At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the finance function, oversee reporting, and mentor a dynamic accounting team.
- Company: Join a global tech leader with ambitious growth plans and a strong P&L.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, performance bonuses, and professional development support.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid work schedule in Greater Vancouver with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a strategic role while working with cutting-edge financial tools.
- Qualifications: Must be a CPA with 8+ years of relevant experience and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 124000 - 140000 $ per year.
Well-rounded accounting & finance opportunity with a global technology company. Looking for a designated CPA with strong corporate accounting and financial reporting skills. Leading and mentoring a team of 4. Hybrid work schedule.
Who - the Company: Our client is a highly successful and well-established technology company that is a global leader in their industry. The company has a healthy P&L with a robust technology roadmap and ambitious yet realistic growth plans over the next several years.
What - the Role: Swim Recruiting is looking for a new Controller on behalf of our client. Here is a snapshot of the key responsibilities:
- Lead the Canadian finance function, including accounting, reporting, controls and transactional finance
- Oversee monthly/quarterly reporting, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning
- Ensure financial compliance, SOX, internal controls, tax and statutory reporting requirements
- Lead annual audits and manage external auditor relationships
- Manage treasury, credit position and working capital
- Partner with business leaders on strategic decisions, investment modelling and growth initiatives
- Mentor, develop and coach the accounting team (including 2 Accountants); drive transformation, automation and continuous improvement on the team.
The Controller will work closely with senior leadership as a strategic partner, and will also collaborate with other departments to support overall business operations and financial performance. Using an ERP, a CRM, sophisticated Excel, and various finance tools and technologies (BI, AI, consolidation tools, etc.)
Who - the Candidate: We are seeking a senior accounting professional with at least 8 years of progressive and relevant work experience. Canadian CPA designation required, or International equivalent. Experience in technology sector is highly preferred. Experience leading Canadian accounting function for a global company is a significant asset. Ideally candidates will have worked with a SOX-compliant publicly-listed company. Excellent leadership capabilities, including prior experience mentoring, coaching, and developing a team of at least 2 and ideally 4+ direct reports. Must have strong USA GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting skills. Systems savvy, with hands-on experience using a sophisticated ERP as well as other tools and technologies.
How Much: Compensation commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications, likely in the range of $124,000 to $140,000. Additionally, the Controller will receive a generous amount of paid time off (over 4 weeks), benefits, a performance-based bonus, professional development support, etc. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with SWIM.
Where: HYBRID. Greater Vancouver, off a major highway. 2-4 days/week in office at first during training, and 2 days/week in office in the long-term.
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