Financial Controller

Position:
Full-Time
Reports to:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Position OverviewCarrier Connect Data Solutions Inc. is a publicly traded company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, providing data center colocation services in Canada, the United States, and Australia.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on
Financial Controller
to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across our group of companies.
The Financial Controller will report directly to the CFO and supervise the Bookkeeper. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a growing public company with international operations and a small finance team.
Key Responsibilities1. Financial Reporting and Consolidation
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
Prepare consolidated financial statements for Canadian, US, and Australian subsidiaries.
Manage foreign currency translation and intercompany reconciliations.
Prepare quarterly financial reporting packages, supporting schedules, and financial statement notes.
Assist the CFO with MD&A preparation and regulatory reporting requirements.
2. Accounting Operations
Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and general ledger.
Supervise the Bookkeeper and review accounting entries and reconciliations.
Manage monthly and year-end closing processes.
Ensure accurate accounting for revenue, fixed assets, leases, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
Maintain accurate accounting records across all subsidiaries.
3. Audit and IFRS Compliance
Coordinate annual financial statement audits and quarterly auditor reviews, where applicable.
Prepare audit working papers and respond to auditor requests.
Prepare accounting analyses and supporting documentation for complex IFRS transactions, including business combinations, leases, and asset retirement obligations.
Coordinate purchase price allocations and valuations with external specialists.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
4. Internal Controls and Process Improvement
Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Improve financial reporting processes and accounting efficiency.
Ensure appropriate review and authorization of financial transactions.
Support implementation and integration of accounting systems across subsidiaries.
5. Budgeting, Cash Flow and Tax Compliance
Assist the CFO with budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Prepare financial analyses and explain variances between actual and budgeted results.
Coordinate GST/HST, sales tax, and other tax filings with external tax advisors in Canada, the USA, and Australia.
Monitor working capital, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Qualifications and ExperienceRequired:
CA or CPA designation.
Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller or senior financial reporting role.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidated financial reporting.
Experience with multiple legal entities, foreign currencies, and intercompany transactions.
Experience preparing financial statements and supporting external audits.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
Ability to work independently and manage a small accounting team.
Preferred:
Experience working with a TSXV-listed or other publicly traded company.
Experience with QuickBooks Desktop
Experience in technology and recurring-revenue businesses.
Key Performance Expectations
Complete monthly financial reporting within 10 business days.
Deliver accurate quarterly and annual IFRS financial statements within established internal deadlines.
Maintain timely reconciliations of all material balance sheet accounts and intercompany balances.
Ensure audit-ready supporting documentation and timely responses to auditor requests.
Establish effective accounting processes and supervise the day-to-day work of the Bookkeeper.
CompensationCompetitive salary based on experience and qualifications, with an anticipated base salary range of CAD $120,000-$160,000 annually, full employee benefit and stock option participation.
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