Financial Controller

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial controller to oversee the finances for a firm that focuses on outsourced accounting services.

They are a dynamic and forward-thinking firm that specializes in providing online bookkeeping services, fractional controller and fractional CFO services to a diverse client base.

Dedicated to leveraging technology and innovation to streamline financial

processes, they help clients achieve their financial goals.

Key Responsibilities

As a ‘Controller’, you will be responsible for the following:

● Client Engagement: Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, building strong relationships and understanding their unique financial needs. Meet with clients periodically to discuss financials and ensure that the client expectations are met.

● Accounting: Oversee the monthly close process, delivering accurate and timely financial

statements and KPI reports. Ensure all regulatory deadlines are met.

● Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financials,

dashboards, and board packs for clients using tools such as Power BI. Conduct variance

analysis and make regular updates to financial models.

● Audit/Review Support: Act as the primary liaison with external auditors and manage them to ensure that the review/audit progresses effectively.

● Compliance: Ensure compliance with all the tax authorities like CRA and Revenue Quebec

including preparing and filing GST/HST returns. Maintain compliance with banking and other

reporting obligations.

● Advisory: Provide financial insights and recommendations to clients.

● Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement

efficient workflows and best practices within the accounting department.

● Leadership: Help develop the skills of more junior staff members by acting as mentor and

providing training.

Qualifications

● CPA designation required

● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

● 6–8 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, ideally with a Big 4 background

plus industry leadership experience

● Strong command of ASPE accounting

● Proven success managing full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and audit processes

● Experience with tax compliance

● Demonstrated experience implementing automation, ERP systems, and process

improvements is a plus

● Expert-level Excel and Quickbooks skills

● Bilingual (English & French) strongly preferred

● Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills

Benefits

● Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities

● Working for an entrepreneurial firm that values their team members and thrives on extremely

low attrition

● Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

● Flexible working arrangement that will allow you to work remotely

● Working on a very broad range of clients in terms of geography, size and industry

● A competitive remuneration package, including performance-based bonus program, budget for professional development, comprehensive medical / dental benefits (including health spending account) and a wellness allocation

If this sounds like you, then click the link to apply today!