Corporate Controller
Our client, a specialized Canadian SaaS Company with offices across Canada and the US, is looking for a Corporate Controller.
Overview:
- Reports directly to the CFO
- This is a remote position based in Canada; there is a preference for a GTA-based candidate.
- This position will require up to 15% travel.
- This is a full-time position; the incumbent can either be engaged as a Consultant (via their own corporation) or as a T4 Employee.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day finance and accounting functions, including:
o Lead a team of finance professionals.
o Lead the budgeting, planning and forecasting processes and improve reporting capabilities.
o Own Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and related functions.
o Proactively suggest and implement cash management strategies.
o Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
o Establish, document, and communicate system-wide accounting and financial reporting policies; establish and monitor internal control policies and procedures.
o Lead tax planning and optimization.
o Provide accurate and timely information to facilitate management decisions and maximize profitable growth.
- Lead a number of key initiatives, including:
o Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
o Special projects.
o Process optimization and process development.
- Perform in-depth accounting and analysis for various organizations.
- Provide leadership over interim and year-end audit engagements, overseeing auditor coordination and ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with IFRS.
- Participate in organizational strategic planning and risk management.
- Strategically partner with the leadership team to provide insight and counsel to drive corporate strategy and position the company for growth.
- Implement and leverage tools that track and support key business metrics and KPI’s.
- Completing other duties as required.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as business, accounting, or finance is required.
- CPA designation is strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant work experience is required.
- Experience working as a Controller is required.
- Experience working for a national accounting firm is preferred.
- Experience working in SaaS is strongly preferred.
- Expert knowledge of the following is required:
o Organizational financial management and accounting
o Best practices for leadership, governance, and management
- Previous experience working for an accounting firm with exposure to a wide range of organizations across various sectors.
- M&A experience is preferred.
- Strong financial acumen is required, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, facility and corporate P&L management, transfer pricing, financial reporting and auditing.