Financial Controller

Overview

Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for driving business success through financial excellence? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your expertise can make a meaningful impact? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us

Our client is a dynamic and growing company, dedicated to innovation and excellence. As we expand, we are looking for a Financial Controller to take ownership of our financial operations and provide critical insights that drive business decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who wants to be part of a forward-thinking team and play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s financial future.

As our Financial Controller, you will report directly to the President and oversee all aspects of financial reporting, compliance, and strategy. You will manage financial operations across multiple Canadian and U.S. entities, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with all regulatory requirements. You’ll also lead a small but dedicated finance team, optimizing processes and delivering key financial insights to support business growth.

This is a remote work environment with in-person meetings 1-2 times per week. There is potential for a hybrid setup in the future.

Compensation Range: $K

• Daily and weekly cash management duties, ensuring financial stability, liquidity planning, and optimizing cash flow.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian GAAP, ASPE, CRA regulations, and U.S. financial reporting requirements.
• Manage financial reporting and tax filings for multiple entities, including SR&ED claims.
• Lead and develop a finance team responsible for payroll, accounts payable/receivable, tax compliance, and vendor payments.
• Optimize financial processes and implement best practices to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with senior management, external auditors, investors, and lenders to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.

• Cash Management:
  Effectively managing daily and weekly cash flow, which takes up the majority of the role, ensuring liquidity and financial stability while balancing operational needs.
• Managing Multi-Entity Financials:
  Overseeing financial reporting for multiple Canadian and US entities while ensuring compliance with cross-border regulations.
• Remote Team Management:
  Leading a finance team in a hybrid work environment, ensuring accountability and efficiency while fostering collaboration.
• Start-Up Environment:
  Navigating the challenges of a fast-growing, evolving company where processes and structures are still being developed.
• Adapting to a Fast-Paced Environment:
  Handling dynamic business needs, shifting priorities, and ensuring timely financial reporting in a growing company.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Keeping up to date with evolving tax laws, financial regulations, and reporting standards to ensure full compliance.
• Strategic Decision Support:
  Providing financial insights that influence company strategy, requiring strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Process Improvement:
  Continuously optimizing financial workflows, implementing best practices, and leveraging technology to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.

• First 3 Months: Fully understand the company’s financial structure, reporting requirements, and compliance obligations; establish strong working relationships with the finance team, senior management, and key stakeholders; ensure financial reporting is accurate and timely; take ownership of cash management processes; identify and address any immediate inefficiencies; implement improved financial controls and processes where needed.
• First Year: Develop and execute a long-term financial strategy that supports business growth and operational efficiency; lead successful completion of annual financial audits and tax filings with no major compliance issues; continue optimizing cash flow management and…