About the role We are seeking a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the accounting function and own financial reporting, internal controls, and treasury across a multinational financial-holdings structure.
Reporting to the CEO, the Financial Controller is both a technical accounting leader and a business partner - accountable for the integrity of the numbers, the strength of the control environment, the timeliness and accuracy reporting, and the financial insight that supports operating and strategic decisions.
This is a high-impact role with opportunity for growth. Suitable for an individual is comfortable in a fast-growing organization, can own consolidation across multiple entities, and can build scalable processes as the business grows organically and through acquisitions.
What you'll do Accounting operations & close- Own day-to-day accounting operations - general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close on a disciplined timetable, ensuring results are complete, reconciled, and reliable.
- Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting policies, procedures, and supporting working papers across the group.
Financial reporting & analysis- Prepare, review, and present accurate consolidated and entity-level financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Deliver clear analysis of business performance, unit economics, margins, and portfolio trends across operations.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, rolling re-forecasts, and cash-flow planning, with variance analysis against plan to support short- and long-term decision-making.
Treasury, banking & reporting- Own the accounting for consumer-lending receivables, including loan-origination recognition, fee income, and the allowance for expected credit losses / doubtful accounts.
- Maintain and document the loss-provisioning methodology; analyze charge-offs, attrition, and portfolio performance, and ensure the carrying value of receivables is appropriately stated.
- Reconcile platform, payment-processor, and banking data to the general ledger, including funds-flow across escrow and settlement accounts.
- Oversee cash management, liquidity planning, funding of the operating businesses, and banking and treasury functions across currencies.
Internal controls & compliance- Design, maintain, and continually strengthen internal controls and financial procedures appropriate to a regulated financial-services group.
- Act as the primary contact for external auditors on annual audits and reviews, prepare audit schedules, and resolve management-letter items.
- Oversee indirect and corporate tax compliance (HST/GST, U.S. sales/use tax, and others) with support from external tax advisors.
What we're looking for - CPA designation; or a U.S. CPA designation is a strong asset.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or senior accounting role.
- Hands-on experience with internal controls, external audit coordination.
- Advanced Excel and experience with an ERP / accounting platform (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, or similar).
- Sound analytical judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to partner across operations, product, and leadership.
Nice to have - Multi-entity and intercompany consolidation experience.
- Experience in financial services(consumer or commercial credit, payments, or related).
- Familiarity with loan-loss provisioning / expected-credit-loss models and lending-receivables accounting.
- Exposure to cross-border tax and intercompany structuring (Canada/U.S.).
- Familiarity with payment-processor, banking-API, or platform data reconciliation.
- Demonstrated track record of automation or systems-implementation projects.
How we work - Outcome-driven: individuals are accountable for results and real impact, not time spent, or effort exerted.
- Direct feedback: we value and expect clear, candid communication among all team members.
- Velocity and discipline: high throughput, but never at the expense of correctness or reliability.
- Data over ego: debates are won through evidence and reasoning, not titles or emotions.
- A small, focused team made up of high performers.
Compensation & Benefits - Competitive base salary.
- Individual performance bonus and profit sharing.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
Total target compensation: CAD $105,000 - $180,000
