Controller

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Controller overseeing finance processes for a profitable SaaS scale-up. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance in a dynamic, remote environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all accounts
  • Prepare and own internal financial statements and reporting packages for leadership and lead the annual audit process
  • Manage all tax filings and compliance obligations across relevant jurisdictions in Canada and the US
  • Oversee payroll processing and ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely submission across all pay runs
  • Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures
  • Manage the payables and receivables process for the organization; track invoicing and billing for the Company
  • Own the chart of accounts, general ledger, and reconciliation processes
  • Lead the implementation of AI process into the finance and accounting functions
  • Provide guidance and support to a part-time bookkeeper
  • Collaborate closely with the FP&A Manager to ensure actuals are clean, well-documented, and ready for forecasting and analysis
  • Identify and implement process improvements that reduce close cycle time and manual effort
  • Support the CFO with banking relationships and ad hoc financial projects

Requirements:

  • 5+ years in accounting or corporate finance, with meaningful experience in a SaaS or tech environment
  • CPA designation required
  • Deep understanding of ASPE and IFRS, and SaaS revenue recognition
  • Understanding of billing platforms like Maxio and Stripe, payment gateways like Stripe and JPMC, and merchant accounts
  • Hands-on experience with both small and mid-market accounting/ERP platforms (e.g. Xero, Rillet, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar)
  • Strong familiarity with multi-currency accounting and cross-border tax considerations
  • Strong Google Sheets and Google Suite skills

Benefits:

  • strong compensation
  • benefits from day 1
  • RRSP matching
  • learning budget to keep growing