Controller

Rightsline

$110K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA designation required
  • 7+ years of accounting and financial operations experience
  • 3-4 years in a Controller or similar senior role
  • Expert knowledge of GAAP and ASC 606
  • Strong proficiency with accounting software and Excel
  • Demonstrated leadership and people management skills

Responsibilities

  • Oversee financial close process to ensure timely accuracy
  • Manage external audit process and resolution
  • Establish internal controls and compliance procedures
  • Manage banking processes, cash investments, and transactions
  • Lead and mentor the accounting team
  • Drive accounting process improvements and technology evaluation
  • Collaborate with other business units for financial alignment

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model based in Toronto
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Engagement within a Finance Leadership Team
  • Support for continuous improvement initiatives
  • Strong focus on teamwork and shared accountability
Full Job Description
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

Financial Reporting & Close

  • 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.


Team Leadership

  • 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 NetSuite.
  • 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.

  • Be Curious and Smart


Being smart isn't about having all the answers - it's about asking the right questions, seeking out new ideas, and never assuming you already know enough.

  • Embrace Change


This industry moves fast and so do we. We don't resist change - we lean into it. That means staying flexible, letting go of what isn't working, and treating uncertainty as opportunity rather than obstacle.

  • Show Up


Showing up means being present - not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Your teammates count on you. Your customers count on you. We do our best work when everyone is fully engaged and accountable to each other.

  • Get it Done


Ideas are easy. Execution is the job. We hold ourselves to what we commit to, push through the hard parts, and measure success by our actual accomplishments.

  • Be Humble


Nobody here has a monopoly on good ideas. We listen more than we talk, share credit freely, and check our egos at the door. The best outcome matters more than whose idea it was.

Apply Today

If you want to join a company that strives for a mission, purpose and making an impact, we encourage you to apply today.

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