Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Salary Range: CA$ To CA$ Annually

Since 2012, Rightsline has been making work easier for rights and royalties professionals with our innovative rights and royalties management software, allowing our customers to maximize their portfolios without having to max out their daily to-do-lists.

Our fully integrated and configurable platform provides customers with comprehensive access to all their rights and royalties, across all markets and platforms, instantly. Departments can communicate, collaborate, and cohesively take action without worrying about mistakes; and in-app reports and timely alerts ensure our customers never miss an opportunity to do more.

The Position
As Finance Controller, you will own Rightsline’s complete financial operations cycle — from month-end close and financial reporting through audit management and compliance — ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting and supporting operational excellence. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will work closely with the CFO and Executive team, and engage with external auditors and regulatory bodies on compliance matters.

This is a hybrid role based in Toronto.

Mission & Impact
You will drive the strategic modernization of Rightsline’s financial systems, establish strong internal controls, and provide leadership across the accounting function to enable the company’s growth and financial stability. Success in this role means accurate and timely financial information, a clean audit history, and an accounting organization that scales smoothly alongside the business.

What You Will Own

Oversee the complete financial close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting, to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Audit & Internal Controls

Manage the external audit process, including preparation of schedules, coordination with auditors, and resolution of findings.

Establish and maintain strong internal controls and compliance procedures across the accounting and tax function, ensuring adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Treasury & Transactional Finance

Manage the banking process, cash investments, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional finance activities.

Lead and supervise the accounting team, providing mentoring, performance management, and professional development.

Play an active part in the Finance Leadership Team.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Partnership

Drive continuous improvement initiatives in accounting processes and systems, evaluating technology solutions to enhance efficiency and scalability.

Partner with other business units to ensure integrated financial management and alignment on company-wide initiatives.

What You Will Bring

CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation required.

7+ years of accounting and financial operations experience, including at least 3–4 years in a Controller or similar senior accounting leadership role.

Expert knowledge of GAAP, ASC 606, and other relevant accounting standards, with experience managing external audits and resolving audit findings.

Strong proficiency with accounting systems and software, along with strong Excel and data analysis skills.

Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of building, developing, and mentoring a high-performing accounting team.

Demonstrated commitment to internal control and compliance, with close attention to accuracy, documentation, and adherence to established procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Net Suite.

Interest in and experience applying AI tools to add efficiency and accuracy to finance processes.

Our Core Values
At Rightsline, we look for these qualities in every hire, and we hold ourselves to them every day.

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