Corporate Controller

As Corporate Controller, you will own the financial operations function while ensuring accuracy, compliance, scalability, and strategic alignment across the organization. You will lead a small accounting team, partner with senior stakeholders, and continuously improve financial processes and systems.

• Own monthly financial close and consolidation activities across multiple legal entities and currencies, ensuring accurate financial reporting under applicable accounting standards.
• Lead external audits, tax compliance activities, and regulatory requirements across Canadian and US jurisdictions, including corporate filings, sales taxes, transfer pricing, and government programs.
• Manage treasury operations, including cash forecasting, banking relationships, foreign exchange activities, credit facilities, and lender reporting.
• Oversee revenue recognition, accounts receivable processes, and financial controls for a multi-product SaaS business.
• Manage payroll, benefits administration, and equity-related processes across multiple entities.
• Build and strengthen internal controls, approval frameworks, documentation, and accounting processes to support business growth.
• Optimize financial systems and tools, including ERP improvements, automation opportunities, and operational efficiencies.
• Support mergers and acquisitions by integrating new entities, aligning accounting structures, and incorporating acquired operations into financial processes.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing finance environment.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership by translating complex financial matters into clear recommendations and business insights.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced finance leader with strong technical accounting expertise, excellent judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You bring a combination of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and strong communication skills.

• Canadian CPA designation required; CPA, CA background preferred, with US CPA considered an asset.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in SaaS, software, or technology environments.
• Prior experience leading a controllership function or operating at a senior controller level with ownership of accounting operations.
• Strong background in public accounting, audit, or tax from a Big Four or large national accounting firm.
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations across Canadian and US operations.
• Deep knowledge of ASPE accounting standards and SaaS revenue recognition principles.
• Proven experience managing external audits, tax compliance, and relationships with advisors, auditors, and financial stakeholders.
• Experience with treasury operations, including cash management, banking platforms, FX, and credit facilities.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems such as NetSuite, including implementation or optimization experience.
• Experience supporting M&A activities and integrating acquired entities is an asset.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting and financial topics clearly to both technical and non-financial audiences.
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to manage deadlines, ambiguity, and competing priorities.

Benefits:

The organization offers a flexible, growth-oriented environment designed to support employees professionally and personally.

• Competitive compensation range of approximately CAD $175,000–$200,000.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and RRSP matching opportunities.
• Comprehensive employer-paid health and wellness benefits.
• Parental leave programs to support growing families.
• Annual professional development budget for courses, certifications, and career growth.
• Mentorship opportunities with experienced leaders and industry professionals.
• Remote and hybrid work options with access to office hubs across Canada and the US.
• Monthly stipend to support an effective remote or hybrid work setup.
• Modern hardware and tools to enable productive work.
• Paid time off and programs focused on employee well-being and work-life balance.