Assistant Controller

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>
<strong>Manage monthly accounting activities:</strong>Review revenue transactions for accuracy, investigate discrepancies, and ensure financial records are complete and reliable.</li><li>
<strong>Oversee month-end closing:</strong>Coordinate closing activities, complete and review account reconciliations, and prepare monthly financial statements with supporting notes for Finance team review.</li><li>
<strong>Administer expense management systems:</strong>Manage the expense platform, issue virtual cards when needed, approve employee expense reports, maintain consistency with accounting system updates, and transfer expense data into the general ledger.</li><li>
<strong>Supervise accounting personnel:</strong>Oversee the Staff Accountant, provide training and guidance, and review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounts payable submissions.</li><li>
<strong>Support audits and year-end reporting:</strong>Prepare documentation for annual audits, respond to auditor inquiries, and compile year-end financial statements for external review.</li><li>
<strong>Improve accounting systems and processes:</strong>Support software transitions, maintain accurate financial data, and identify opportunities to increase efficiency through automation and process improvements.</li><li>
<strong>Assist with tax compliance:</strong>Gather documentation for external tax advisors and coordinate the preparation and annual filing of required 1099 forms.</li><li>
<strong>Provide financial reporting support:</strong>Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses for Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&amp;A) and other internal stakeholders as required.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>
<strong>Professional experience:</strong>At least 6 years of relevant accounting experience, ideally in a SaaS or technology-focused organization.</li><li>
<strong>Education:</strong>A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is preferred.</li><li>
<strong>Accounting expertise:</strong>Strong understanding of general accounting principles, revenue recognition, account reconciliations, month-end close procedures, financial statement preparation, and audit support.</li><li>
<strong>Technical proficiency:</strong>Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with NetSuite or comparable accounting platforms.</li><li>
<strong>Systems adaptability:</strong>Ability to learn new software quickly, manage financial data across multiple platforms, and support system implementations or transitions.</li><li>
<strong>Analytical skills:</strong>Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to investigate discrepancies and develop practical solutions.</li><li>
<strong>Organization and attention to detail:</strong>Ability to manage competing priorities, maintain accurate records, and deliver high-quality work within established deadlines.</li><li>
<strong>Communication and collaboration:</strong>Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance colleagues, external auditors, tax advisors, and cross-functional teams.</li><li>
<strong>Leadership capabilities:</strong>Experience reviewing accounting work, training colleagues, and providing constructive guidance to support team performance is an asset.</li><li>
<strong>Work environment:</strong>Comfortable working independently in a remote setting while maintaining accountability, transparency, and effective collaboration.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive compensation:</strong>Annual salary ranging from<strong>CA$170,617.20 to CA$199,053.40</strong>for candidates based in Canada.</li><li>
<strong>Fully remote work:</strong>Flexibility to work remotely within the eligible hiring locations in Canada or the United States.</li><li>
<strong>Meaningful impact:</strong>An opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization providing software solutions to nonprofit organizations.</li><li>
<strong>Professional growth:</strong>Opportunities to strengthen accounting expertise, take ownership of financial processes, and contribute to operational improvements.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative culture:</strong>Work alongside a team that values empathy, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.</li><li>
<strong>Technology and process exposure:</strong>Hands-on experience with financial systems, expense management platforms, and ongoing process optimization initiatives.</li>