Financial Controller for a Legal Services Company (Remote)

Qualifications & Skills

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in financial management, with a focus on FP&A, accounting, and operations.
• Knowledge and experience with Canadian or American accounting policies and procedures.
• Experience in multi-location businesses, professional services, or law firm accounting is an asset.
• Experience with intercompany accounting is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and tax regulations.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively present financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for select balance sheet accounts.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and banking relationships to ensure financial stability.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, government audits, financial reviews, and corporate filings.
• Lead and coordinate all financial and regulatory audits and/or reviews, ensuring requests are addressed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Implement and maintain internal controls and financial policies to safeguard assets.
• Provide support to employees for ad-hoc requests and expense reports.
• Undertake additional projects, responsibilities, and ad-hoc duties as assigned in support of X-Copper’s operational and strategic objectives.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans to support business growth.
• Conduct financial modeling and variance analysis to assess profitability, cost efficiencies, and investment opportunities.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions.
• Partner with leadership to identify cost-saving initiatives and revenue optimization strategies.
• Prepare financial dashboards and KPI reports to track performance and key business trends.

Operational & Strategic Support

• Work closely with department heads to streamline financial processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead and coordinate external reviews and tax filings.
• Assess and implement technology solutions to improve financial reporting and analytics.
• Ensure financial compliance with provincial and federal laws related to legal services.

Working Conditions

• The role is full-time (40 hours per week).
• The candidate must be available to work according to the company's business hours in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Tech Checklist – Gotta Have It!

• A reliable computer (preferably younger than 3 years) and a stable high-speed internet connection.
• Experience working with Marketplace platforms such as Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Walmart, and Google Shopping Actions, et al.
• A quiet, cozy workspace to handle calls and chats like a pro.