Financial Controller

Netskrt is looking for a Controller to be part of the Finance Team. The Controller plays a crucial role in managing financial activities, maintaining accurate records, and providing strategic financial guidance to support organizational objectives. This position oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance to ensure the financial health and integrity of the organization.

We are a highly motivated team dedicated to delivering products and services that improve customer experience when accessing internet video at the edge of the network. We have also developed a set of inter-related technologies targeting businesses that offer Wi-Fi to their customers but have limited bandwidth.

**Position Overview**:
Your initial responsibility and priority is to assess and identify inefficiencies in existing financial processes and systems, propose and implement improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness. You will establish internal controls to safeguard assets and provide financial reporting as well as develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with management.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Financial Management**: Oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- **Financial Reporting**: Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
- **Budgeting and Forecasting**: Develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts in collaboration with management, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
- **Internal Controls**: Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy of financial records, and compliance with policies and regulations.
- **Audit Coordination**: Coordinate external audits, liaise with auditors, and provide necessary documentation and support to ensure smooth and successful audit processes.
- **Tax Compliance**: Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, oversee tax planning, and manage relationships with tax authorities and advisors.
- **Financial Analysis**: Conduct thorough financial analysis, including variance analysis, trend analysis, and profitability analysis, to identify opportunities for improvement and support strategic initiatives.
- **Cash Management**: Monitor cash flow, manage liquidity, and optimize working capital to support operational needs and financial obligations.
- **Team Leadership**: Lead and mentor finance team members, provide guidance, support professional development, and foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the finance department.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting concentration)
- Chartered Public Accountant designation
- Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accountant
- Analytical mind with excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management, communication, decision-making, presentation, and organizational skills

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Experience in a tech start-up (growth stage)
- Experience overseeing Canadian, US and UK payrolls from governance and tax perspective

Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Controller, Assistant Controller and/or Senior Accountant: 5 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Chartered Professional Accountant (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, BC V6E 3S7