Controller

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.

• Oversee the consolidation of multiple entities, manage foreign currency accounting, and handle intercompany transactions across US, Canadian, and UK entities.

• Responsible for revenue recognition.

• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

• Establish effective controls and coordinate tax compliance along with audit preparation in collaboration with external advisers.

• Manage the annual budget, rolling forecast, and financial model.

• Collaborate with department leaders to align hiring, deployment strategies, and spending with business objectives.

• Maintain both short- and long-term cash forecasts, which include working capital, capital expenditure, and financing requirements.

• Analyze customer and deployment economics, pricing strategies, and potential expansion scenarios.

• Enhance accounting and planning systems, including the selection or implementation of ERP solutions as necessary.

• Utilize automation and AI tools to minimize manual tasks while ensuring a reliable review process.

• Assist in evaluating debt and equipment financing options.

• Prepare financial diligence materials and support fundraising efforts alongside leadership and external advisers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, particularly with ownership of the close and financial reporting at a growing organization.

• CPA designation or an equivalent professional accounting credential is required.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, particularly ASC 606 revenue recognition.

• Proven ability to operate independently within a small finance team or to serve as the primary accounting authority.

• Capability to develop processes and execute tasks personally.

• Demonstrated ownership of budgets, cash forecasts, financial models, and variance analyses.

• Skill in translating operational assumptions into financial outcomes and providing clear recommendations.

• Experience with multi-entity accounting and managing cross-border operations.

• Familiarity with US financial reporting and collaboration with external tax advisers.

• Strong skills in spreadsheets and financial systems.

• Possess sound judgment and effective communication skills.

• Experience at a VC-backed company, especially within sectors such as robotics, hardware, industrial automation, or logistics (preferred).

• Experience with inventory management and hardware, particularly in robotics-as-a-service models (preferred).

• Background in implementing an ERP and utilizing modern finance tools (preferred).

• Experience in supporting equity fundraising, debt facilities, equipment financing, or financial due diligence (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity