Finance Controller

Finance Controller page is loaded## Finance Controllerlocations: Remote, Ontario, Canadatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: December 22, 2025 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR106669# Position Summary:As Financial Controller (FC), you will be a key part of the accounting, control and governance function at Motive. The FC will manage the full accounting process from daily ledger activities through to annual statutory filings, providing technical accounting leadership, and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements, Group policies and submission deadlines.The ideal candidate will have started their career and qualified at a medium-large accounting firm, before progressing into industry working in a multi-entity finance function as a Financial Controller. You will be adaptable, keen to learn, business-minded, seeking to apply your skills in a rapidly changing and fast-paced environment. Exposure to software industry related accounting, project accounting and M&A experience will be an asset.# Main responsibility areas:* Devise, implement and maintain **accounting procedures and controls** in accordance with Group policies.* Own the **month end cycle**, ensuring accurate and timely closing, reconciliations, reporting and analysis across all ledgers. Manage the submissions in accordance with Group timelines and formats.* Provide **technical accounting leadership** and guidance, build and maintain relationships with Group technical accounting teams, interpreting and applying for Motive’s business.* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three accountants, ensuring high performance and professional growth.* Build and manage relationships with **third party accounting providers** in certain countries as required.* Manage **statutory filings** across all entities, ensuring accurate completion and timely filing.* Ensure **accurate tax records** are maintained and filed for VAT, GST, Income Taxes, payroll taxes, and engage with external advisors as required. Be the link with the Group Tax team.* Manage internal and external **auditor relationships**, through to sign-off and taking corrective actions.* Drive **working capital** performance, building forecasts and devising actions to optimize.* Assist in **budgeting and forecasting** processes, provide input and analysis.* Manage **financial record keeping**, adopting technological solutions whilst ensuring completeness as required by statutory authorities.As part of a small Finance team supporting a fast-paced business, the Financial Controller will be expected to support the wider Finance Organization on tasks outside of the core responsibilities herein, as discussed and agreed with the Director of Finance, to ensure adequate coverage at peak times and holiday cover.# Key Skills & Competencies:* Holds an Accounting Qualification (CPA or similar).* Demonstrates strength in application of current technical accounting knowledge.* Understanding of project accounting and software accounting concepts.* Willingness and ability to travel internationally from time to time (expected less than 10%).* Demonstrates ability to communicate and work with the business as a business partner.* Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple shifting priorities in a fast-moving environment.* Experience leading a team of professional accountants.# Work Experience Requirements:* Experience of multiple entities / countries / currencies within a Group organization.* Understanding of project accounting and software accounting concepts* Strong on use of accounting/ERP software, comfortable with Microsoft Office tools.* Experience in the Telecom sector an asset.Eligibility Requirements* Must be eligible to work in Canada.
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