Corporate Controller

EquiSoft inc.; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Corporate Controller, where you'll lead financial reporting and drive operational improvements. This full-time role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team, ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and guiding financial assessments for new initiatives. With a strong emphasis on career advancement and a supportive work environment, this position not only challenges your skills but also rewards your contributions. Embrace the chance to thrive in a dynamic setting, where your expertise in accounting and finance will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organization.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement Plan

Telemedicine Program

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver external financial statements on time.
• Manage revenue recognition and month-end financial close.
• Lead annual external audits and improve operational efficiency.

Skills

CPA designation

IFRS knowledge

Microsoft Office

Netsuite

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Netsuite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corporate Controller

What is Equisoft? Equisoft is a global provider of digital solutions for insurance and investment, recognized by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive ecosystem of scalable solutions that help our customers meet all the challenges brought about by this era of digital transformation, thanks to our business needs-driven approach, industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and experts. With its business-driven approach, in-depth industry knowledge, cutting-edge technologies and multicultural team of experts based in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, Equisoft helps its customers meet the challenges of this era of digital transformation.

Why Choose Equisoft? With 950+ employees, we are a stable organization that offers career advancement and fosters a stimulant environment. If that’s not enough, then check out these other perks below:

• Hiring Location: Canada (Montreal)
  
• You are welcome to work in our office, hybrid or remote
  
• Internal job title:Corporate Controller
  
• Full-time Permanent Role
  
• Benefits available day 1: Medical, Dental, Retirement Plan, Telemedicine Program, Employee Assistance Program, etc.
  
• Flexible hours
  
• Number of hours per week: 40
  

Role: The Corporate Controller reports, who reports to the Senior Director - Finance, directly manages and collaborates closely with two financial reporting analysts and four revenue specialists. Responsibilities include:

• Preparing and ensuring timely delivery of all external financial statements.
  
• Managing timely and accurate revenue recognition and month-end financial close.
  
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly reporting packages for the executive team.
  
• Managing both external and internal audits.
  
• Additional responsibilities involve setting financial standards, implementing accounting policies operationally, and maintaining high standards of financial reporting.
  

Your Day with Equisoft:

Responsibilities:

• Accounting operations: Oversee the financial reporting and revenue teams, and manage the financial integration of newly acquired companies.
  
• Financial Reporting: Ensure the timely preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements as per IFRS standards for all group entities.
  
• Leadership and Compliance: Lead annual external audits and collaborate with the Accounting Manager to ensure efficient month-end closes. Continuously identify opportunities for operational improvements.
  
• Support for Business in Major Projects:
  
• Provide financial assessments of new initiatives, guiding teams to maximize financial performance.
  
• Track project costs and benefits, aligning them with established budgets and forecasts.
  

Requirements:

• TechnicalSkills: CPA designation required with 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting. Strong knowledge of IFRS, Microsoft Office, and Netsuite. Experience with IFRS 15 within the technology sector is an asset.
  
• Language Skills: Proficiency in both English and French (spoken and written).
  

Soft skills

• Strategic : You consider the big picture, challenge conventional thinking and demonstrate a high level of business acumen
  
• Analytical : You have excellent problem-solving skills and use data to generate meaningful insights
  
• Organized : You effectively organize and prioritize both your work and your team’s work
  
• Diligent : You are extremely detail oriented and don’t get overwhelmed easily
  
• Dynamic : You embody resilience, drive, and energy that radiates throughout all interactions.
  
• Team player : You welcome collaboration and are passionate about building a high performing team
  

Equisoft is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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