Financial Controller

Scout Talent

$100K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA or CA designation required
  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience
  • Proficient in Excel for financial data analysis
  • Experience in forecasting and data visualization
  • Familiarity with financial software like Salesforce or Xero
  • Strong interpersonal skills for global collaboration
  • Experience in a Group structure with multi-currency operations

Responsibilities

  • Steer financial strategy and analysis with leadership collaboration
  • Drive planning of new business opportunities using historical data
  • Manage cash flow and oversee banking and credit procedures
  • Oversee operational finance tasks for North American unit
  • Ensure compliance through tax calculations and insurance renewals

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Support from a global finance team
  • Quarterly staff awards and social events
  • Opportunities for travel to global gatherings
  • RRSP matching program
  • Complimentary gym access and office snacks
  • Culture of employee recognition and collaboration
Full Job Description
  • Steer the business finances with expertise
  • Receive a competitive $100K-$120K compensation package plus additional benefits
  • Lead and optimize our data-driven financial processes from Vancouver, BC, armed with your AI-backed analytical prowess and Excel expertise
About this Opportunity

Stepping into the role of Financial Controller at Scout Talent in Vancouver, BC, on a hybrid work arrangement, you'll be at the helm of our financial strategy, working closely with our finance team in Brisbane, Australia, and our North American General Manager.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Financial Strategy & Analysis: Collaborating with decision-makers to create and report operational key performance indicators, supporting the strategy and goal-setting process
  • Strategic Business Development: Championing the planning and analysis of new business opportunities, leveraging historical financial data
  • Cash & Credit Management: Monitoring cash flow, overseeing our online banking system, managing credit card procedures, and conducting monthly bank reconciliations
  • Operational Oversight: Owning all finance tasks for our North American unit; processing payroll, month-end, accounts receivable and payable cycles, and ensuring internal controls for all accounting processes (all invoicing is done in Manila)
  • Compliance & Insurance Management: Keeping the business compliant by calculating and processing all taxes and other returns; overseeing insurance policy annual renewals
Who Are We Looking For?

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of experience, ambition, and intricate attention to detail.

Key attributes include:

  • Robust accounting and payroll background, with a CPA or CA designation being a requirement
  • At least 5 years of experience paired with a strong senior leadership background
  • Mastery over Excel, with the ability to analyze, visualize, and interpret financial data
  • Expertise in forecasting, reporting, analysis, data visualization, and using past financial trends for future business strategies
  • Familiarity with Salesforce, Xero, Payworks, or related financial software
  • Stellar interpersonal skills for effective collaborations with global teams and leaders
  • Actively using AI within finance workflows (e.g. Claude with Excel or similar tools), with the ability to demonstrate how it is improving effectiveness and decision-making
  • Experience working within a Group structure (e.g. multiple business units and/or multiple currencies), including an understanding of intercompany transactions and consolidated financial operations
The Benefits

As a valued member of the team, you will be rewarded with a $100K-$120K annual base salary, evaluated on skills and experience, along with benefits including:

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and more
  • Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Support from other global finance team members
  • Quarterly staff awards nights, parties, and celebrations of achievements. Past events have included painting classes, bowling, and renting out a boat!
  • The opportunity to attend the annual Global Gathering - in the past, we've been to Vegas, Singapore, Cancun, Paris, Hawaii, and New Zealand, to name a few
  • RRSP matching
  • Complimentary gym access and complimentary beverages and snacks in the downtown Vancouver, BC office
  • A culture of employee recognition and collaboration


Dive into a role where each day is a fresh challenge, surrounded by a passionate team that thrives on collaboration, innovation, and sheer joy of their profession. Don't just witness Scout Talent's growth - be a part of it... APPLY NOW!

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