Assistant Controller, Global GL Operations

About the role

This position focuses on the integrity of global financial reporting, specifically managing the month-end and quarter-end close processes. Key responsibilities include preparing journal entries, conducting reconciliations, and performing variance analysis for various accounting areas like operating expenses and capitalized software. The role also supports the preparation and review of financial statements for global audits and international subsidiary reports.

A significant aspect of this role involves cross-functional collaboration with teams such as FP&A, Tax, and Treasury to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting. The Assistant Controller will also manage junior accounting team members, supporting their professional growth. Identifying and implementing improvements to accounting systems and controls is crucial for maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Success in this role means contributing to critical financial infrastructure projects, which may include vendor transitions or system integrations. The Assistant Controller is expected to maintain compliance with internal controls and policies, keep process documentation current, and support ad hoc financial analyses. Managing international subsidiaries' parallel books of accounts in line with local GAAP is also a core duty.

The target annual base salary for this position is 212,200 CAD, with total compensation potentially including equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits.

Skills that matter here

• Accounting: This role requires comprehensive accounting knowledge to oversee global GL operations, including month-end close and financial reporting.
• US GAAP: Expert knowledge of US GAAP is essential for ensuring accurate financial statements and compliance.
• SOX: Expertise in SOX is required to maintain internal controls and compliance with regulatory standards.
• ERP systems: Proficiency with large ERP systems like NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle is necessary for managing accounting processes and data.
• Excel: Advanced Excel skills are needed for financial analysis, reconciliations, and reporting tasks.
• generative AI tools: Experience with generative AI tools is a plus, indicating an interest in leveraging technology for efficiency.

Who this role suits

• A professional with over 13 years of experience, ideally from a Big 4 firm or a publicly-traded fintech/SaaS company.
• Someone with at least 4 years of direct team management experience, capable of fostering professional development.
• An individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, can work autonomously, and is adept at recommending and implementing process improvements.
• A strong communicator who can collaborate effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.

From the employer

• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for global accounting processes, including Operating Expenses, Capitalized Software, and Operating Cash.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and Source-To-Pay teams to ensure proper accounting and financial reporting.
• Support in financial statement preparation and review for the global consolidated audit and international subsidiary statutory financial statements.
• Manage and review work deliverables of junior accounting team members, fostering professional development.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, processes, and controls, to ensure accounting and reporting accuracy and efficiencies.
• Lead or participate in critical financial infrastructure projects (e.g., vendor transitions, system integration, automation).
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date process documentation and procedures for all tasks.
• Support ad hoc financial information requests and analyses and other special projects as assigned.
• Maintain international subsidiaries’ parallel books of accounts in line with local country GAAP and maintain appropriate reconciliations and valid support for all adjustments. Support monthly management reporting and analytical review thereof.

• CPA or equivalent required.
• 13+ years’ experience ideally from a Big 4/Professional Services firm or a publicly-traded fintech/SaaS company.
• Minimum 4+ years of direct team management/leadership experience.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of business functions, with an emphasis on senior management and a track record of performing in a management role. Project management experience is essential.
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP and SOX.
• Experience in leading accounting month-end book close process.
• Proven ability to work well in a dynamic environment and be able to recommend and implement process improvements, work autonomously and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work and collaborate with large teams and also ability to collaborate with cross functional teams.
• Proficiency with large ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.

• Target annual base salary: $212,200 CAD.
• Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
• In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.