Financial Controller

Talantir; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a hands-on Finance Controller to lead the financial function of a fast-growing Canadian elections management company. You will oversee full-cycle accounting, manage project accounting, ensure regulatory compliance in Canada, and build scalable financial systems with strong internal controls to support growth.

This is a builder role — ideal for someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves.

Qualifications

• CPA (Canada) designation strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years progressive finance experience in senior management roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting (GL, AP, AR, payroll, close) and monthly/ quarterly/ annual statements.
• Ensure ASPE compliance and CRA tax filings for Canada.
• Manage cash flow, banking, and working capital; coordinate audits.
• Lead project accounting: budgets, cost codes, revenue recognition.
• Develop budgets/forecasts and board-ready reports.
• Build dashboards and scalable financial reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and governance for government-facing ops.
• Oversee SOWs, bids, and government contracts pricing analysis.

Skills

ASPE

QuickBooks

CRA compliance

Project accounting

Financial modeling

Education

CPA (Canada) designation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Pro Advisor Certification

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Finance Controller to lead the financial function of a fast-growing Canadian elections management company. This role combines strategic financial leadership with day-to-day execution. You will oversee full-cycle accounting, manage all phases of project accounting, ensure compliance with Canadian regulatory standards, and build scalable financial system with strong internal controls to support growth.

This is a builder role — ideal for someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves. Need strong Quickbooks experience (ideally Pro Advisor certification) & technological acumen, demonstrated excellence in project accounting, and a work history of successfully implementing financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Full-Cycle Accounting & Financial Operations (Hands-On)
  • Oversee and execute full-cycle accounting (GL, AP, AR, payroll oversight, month-end close).
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with:
    • *ASPE*
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • * CRA requirements (HST/GST filings, payroll remittances, corporate tax coordination)
    • Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and working capital.
    • Lead year-end processes and coordinate external auditors and tax advisors.
    • Implement and maintain strong internal controls.
    • Oversee and review project RFP and statement of work details.
• 2. Full Lifecycle Project Accounting (Core Requirement)
  • Oversee project setup (budgets, cost codes, billing terms).
  • Support pricing and bid analysis for government contracts.
  • Monitor project budgets vs. actuals.
  • Track deferred revenue, accrued revenue, and contract assets/liabilities.
• 3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
  • Develop annual operating budgets and rolling forecasts.
  • Prepare board-ready financial reporting packages.
  • Build financial models to assess:
    • Geographic expansion
    • Staffing needs
    • Infrastructure investments
    • Technology development
  • Conduct scenario planning (e.g., election cycle variability).
  • Manage runway and capital planning.
• 4. Regulatory & Governance Compliance (Canada-Focused)
  • Ensure compliance with:
    • *Elections Canada regulations (where applicable)*
    • Provincial electoral bodies (as required by contracts)
  • Maintain proper documentation for government audits.
  • Ensure proper handling of public funds where applicable.
  • Support procurement compliance and contract reporting obligations.
• 5. Systems & Infrastructure Development
  • Help in the development of Quickbooks platform.
  • Build scalable reporting dashboards.
  • Document financial policies and procedures.
  • Establish approval workflows and controls suitable for government-facing operations.

Qualifications

• Education
  • CPA (Canada) designation strongly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years progressive finance experience in Senior Management roles.
• Technical Competencies
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • ASPE
    • Quickbooks (Ideal Pro Advisor Certification)
    • CRA compliance and tax processes
    • Project accounting methodologies
  • Experience in:
    • Project-based or contract-driven environments
    • Government contracting or public-sector clients (asset)
    • Early-stage or high-growth companies (strong asset)
    • Experience leading audits and interacting with CRA
    • Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Personal Attributes
  • Builder mindset — comfortable creating structure from scratch
  • Tech savvy, able to work different systems
  • Hands-on and execution-oriented
  • High integrity and discretion (critical in elections environment)
  • Strong communicator with board-level credibility
  • Calm under pressure and deadline-driven
  • Risk-aware and compliance-focused
  • Excellent in Quickbooks.
  • Ability to build dashboards and KPIs

Pay: $110,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Experience

• QuickBooks: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification

• Chartered Professional Accountant designation (required)

Work Location

Remote