Corporate Controller - Remote role

Vaco LLC; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated Controller to join our client's growing team in Toronto. This role leads the finance function, oversees all accounting, and partners with the global team to ensure accurate financial operations.

The successful candidate will manage monthly close, consolidate multi-entity financials under US GAAP, coordinate with external auditors, and mentor a small accounting team, with opportunity to influence cash flow forecasting and revenue recognition.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required, audit training preferred.
• 2+ years of SaaS experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is an asset.
• Experience coaching a small accounting team.
• NetSuite experience is an asset.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the company and subsidiaries.
• Consolidate financial statements from multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidated reports under US GAAP and for Private Equity stakeholders.
• Oversee external audit preparation and compliance.
• Develop cash flow forecasting and budgeting with FP&A.
• Mentor accounting staff in the Philippines.

Skills

SaaS experience

US GAAP knowledge

Strong communication

Leadership / mentoring

Advanced Excel

Education

CPA designation

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Controller to join our client's growing team in Toronto. This role will be a key member of the finance leadership team, responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and driving process improvements. This is a critical role that will own the accounting function and work closely with the global team to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process for the company and its subsidiaries
• Consolidate financial statements from three operating entities and four holding companies
• Prepare and analyze consolidated financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with US GAAP (upcoming US GAAP conversion coming up)
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for Private Equity stakeholders

Audit and Compliance:

• Oversee external audit preparation and support
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Partner with external tax advisor to ensure tax compliance

Management:

• Own the financial reporting function and ensure timely and accurate delivery of financial information to stakeholders
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasting and planning processes
• Work with the financial planning team to understand revenue recognition and accruals during the month-end closing process

Team Management:

• Provide oversight and direction to the accounting team in the Philippines
• Foster a strong working relationship with the CFO, financial planning team, and other relevant stakeholders

Technical Accounting:

• Conduct technical accounting research and provide guidance on complex accounting matters

What We Need From You:

• CPA designated (audit training preferred)
• 2+ years of relevant experience within SaaS
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of US GAAP is an asset
• Experience coaching and mentoring a small team
• System savvy, experience with NetSuite is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills

Next Steps:

• We here at Clarity Recruitment would like to thank you for your application
• Only those chosen for a phone interview will be contacted via email and text to set up a phone interview

Clarity Recruitment and our client are firmly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Our clients welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of their staff, including, but not limited to, women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Please notify us if you require accommodation in the application process.