Controller (16-month contract)

7shifts•Toronto, ON

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

7shifts is a scheduling and payroll platform designed to help restaurant teams thrive. With an easy-to-use app and industry-specific solutions, 7shifts saves time, reduces errors, and helps keep costs in check for over 55,000 restaurants. Our mission is to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants, with a long-term vision of creating a thriving restaurant industry through the power of connected & engaged teams. As the Controller, you’ll step in to lead a high-performing accounting function. You’ll oversee full-cycle accounting operations, lead month-end and year-end close processes, and coach a team of accounting professionals. You’ll bring a forward-thinking approach to the role by leveraging AI and automation to optimize workflows, improve accuracy, and drive operational efficiency. Reporting to the Senior Director, Accounting & Financial Operations, this role is ideal for someone who builds trust quickly, moves with speed and pragmatism, and is passionate about building scalable, best-in-class financial processes. Note: This is a 16-month contract opportunity with full benefits, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact within a high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

CPA designation with 7+ years of progressive experience in a tech, SaaS, or high-growth scale-up environment
Strong analytical mindset with a track record of identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and driving impactful improvements
5+ years of people leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable to high standards
Proven experience managing the month-end and year-end close processes for a multi-entity, multi-currency organization
Familiarity with Canadian and US payroll standards, with hands-on experience preparing and reviewing payroll across both jurisdictions.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to translate financial insights into business impact for non-financial stakeholders
A high degree of ownership, integrity, and attention to detail, balanced with pragmatism and speed - you build trust quickly, work cross-functionally with ease, and remain composed under pressure
Growth-oriented mindset, curious, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement for both yourself and the business

Nice To Haves

Experience with major ERP systems (NetSuite is highly desirable)
Experience working in the SaaS industry

Responsibilities

Oversee and continuously improve the month-end and year-end close processes, reviewing team deliverables to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Manage full-cycle accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, revenue recognition, equity, and tax compliance.
Mentor, develop, and lead a team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture where individuals are equipped with the skills, guidance, and opportunities they need to grow and do their best work.
Prepare and review monthly flux analysis, delivering clear commentary on monthly business activity, key drivers, and trends.
Own the resolution of technical accounting matters by preparing and reviewing accounting memos that provide clear, well-supported conclusions.
Lead annual compliance filings and reporting in partnership with external experts, including annual payroll filings (Canada and US), SR&ED claims, 409A valuations, and corporate tax returns.
Review and deliver monthly external reports, including investor and compliance reporting.
Coordinate the annual financial statement audit and act as a key contact for external auditors.
Seek out and leverage AI-driven solutions to optimize accounting workflows and continuously improve processes that scale the team’s impact.