Assistant Controller (9 month contract)

FreshBooks • Waterloo, ON

15h • Remote

About The Position

As an Assistant Controller at FreshBooks, you will oversee essential accounting functions while guiding a specialized Finance team. You will be tasked with enhancing the efficiency of our financial workflows and refining the systems that support our accounting practices. By managing the month-end close cycle, you will guarantee that all financial reporting is both precise and delivered on schedule. This role requires a balance of deep technical proficiency and strong leadership to implement scalable processes that keep pace with our company’s expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including team supervision and month-end close responsibilities
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal accounting best practices
• Experience with NetSuite required
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex reconciliations and journal entries
• Strong Excel skills and general systems-savvy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with strong attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Experience with system integrations or automation
• Capability to make independent decisions and recommend process improvements
• An eagerness to positively contribute to a collaborative, values-driven culture

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, including setting objectives and providing performance feedback.
• Establish, maintain, and recommend improvements for operational accounting procedures and internal controls to enhance efficiency.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Optimize and scale the use of NetSuite through new features, integrations, and automation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and technology teams to resolve issues and support business initiatives.
• Support external auditors and tax advisors, and assist leadership with cash management, budgeting, and forecasting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level