Controller/Sr Manager - 100% remote role

Job Description

<span ><span ><strong><span ><span >About the Company</span></span></strong> </span></span><br><span ><span ><span ><span >Our client is in the public transit / transportation technology. </span></span><span ><span >They are looking for a Controller / Sr Manager to join their team! </span></span></span></span><br><span ><span > </span></span><br><span ><span ><strong><span ><span >Why Work Here</span></span></strong> </span></span><ul><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Travel - Maybe once a year or every other year to a finance summit or senior leaders conference; usually in great places like major European cities or warm destinations in the Caribbean</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Excellent boss who will mentor you</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Lots of upside to grow into a Director role in the future</span></span></span></span></ul><span ><span ><strong><span ><span >About the Opportunity</span></span></strong> </span></span><ul><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Oversee and manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, including account reconciliations and Blackline preparation/review.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Contribute to planning and implementation of revised financial organization structure.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Lead the implementation and optimization of NetSuite, including system configuration, data migration, reporting, and user training.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Develop and implement robust financial controls and scalable processes to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and governance.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Contribute to the planning and implementation of a revised financial organization structure and team build-out (e.g., hire General Accountant in 2025).</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Monitor and manage working capital to optimize cash flow and ensure the company has sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Manage and reconcile intercompany balances, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Oversee payroll-related accounting entries, validate bonus settlements, and support compensation reporting, including US wellness benefits tracking.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support decision-making.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Collaborate with various departments to ensure alignment and support for financial initiatives.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts (QSR) and analyze variances against actuals.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Approve accounts payable entries, oversee accounts receivable aging and reporting, and ensure accurate intercompany and expense allocations.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Own revenue recognition processes, including rev rec checklists, WIP reconciliation and aging analysis, and quarterly WIP disclosures.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Lead internal and external audits, maintain compliance documentation (e.g., RCM matrix, AIF), and oversee lease accounting and OpenAir governance.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Drive process improvement initiatives to streamline finance operations and increase team efficiency.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to finance team members, fostering a high-performance culture.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Handle ad hoc requests from the Finance Director and GM of MoD.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Strong understanding of IFRS and its application in financial reporting and compliance</span></span></span></span></ul><span ><span ><strong><span ><span >About You</span></span></strong> </span></span><ul><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.  CPA or equivalent certification preferred.</span></span></span></span><li ><span ><span ><span ><span >Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or accounting, with a focus on month-end reporting, financial systems implementation, and working capital management.</span></span></span></span></ul><span ><span ><strong><span ><span >Salary Range</span></span></strong> </span></span><br><span ><span ><span ><span >$120,000 - $135,000 / year</span></span> </span></span><br><span ><span > </span></span><br><span ><span ><strong><span ><span >How to Apply</span></span></strong> </span></span><br><span ><span ><span ><span >Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote <strong>#457810</strong></span></span></span></span><br><span ><span > </span></span><br><span ><span ><span ><span >You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.</span></span>  </span></span><p ><p>Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.</p></p><p ><h3>EEO Notice </h3><p>Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.</p><p>Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact <a href="mailto:HR@vaco.com">HR@vaco.com</a> .</p><p>Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/poster" target="_blank" rel="noopener">workplace discrimination is illegal</a>. </p><p>By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.</p></p><p ><h3>Privacy Notice</h3><p>Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. </p><ul> <li>California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/#ccpa" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Virginia residents may access our state specific policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of all other states may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. </li> <li>Canadian residents may access our policies in English <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> and in French <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy-policy-fr/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li> <li>Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies <a href="https://www.vaco.com/privacy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.</li></ul></p><p ><h3>Pay Transparency Notice</h3><p> Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:</p><ul> <li>the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;</li> <li>licensure and certification requirements;</li> <li>office location and other geographic considerations;</li> <li>other business and organizational needs.</li></ul><p>With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.</p></p>