The opportunity

Our client, a high-growth, innovative organization offering an industry-evolving technical solution, is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting and Controls Leader to oversee financial statement preparation, internal control design, and process optimization. This role requires a high degree of discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure financial integrity and compliance in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
This is a hybrid role.

What's in it for you

The best of both worlds. This is a publicly listed software company with the energy of a startup and the infrastructure of a scaling enterprise. You will gain exposure across Finance and the company to build the skills and knowledge to accelerate your impact. As part of a mission-driven team, you will experience the excitement and creativity of a tech company building solutions that make it easier for companies and customers to connect, transact, and thrive.

Career development. You will report to the VP, Finance who is a strategic thinker and a people-first leader. You will join a dynamic environment where your ideas will matter, your voice will be heard, and your work will shape the future of financial operations. As the company expands, so will your opportunities, whether through owning new processes or stepping into future leadership roles.

What you will own:

• Financial reporting. You will prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring full compliance with IFRS or GAAP standards. You will ensure that reports accurately reflect company performance and are prepared for executive review, board presentation, and potential investor scrutiny. You will draft and finalize financial statements, MD&A, AIF, and other public regulatory filings. You will prepare accounting memos, research technical issues, and stay current with all relevant standards. You will prepare the quarterly cash flow statement. You will coordinate closely with external auditors to support audits and regulatory filings, including public company reporting if applicable.
• Internal controls and compliance. You will lead the company's Canadian SOX compliance program. You will design, implement, and continuously monitor internal control policies and procedures across all financial processes, ensuring alignment with current governance, risk, and compliance requirements. You will conduct regular risk assessments and control testing, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring the organization maintains a strong financial control environment. You will create and update internal documentation through control certifications and owner interviews and provide training to cross-functional teams on internal controls and compliance.
• Process improvement and operational excellence. You will streamline and modernize financial reporting processes, reducing errors and shortening month-end close cycles. You will work cross-functionally with IT, Sales Operations, and Procurement teams to embed robust financial controls into broader business systems and workflows. You will identify and implement process enhancements that strengthen transparency and operational efficiency. You will support M&A diligence and integration efforts from a reporting and risk perspective.
• Strategic business partnership. You will serve as a trusted advisor to the Finance leadership team, providing insight on financial compliance, risk mitigation, and reporting best practices. You will play a key role in financial due diligence and integration for acquisitions or new product launches, helping to assess and mitigate risks while supporting strategic growth initiatives.

What you bring:

• The finance knowledge. You have a CA or CPA designation and have worked in auditing, regulatory filing, and financial reporting for one of the big four accounting firms. You have extensive experience in financial reporting and internal controls, ideally in a complex or regulated environment. You have in-depth knowledge of C-SOX compliance, regulatory requirements, and IFRS or GAAP accounting standards. You are very familiar with internal control frameworks and compliance requirements.
• The financial reporting skills. You come with a strategic mindset and the ability to assess financial risk from an operational and compliance standpoint. You have successfully prepared accurate, timely financial and cash flow statements. You have a track record of optimizing financial processes through automation, standardization, and cross-departmental collaboration. Experience in accounting for both Canadian and US companies is considered an asset.
• The technical skills. You have strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and analytical skills combined with high integrity, accountability, and confidentiality standards. You are proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; experience with NetSuite or MS Dynamics is an asset.
• Leadership skills. You have excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring junior staff and delivering cross-functional training. You have the confidence and discretion to operate in a highly visible and confidential environment.

What to expect from the hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor. You will discuss your experience, goals, and alignment with the role, and learn more about the company.
• A virtual interview with the VP of Finance. You will discuss your finance and accounting background and share how you approach complex challenges and drive results.
• A virtual interview with the Controller. This conversation will focus on how you manage your work independently and collaborate across functions.
• A final virtual interview with the Chief Financial Officer. You will gain insight into how this role fits into the broader organization and have the opportunity to ask strategic questions about the team's direction and priorities.

Apply Now

If you feel you meet most of the requirements and are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

Should you require accommodation in any aspect of the selection process, please get in touch with us at [email protected] and we will be happy to assist.

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