Financial Controller

Vaco; Toronto; Remote; CAD 202,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote role

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Group Controller to lead the financial close and reporting for multiple business units. This senior role offers strategic influence, a strong emphasis on internal controls, and opportunities to advance toward Director or VP level.

The position is 100% remote with flexible hours and a focus on collaboration across time zones. Ideal candidates have CPA or equivalent, 10+ years in accounting/finance, and hands-on IFRS/GAAP expertise.

Qualifications

• BS in finance or accounting; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10+ years accounting or finance experience with 2+ years in a management position.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP.
• Detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent ethics and confidentiality.
• Experience with financial integration projects.
• POC accounting exposure would be a plus.
• Ability to collaborate across time zones and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business units for quarter/year-end close and review.
• Identify opportunities to standardize reporting and lead implementation of best practices.
• Assist audits and annual statutory filings; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure revenues, expenses, capex, and reserves are GAAP/IFRS compliant.
• Provide accounting analysis for significant transactions, including business combinations.
• Support reorganizations and restructuring of business units.
• Lead training to enhance financial acumen across the group.
• Review reconciliations and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage financial integration projects for new acquisitions.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for stakeholders with variance analysis.
• Oversee accounting information systems to improve efficiency.
• Deliver insights to leadership for data-driven decisions.
• Foster relationships across the organization; mentor finance staff.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting expertise

Communication

Internal controls

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic finance

Confidentiality

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CPA certification

Job description

Our client is a technology company. They are looking for a Group Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Excellent boss and mentor who is a CA
• 100% remote role
• Lots of upside to grow into a Director or even VP role

About the Opportunity

• Collaborate with business units to ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of financial deliverables for quarter/year-end close
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting practices and lead the implementation of standardized reporting aligned with best in class requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits, as well as the preparation and submission of annual statutory filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure all revenues, operational expenses, capital expenses and reserves are recorded accurately in adherence with GAAP/IFRS and best in class policies.
• Providing comprehensive review and support for accounting analysis related to significant transactions, including business combinations, acquisitions, and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and accurate financial reporting
• Support reorganizations, including the restructuring of business units, by assessing and implementing necessary changes to processes, controls, and daily operations to ensure a smooth transition
• Design and lead training programs aimed at enhancing financial acumen throughout the group
• Conduct regular reviews of account reconciliations and evaluate the control environment to ensure alignment with risk management objectives and strengthen internal controls
• Assist in managing multiple financial integration projects for newly acquired business units, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational financial systems and processes
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal and external stakeholders with a focus on variance analysis, key operating ratios to identify issues, opportunities, and emerging trends for business partners
• Manage and optimize accounting information systems to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting
• Deliver critical insights to leadership to support data-driven decision-making
• Foster and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across the organization
• Offer training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and growth of finance team members

About You

• BS in finance or accounting; CPA or equivalent accounting certification or qualification strongly preferred
• 10+ years accounting or finance experience, 2+ years in a management position preferred
• Hands on exposure to Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting is preferred
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Exemplary personal ethics and integrity, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Proven ability to improve processes and systems for increased efficiency and productivity
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a willingness to work flexible hours when necessary
• Driven, enthusiastic, and focused on delivering results, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues across different time zones and cultural backgrounds
• Strong financial and accounting background
• Commercial knowledge
• Team management and leadership skills
• Effective communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Strategic finance/accounting and tax planning

Salary Range

$145,000 - $155,000 / year

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Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

Having said that Vaco by Highspring believes that the salary range referenced reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).