Finance Controller – Financial Controller

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

📋 Description

• Execute monthly and quarterly closing procedures within NetSuite.

• Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and adjustments.

• Conduct reconciliations for balance sheets and income statements.

• Oversee and reconcile deferred revenue schedules and ensure revenue recognition aligns with ASC 606.

• Assist with subscription billing and manage revenue streams (SaaS).

• Generate internal financial reports and perform variance analyses.

• Maintain schedules for fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and depreciation.

• Participate in external audits, tax filings, and requests related to SOX compliance.

• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and uphold internal control measures.

• Streamline manual processes through automation.

• Identify and execute improvements in NetSuite processes.

• Manage multi-entity accounting across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and India, including intercompany transactions, eliminations, and multi-currency consolidation.

• Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, including vendor onboarding, invoice coding and approvals, payment processing, and accounts payable aging.

• Prepare and present KPI reports and monthly summaries to the portfolio group/owners, encompassing SaaS metrics, financial overviews, and management commentary.

• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow modeling, while analyzing actuals against budget/forecast and providing commentary on variances.

• Support the subscription renewal process, ensuring accuracy in renewal billing, revenue recognition, and tracking of upgrades, downgrades, and churn.

• Calculate, monitor, and reconcile sales commissions in line with compensation plans, working with Sales and HR on accruals and payments.

• Manage and support accounts receivable and collection initiatives, which include:

• Monitoring aging reports and outstanding balances.

• Conducting professional follow-ups with customers on overdue invoices.

• Collaborating with Sales, Customer Success, and Billing to resolve disputes.

• Ensuring the accurate application of receipts in NetSuite.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in U.S.-based organizations.

• Strong practical understanding of U.S. GAAP.

• Hands-on experience with NetSuite is essential.

• Experience in a SaaS or subscription-based environment.

• Comfortable with AI and possess a mindset geared towards continuous improvement.

• Advanced skills in Excel / Google Sheets.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Ability to work independently, adhere to deadlines, and manage priorities remotely.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work.

• Professional development opportunities and support for continued education.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.