Financial Controller

Moonshot • Toronto, ON

10d • CA$110,000 - CA$130,000 • Remote

About The Position

Moonshot is seeking a Financial Controller to join their finance team. This role is crucial in driving the organization forward by enhancing financial processes, managing cash, and fulfilling reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will have a passion for international finance and a desire to work for an organization dedicated to tackling online harms. This is a remote position, but candidates must be based in Ontario, Canada, due to employment and regulatory requirements. Moonshot is committed to diversity and inclusion, strongly encouraging applications from individuals belonging to marginalized communities.

Requirements

• CPA qualification (or ACCA equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar finance role.
• Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting.
• Strong expertise in risk analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace (especially Google Sheets) or MS Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organised.
• Ability to complete tasks within tight deadlines.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and tenacious in identifying and investigating inconsistencies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Eligibility to work in Canada.
• Ability to undertake and pass any relevant security clearance procedures per clients' needs.

Nice To Haves

• Availability for immediate start or short notice period.
• Experience preparing for and facilitating audits.
• Grant reporting and project accounting experience.
• Xero bookkeeping experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cash forecasting process in both the short and medium term.
• Lead the multi-currency consolidation of five operating companies across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the United States.
• Prepare and analyse project profitability, variance analysis, and management reports.
• Liaise with project teams on a monthly basis regarding adherence to grant/contract rules, billing, and margin reporting.
• Support the Finance Director in preparing monthly and quarterly KPI and financial reports for clients, investors, and the Board.
• Facilitate the annual audit process with external auditors.
• Provide line management to one direct report.
• Work with external payroll agents to process and review payroll for UK, US, Canada, and Ireland entities.
• Process and review accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely reconciliation with monthly supplier accounts.
• Coordinate and participate in regular meetings with clients and the leadership team.
• Ensure compliance across the organisation, including statutory and sales tax returns across all entities.
• Investigate any financial inconsistencies.
• Undertake other activities as required.

Benefits

• 25 days paid vacation leave, plus Statutory Holiday
• Group healthcare package, including coverage for partners and children (80% Co-Insurance).
• Dental & Vision Insurance (80% Co-Insurance).
• Life & LTD Disability Insurance.
• 24/7 access to counselling via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous maternity and paternity leave: 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity leave.
• All permanent employees are granted share options upon employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed