Group Controller POST NUMBER: 306595

About the Company

Our client is a technology company. They are looking for a Group Controller to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Excellent boss and mentor who is a CA
• 100% remote role
• Lots of upside to grow into a Director or even VP role
• Great benefits (start day 1)
• CPA dues covered

About the Opportunity

• Collaborate with business units to ensure timely and accurate preparation and review of financial deliverables for quarter/year-end close
• Identify opportunities to enhance reporting practices and lead the implementation of standardized reporting aligned with best in class requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits, as well as the preparation and submission of annual statutory filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Ensure all revenues, operational expenses, capital expenses and reserves are recorded accurately in adherence with GAAP/IFRS and best in class policies.
• Providing comprehensive review and support for accounting analysis related to significant transactions, including business combinations, acquisitions, and revenue recognition, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and accurate financial reporting
• Support reorganizations, including the restructuring of business units, by assessing and implementing necessary changes to processes, controls, and daily operations to ensure a smooth transition
• Design and lead training programs aimed at enhancing financial acumen throughout the group
• Conduct regular reviews of account reconciliations and evaluate the control environment to ensure alignment with risk management objectives and strengthen internal controls
• Assist in managing multiple financial integration projects for newly acquired business units, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational financial systems and processes
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal and external stakeholders with a focus on variance analysis, key operating ratios to identify issues, opportunities, and emerging trends for business partners
• Manage and optimize accounting information systems to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting
• Deliver critical insights to leadership to support data-driven decision-making
• Foster and maintain strong, collaborative relationships across the organization
• Offer training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and growth of finance team members

About You

• BS in finance or accounting; CPA or equivalent accounting certification or qualification strongly preferred
• 10 years accounting or finance experience, 2 years in a management position preferred 
• Hands on exposure to Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting is preferred
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP)
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Exemplary personal ethics and integrity, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality
• Proven ability to improve processes and systems for increased efficiency and productivity
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a willingness to work flexible hours when necessary
• Driven, enthusiastic, and focused on delivering results, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with colleagues across different time zones and cultural backgrounds
• Strong financial and accounting background
• Commercial knowledge
• Team management and leadership skills
• Effective communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Strategic finance/accounting and tax planning

Salary Range

$145,000 - $155,000 / year 

How to Apply

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This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.