Controller
About The Position
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will lead an existing team of finance professionals while overseeing the month, quarter and year-end close process. Additionally, the Controller will work closely with the senior management operations teams in the Business Unit they will support as their trusted business advisor. Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts which are accounted for under IFRS 15, including regular review of WIP schedules. Review account reconciliations, analyze results, and prepare reporting to senior management on a monthly and quarterly basis. Assist the business and operational leaders with monthly forecasting. Become a business partner by providing support and analysis to the business and operational leaders. Manage, coach and mentor a team of finance professionals. Ensure internal controls are in place and identify potential risks and controls to mitigate them. Identify, improve and standardize finance processes. Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during reviews and the interim and year-end audit. Special projects and ad hoc reports (ex: due diligence and integration of new acquisitions). Evaluate and implement AI tools to automate routine finance tasks, improve close efficiency, and strengthen management reporting.
Requirements
- 5+ years of work experience within a large accounting firm and/or experience in industry
- CPA Designation
- Experience with complex revenue recognition (project accounting, software accounting)
- Experience with IFRS
- Intermediate to advanced skills with Excel
- Good practical knowledge of Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Lead an existing team of finance professionals
- Oversee the month, quarter and year-end close process
- Work closely with senior management operations teams as a trusted business advisor
- Review complex revenue recognition for software contracts under IFRS 15
- Regularly review WIP schedules
- Review account reconciliations, analyze results, and prepare reporting to senior management
- Assist business and operational leaders with monthly forecasting
- Provide support and analysis to business and operational leaders
- Manage, coach and mentor a team of finance professionals
- Ensure internal controls are in place and identify potential risks and controls to mitigate them
- Identify, improve and standardize finance processes
- Prepare audit requests and respond to queries during reviews and audits
- Conduct special projects and ad hoc reports (e.g., due diligence and integration of new acquisitions)
- Evaluate and implement AI tools to automate routine finance tasks, improve close efficiency, and strengthen management reporting
Benefits
- Opportunities to grow your career
- 3 weeks' vacation when starting, 4 weeks after 3 years, and 5 weeks after 7 years of service
- 5 personal days per year
- Lifestyle rewards
- Flexible work options (office, remote, hybrid)
- Group insurance paid 100% by the employer starting from your first day of employment
- Employee stock ownership and RRSP/401k programs
- Competitive Total Rewards program
- Health benefits
- RRSP matching
- Stock option
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
