Group Financial Controller - Tech/SAAS

Morgan McKinley; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international software company is seeking a Group Financial Controller to join its Finance leadership team. This role focuses on group-wide financial compliance, statutory reporting, and audit oversight, requiring strong leadership, extensive experience in accounting, and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will oversee the global financial close and manage risks across multiple jurisdictions, contributing to the company's growth in Europe and North America.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Consolidation experience required.
• Experience managing international audits and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the global monthly close process.
• Manage and coordinate external financial and tax audits.
• Drive ERP improvements focused on financial controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Accounting

Financial Compliance

Consolidation

Tax Compliance

Education

Accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Our client a dynamic, international Irish-owned software company with headquarters in Dublin and offices across the world. The company are in a high growth phase and are looking to expand its operations in Europe and North America. Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a Dublin-based Group Financial Controller to join the Finance leadership team reporting directly to the CFO, with responsibility for group-wide financial compliance, statutory reporting, and audit oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the global monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting across all entities.
• Lead the preparation of consolidated group financial statements and compliance reporting.
• Manage and coordinate external financial and tax audits across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations, transfer pricing implementation, and global accounting policies.
• Drive ERP improvements focused on financial controls, month-end automation, and audit readiness, in coordination with Finance Ops.
• Lead the accounting and reporting team across global entities. Ensure clarity of responsibilities between FP&A and Operational Finance teams.

The successful candidate must have:

• An Accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA.
• Minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Consolidation experience required
• Proven experience managing international audits and tax compliance.
• Statutory reporting in a SaaS or technology company is a plus.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems is preferred.