VP, Contrôleur(se) corporatif(ve)

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.•Montreal, QC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a VP Corporate Controller to join our Finance team. You will have executive responsibility for the global financial control function, including accounting, revenue, and accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions. Reporting to the CFO, this role requires a leader who is both operational and strategic, capable of thriving in a dynamic public company environment. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with IFRS standards and maintaining a robust SOX control environment, while also mentoring and developing a high-performing global team.

Requirements

CPA designation (or equivalent) required
15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 8+ years in management and at least 5+ years in a "Senior Director" or "Head of" role
Demonstrated experience in leading and being responsible for the financial control function within a large, multinational public company
In-depth expertise in IFRS standards and SOX compliance
Proven experience in directly managing multiple financial functions such as AR, AP, and Revenue
Strong leadership, mentoring, and team development experience with high-performing, geographically dispersed teams
Solid experience in process transformation and automation aimed at reducing manual tasks, accelerating closing, and strengthening internal controls
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to executive management
Excellent command of English. As a global company with employees and clients outside of Quebec, proficiency in English as a working language is required for this position.

Nice To Haves

Excellent French language skills
Experience in the software, payments, or financial services industry

Responsibilities

Define the company-wide strategic vision for financial control, revenue, AR, and AP functions, ensuring smooth financial operations.
Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.
Develop and retain top talent, ensuring performance management and career development for your direct teams.
Act as the ultimate strategic authority on global accounting policies and processes, influencing financial decisions that impact business strategy.
Be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of all financial statements and external regulatory filings.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring financial reports comply with IFRS, are timely, and accurate.
Manage the final relationship with external auditors and the Board of Directors' Audit Committee, directly presenting results and strategies.
Drive remediation efforts for identified control deficiencies, in collaboration with various functions.
Continuously evaluate and improve control processes to reduce risks and enhance efficiency.
Define the global IFRS 15 policy for all complex revenue streams, ensuring absolute compliance and consistency across the organization.
Ensure complex revenue streams are accounted for correctly and comply with IFRS 15.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Legal, and Operations teams to provide guidance on contract structuring and new business initiatives.
Provide executive leadership for global AR and AP functions, defining a strategic vision focused on efficiency, automation, and strong internal controls.
Optimize the global order-to-cash (O2C) cycle to improve working capital, manage risks, and support the implementation of new collection technologies.
Define the strategic direction of the procure-to-pay process, ensuring its scalability, efficiency, and control robustness.
Define and promote the Finance function's global target operating model, guiding the Finance Transformation team on strategic automation priorities and leveraging technology to build a world-class financial reporting architecture.
Lead and implement initiatives to reduce manual tasks, shorten the closing cycle, and improve operational efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible work environment (3 days a week in the office)
Culture that celebrates performance
Opportunity to make an impact within a team large enough for professional growth, yet agile enough for your voice to be heard
Career-shaping opportunities
Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
Stock option purchase options
Retirement plan contributions
Training opportunities to develop skills and career
Health and wellness allowance
Paid volunteer time
Interest groups, from employee-led groups to sponsored sports teams
Computer purchase program for personal MacBook
Enhanced parental leave