We are looking for a remote full-time Controller with a passion for technology and entrepreneurial environments, who wants to help start-up companies thrive during their growth journey. In this client serving role, you will work with exciting and innovative growth technology companies throughout Canada to provide financial leadership and become a trusted advisor to enable them to grow and achieve their objectives.

You will also become part of a dynamic and supportive team at BrightIron with many opportunities for career advancement, while collaborating with likeminded professionals who share your passion.

Since we are a client serving, fully remote company, we’re looking for a high energy, dynamic, forward thinker who is comfortable working with different clients. You must also have a positive attitude and bring strong business, financial, and leadership acumen.

What will you do?

• Provide overall leadership for the finance function at our clients, and ultimately own all things financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial reporting policies, in accordance with GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP revenue recognition.
• Oversee accounting staff and review month-end close reconciliations.
• Payroll management, including potentially processing payroll.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist clients in analyzing financial results.
• Create financial budgets and perform monthly budget versus actual variance analysis.
• Design and implement effective internal controls and processes, utilizing technology where it makes sense to do so.
• Complete required investor reporting and assist clients with board meeting preparations.
• Lead the company through any 3rd party audits or reviews which are required.
• Oversee the treasury function and cash flow management/forecasting.
• Manage and ensure tax compliance. In many cases this will involve working with a 3rd party provider who will prepare the filings.
• Assist with the administration of stock option plans and cap table management.
• Assist with various ad-hoc client requests.

Ideally, you have:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years of experience as an Accounting Manager or above; prior public accounting experience a plus.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including fluency in English.

Salary: 110,000 - 140,000