Strategic Finance Controller — Build from Ground Up

Borderless AI; Toronto; On-site; CAD 181,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch daily

Benefits package

In-office 5 days a week (Toronto HQ)

Job summary

Borderless AI is seeking an experienced Controller to build our accounting and finance function from the ground up as we scale globally. You will own financial reporting, tax, transfer pricing, AP/AR, and accounting policies in a fast-moving startup environment.

With 8+ years in accounting/finance and a CPA designation, you’ll design processes and controls from scratch and lead a growing team. This is a Toronto HQ in-person role, five days a week.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a growth-stage startup.
• Proven track record building an accounting/finance function from 0 to 1.
• Deep expertise across financial reporting, tax, transfer pricing, and AP/AR.
• CPA designation (or equivalent) required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS; multi-jurisdiction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the accounting and finance function from the ground up.
• Own financial reporting: monthly, quarterly, and annual statements; month-/year-end close.
• Own tax compliance and filings across jurisdictions; coordinate with external tax advisors.
• Develop and maintain transfer pricing policies for global operations.
• Own AP/AR, vendor payments, invoicing, and collections.
• Own cash management and forecasting, runway analysis, and cash flow forecasting.
• Design, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, banks, and other vendors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Financial reporting

Tax & transfer pricing

GAAP/IFRS

Team leadership

Education

CPA designation (or equivalent)

Job description

Borderless AI is seeking an experienced Controller to build our accounting and finance function from the ground up as we scale globally. You will own financial reporting, tax, transfer pricing, AP/AR, and accounting policies in a fast-moving startup environment.

With 8+ years in accounting/finance and a CPA designation, you’ll design processes and controls from scratch and lead a growing team. This is a Toronto HQ in-person role, five days a week.