Financial Controller

MatchaCFO; Canada; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in fractional CFO and accounting services seeks a remote accounting professional based in Canada. The role involves managing financial processes for US-based tech startups, offering flexible hours and a supportive team culture. Ideal candidates have extensive accounting experience, particularly with digital startups, and a strong client-service mentality. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and efficiency in financial services.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience, 5+ years with digital technology startups.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to build repeatable processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle month-end close and reporting.
• Produce accurate financial statements for clients.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Client service mentality

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant qualification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Google Workspace

Gusto

Ramp

Job description

Matcha is a fractional CFO & accounting services firm based in Silicon Valley, CA. We deliver modern full-stack services, including FP&A and data pipeline build-out, to US-based digital tech startups (from Seed to Series C) and are trusted advisors to their founders. We leverage the latest technology and streamlined processes to deliver our services.

We are looking for dedicated, positive, self-driven Canada-based team members who are passionate about financial numbers, strive for efficient processes, take ownership, can problem-solve effectively, and have a client-service mentality. Like our clients, we move at 'Silicon Valley speed', and you must perform well in that environment. You must also contribute to our supportive and inclusive team culture.

Your professional relationship with us will be in a remote contracting role. We’re especially excited to work with experienced accounting professionals—including moms—looking for the flexibility to spend more time with their children or care for elderly parents, for example. This role offers adjustable hours (20 to 50 per week, depending on your preference) and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact with fast-growing, US-based tech startups. If you value work-life balance and want to contribute your skills to companies driving innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

We are still small and have big ambitions, so you can become part of the key team enabling Matcha's scalability and growth. Our team is international and fully remote, and that won't change.

To avoid doubt, when we refer to digital tech startups, we mean startups primarily software-based or for which software is a key enabler. These startups frequently have business models such as AI, software as a service (SaaS), mobile applications, and online platforms.We exclude startups that develop and sell primarily physical tech products.

Attributes

• You take pride in our work and consistently deliver a great client experience.
• You are proactive in anticipating and resolving questions, requests, and challenges.
• You are naturally curious, embrace technology, and are committed to learning.
• You enjoy smart problem-solving - can you figure things out if you look hard enough but also know when not to reinvent the wheel and ask for help?
• You notice all the little details and are obsessed with being organized.
• You have the discipline, maturity, and emotional intelligence to work remotely and independently.
• You are comfortable working as part of a diverse team, including with team members from overseas.
• You are effective at leading and teaching team members.
• You are comfortable interacting with clients and maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
• You are willing to get into the details and do what needs to be done to ensure that the Matcha team delivers.

Responsibilities

Service delivery team management and hands-on execution, including:

• General Ledger maintenance and bookkeeping
• Manage full-cycle month-end close and reporting, including account reconciliations
• Produce complete, accurate, and timely financial statements for our clients
• Process payroll and book payroll entries accurately and promptly
• Invoice customers and follow up on customer payments
• Ensure all bills are accurately coded in the payables software and synced to QBO
• Assist in the development and maintenance of cash flow models and financial forecasts
• Assist with the onboarding of new clients and develop core accounting processes to satisfy their accounting needs at their current and future business lifecycle
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and assist with new state registrations
• Identify, propose, and implement opportunities to improve workflow productivity

Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of directly relevant accounting experience, of which at least the last 5+ years with DIGITAL (!) technology startups
• Ideally, a strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online and US apps like Gusto and Ramp
• Proficient with Google Workspace, including Google Docs/Sheets
• Able to learn new software and procedures quickly and apply appropriate solutions to improve efficiencies
• Ability to prioritize and manage time to meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong team management skills
• Proven ability to build repeatable processes and document procedures
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• CPA/ACCA/Chartered Accountant qualification (or on track) required

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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