Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and payroll accounting support.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting processes, and documentation.
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages for leadership.
• Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and financial analysis.
• Cook up coordination external audits, tax preparation, and compliance reporting.
• Oversee sales tax, GST, and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Support project cost accounting, capital asset tracking, and operational financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, automation, and scalability.
• Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems and ERP platforms.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team as the organization continues to grow.
• Partner cross-functionally with operational leaders to support financial accuracy and accountability.
• Aid in due diligence, fundraising activities, and other special financial projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership experience preferred.
• Strong experience managing month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll accounting support, and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Multi-entity and/or multi-jurisdictional experience preferred.
• Experience supporting external audits, tax preparation, and compliance reporting.