and ensure growth of existing team.
• Manage company cash flow to ensure cash needs are met.
• Optimize, understand and manage a multiple entity structure in Canada and the US.
• Maintain operational internal controls, audit and tax support.
• Multi‑department management reporting.
• Multi‑currency accounting.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of accounting or bookkeeping experience in small to midsized organizations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online.
• Understanding of corporate financial strategy.
• Well‑versed in A/P, A/R best practices.
• Understanding of multi‑currency payroll processing.
• Superb MS Excel skills.
• Expertise in system relationships and how to maximize information utilization.
• Forecasting and budgeting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian and USA tax regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Financial analysis skills are required to drive business decision making.
• CPA preferred.
• Greater Toronto preferred. While the role is remote, one day in the office (Wednesday) is preferred.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation that includes a clear bonus/OTE structure.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work environment, with the option to collaborate in person at our beautiful Vaughan office whenever you need a change of pace.
• Comprehensive group benefits, including health, dental, RRSP matching and more, to support your well‑being.
• An incredible team and culture. We’re a high‑performance, feedback‑oriented, and data‑driven organization where everyone is empowered to succeed.
• A company‑provided MacBook and a home office budget to help you create your ideal workspace.
• Merch, as you need it.
• A work abroad policy to support you when you need a fresh perspective or a new working environment.
• Opportunities to connect with teammates in person, whether at our Vaughan office, through meetups across Canada, or at company‑wide events and off‑sites.
• Founders who are truly invested in the growth and success of the company and all individuals.