Corporate Controller

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

📋 Description

• Take full ownership of ScalePad's accounting function, encompassing financial reporting, tax and audit, treasury, payroll, and equity management.

• Direct the monthly closing process and consolidation for various legal entities across two currency frameworks (CAD and USD).

• Manage the entire annual external audit process and oversee the Canadian and US tax compliance timeline.

• Supervise cash management and forecasting across multiple banks, entities, and currencies.

• Optimize the entire revenue and accounts receivable cycle for our multi-product SaaS organization.

• Oversee payroll operations for both Canadian and US entities utilizing parallel systems while supporting benefits renewals in each country.

• Establish a robust control environment for a growing multi-entity organization, including approval matrices, delegation of authority, and comprehensive documentation of processes.

• Integrate newly acquired entities by onboarding them into the consolidation process and aligning their charts of accounts.

• Collaborate closely with a small team, mentoring and fostering their development while promoting a culture of shared knowledge.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess a Canadian CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant).

• CPA, CA designation is preferred; a US CPA is an added advantage.

• Well-grounded in public practice, ideally with a Big Four or large national accounting firm, with significant audit or tax expertise.

• Over 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a SaaS or software environment managing multiple entities.

• Experience leading a controllership function (or operating at that level) with a small team while remaining hands-on with the details.

• Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation in a Canada/US cross-border context.

• In-depth knowledge of ASPE and SaaS revenue recognition standards.

• Proven success in managing external audits and tax compliance across different jurisdictions, including US sales and use tax.

• Strong assets include direct experience responding to CRA (or IRS/state) inquiries and audits.

• Practical treasury experience encompassing cash forecasting, banking platforms, foreign exchange, and credit facilities.

• Knowledgeable in SR&ED and other government programs, transfer pricing, and corporate insurance programs.

• Proficient in NetSuite (or similar ERP) with experience in implementation or optimization.

• Experience in M&A and entity integration processes.

• Comfortable in guiding external advisors (audit, tax, valuation) and discerning what to outsource versus manage internally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Participate in our success through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and RRSP matching program.

• Enjoy parental leave programs designed to support you and your family during important times.

• Take part in optional mentorship programs and learn from founders and senior leaders who have scaled multiple SaaS businesses and have extensive experience in the MSP industry.

• Access an annual professional development budget to enhance your skills, advance your career, and increase your impact.

• Work with cutting-edge, high-quality hardware and equipment to ensure you can perform at your best, whether at home or in our hubs.

• Receive a monthly stipend to help establish an effective hybrid or remote work environment.

• Benefit from 100% employer-paid benefits to support your well-being.