Controller, Management, Accounting & Finance

Who - the Company  Our client is a highly successful and well-established technology company that is a global leader in their industry. The company has a healthy P&L with a robust technology roadmap and ambitious yet realistic growth plans over the next several years.
What - the Role  Swim Recruiting is looking for a new  Controller  on behalf of our client. Here is a snapshot of the key responsibilities, and Swim Recruiting can provide interested candidates with a more fulsome job description:
Lead the Canadian finance function, including accounting, reporting, controls and transactional finance
Oversee monthly/quarterly reporting, KPIs, budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning
Ensure financial compliance, SOX, internal controls, tax and statutory reporting requirements
Lead annual audits and manage external auditor relationships
Manage treasury, credit position and working capital
Partner with business leaders on strategic decisions, investment modelling and growth initiatives
Mentor, develop and coach the accounting team (including 2 Accountants); drive transformation, automation and continuous improvement on the team.
Who - the Candidate   We are seeking a senior accounting professional with at least 8 years of progressive and relevant work experience.
Canadian CPA designation required, or International equivalent.
Experience in technology sector is highly preferred.
Experience leading Canadian accounting function for a global company is a significant asset.
Ideally candidates will have worked with a SOX-compliant publicly-listed company.
Excellent leadership capabilities, including prior experience mentoring, coaching, and developing a team of at least 2 and ideally 4+ direct reports.
Must have strong USA GAAP and/or IFRS financial reporting skills.
Systems savvy, with hands-on experience using a sophisticated ERP as well as other tools and technologies.
How Much  Compensation commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications, likely in the range of $115,000 to $135,000. Additionally, the Controller will receive a generous amount of paid time off (over 4 weeks), benefits, professional development support, etc. Please discuss your total compensation expectations in further detail with SWIM.
Where  HYBRID. Greater Vancouver, off a major highway. 2-3 days/week in office at first during training, and 2 days/week in office in the long-term.