Financial Controller - 6-month contract

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join a growing North American organization within the cybersecurity and behavioural biometrics space. This is a full-time, leadership-level role responsible for overseeing financial operations, reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, optimizing processes, and supporting executive decision-making.

This position works remotely within Canada, and offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, equity participation, health benefits and paid vacation.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and deliver consolidated monthly financial reporting packages, including full IFRS financial statements, supporting working papers, and analysis

• Manage weekly cash flow reporting, including tracking departmental spend and forecasting

• Perform monthly financial analysis and present key performance indicators (KPIs) to leadership

• Lead the year-end close process and coordinate with external auditors

• Prepare quarterly and annual IFRS consolidated financial statements, MD&A, and public company filings

• Support executive reporting by compiling financial data for presentations to senior leadership, Board of Directors, and investors

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and sales invoicing cycles

• Manage banking relationships, cash flow, and liquidity planning

• Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations

• Oversee payroll processing, HR-related financial activities, and equity-based compensation

• Ensure adherence to internal controls, policies, and financial processes, recommending improvements where necessary

• Manage all regulatory filings, including tax compliance and quarterly/annual returns

• Prepare financial analysis related to debt financing activities

• Support applications and reporting for grants and tax credit programs (e.g., IRAP, SR&ED)

• Maintain and organize corporate data room documentation

• Lead the preparation and review of annual budgets and financial forecasts

• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis and due diligence (e.g., product development, financings, M&A)

• Partner with executive leadership to provide insights that drive business performance and growth

Requirements

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (CA, CGA, or CMA)

• Strong experience with IFRS and public company financial reporting requirements

• 6 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong preference for public accounting firm exposure

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Proficiency in equity-based compensation modelling (e.g., Black-Scholes)

• Experience with cloud-based accounting and financial systems (e.g., Xero, Wagepoint, Gusto, Recurly, Plooto)

• Experience in a B2B SaaS environment is considered an asset

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Please submit all resumes to Allison Caldwell at Caldwell@catchrecruitment.com

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