Assistant Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of technical accounting research and compose memos that address ASC 470 (convertible notes, warrants), ASC 606, ASC 842, stock-based compensation, accounting for new products, and intricate equity and financing transactions.

• Direct global external audit management across all entities, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.

• Develop and implement the internal control framework while driving SOX readiness.

• Supervise GAAP quality and compliance during the monthly close, identify gaps and exceptions, and maintain high standards within the accounting operations team.

• Manage multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation, intercompany reconciliations, and ensure transfer pricing compliance.

• Map data flows from the data warehouse to NetSuite, recognize gaps, and collaborate with engineering to automate the closing process.

• Construct and automate the reconciliation framework between management reporting and GAAP figures.

• Integrate AI tools within the accounting function to reduce manual tasks.

• Oversee teams in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience with a proven ability to operate at a management level.

• An active CPA designation.

• Experience in a public company setting — you have operated at scale and understand the characteristics of a mature finance function.

• Proven track record as the primary point of contact during external audits, not just as a file preparer.

• Practical experience in drafting technical accounting memos on complex subjects.

• Familiarity with designing internal controls and ensuring SOX compliance.

• Experience in designing systems and automating processes — you have built processes rather than merely maintaining them.

• An automation-first mindset and genuine comfort with AI tools.

• Proficiency in SQL or data-query skills — or a strong willingness to develop them to investigate data issues independently without relying on engineering.

• Experience with NetSuite (configuration, data architecture, or close automation) is a significant advantage.

• Background in travel, fintech, or marketplace platforms is a plus.

• Experience in preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) is an asset.

• Fluency in both French and English is required for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Well-funded, established startup with ambitious goals — competitive salary and pre-IPO equity participation.

• Hopper covers 100% of group benefits premiums.

• Life, short-term, and long-term disability coverage.

• Health Spending Account (HSA) for eligible medical and dental expenses.

• Access to Dialogue telemedicine services for all employees and their dependents, available anytime and anywhere.

• RRSP with automatic pre-tax contributions with each paycheque.

• Very generous parental leave policy, significantly above industry standards — ask for details.

• Unlimited vacation.

• Carrot Cash travel allowance.

• On-demand access to coworking spaces via FlexDesk and a remote work allowance.

• Entrepreneurial culture where pushing boundaries and taking risks is an integral part of daily operations.

• Open communication with company management and senior leadership.

• Small, dynamic teams resulting in outsized impact.