Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller (Global)

Growth Path to VP / SVP Finance

Location:

Montreal, QC (Hybrid and on-site) 

About Lasso Informatics

Lasso Informatics is a SaaS start-up with a live research data management and analysis platform that brings together multi-modal (imaging, genetics, behavioral, and biosample) data for large-scale studies. Thousands of researchers across the globe rely on our platform today, and we are rapidly iterating and improving to push the boundaries of what is possible in research data management.

We live to innovate, and empower scientists to focus on the science, not the technology, leading to a faster time to science and cure.

Our team is incredibly diverse both by background and expertise, and that is not by accident. We believe that the most creative and powerful solutions come from different ways of thinking about the world. You will be working in an inspiring ecosystem alongside world-renowned professionals in medicine, physics, engineering, imaging, epidemiology, software development, and genetics. We thrive on empowering our colleagues to be thought leaders and innovate fresh new solutions for an exciting and rapidly changing field.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on Corporate Controller role for someone who wants to build financial operations properly from the start and grow into a senior executive finance position over time.

In the initial phase, you will focus on establishing structure, discipline, and clarity across global accounting and finance operations. As the company scales, this role is expected to evolve into a VP or SVP Finance position, with responsibility for a broader finance organization including FP&A.

You will act as the senior finance leader for the company, reporting directly to executive leadership.

What You'll Be Building First

During the first phase of this role, success is defined by:

• Creating reliable, repeatable month-end and quarter-end close processes
• Establishing global accounting standards across Canada, the US, and the UK
• Strengthening NetSuite configuration, controls, and reporting
• Designing transfer pricing and intercompany processes that scale
• Laying the foundation for a future finance team, including FP&A

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity and setting teams up for long-term success. Has an entrepreneurial mindset. 

Key Responsibilities

Global Accounting & Financial Operations

• Own accounting and finance operations across Canada, the US, and the UK
• Maintain hands-on ownership of US and Canadian accounting
• Coordinate UK accounting and statutory requirements through external partners
• Ensure consistency in policies, controls, and reporting across entities

Close, Reporting & Controls

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Prepare consolidated reporting for leadership and the board
• Implement financial policies and internal controls

SaaS Accounting & Systems

• Own NetSuite as the company's financial system of record
• Ensure accurate SaaS revenue recognition and contract accounting
• Improve automation, data quality, and reporting reliability

Transfer Pricing, Tax & Audit

• Design and maintain transfer pricing policies across entities
• Oversee inter-company billing and documentation
• Manage tax compliance in the US and Canada
• Coordinate UK tax matters with external advisors
• Lead annual audits and manage external auditor relationships

Team Building & FP&A (Current and Future)

• Initially own budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Design the structure for a future finance team
• Hire and lead accounting and FP&A resources as the company scales
• Develop clear ownership and accountability across finance functions

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance
• Experience in a SaaS environment (required)
• Strong hands-on experience with NetSuite (required)
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and multi-entity accounting
• Experience managing US and Canadian entities directly
• Comfort working with external partners for UK accounting
• Experience with audits, taxation, and inter-company structures
• CPA, CA, or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred

Compensation

• Base Salary:
   CAD $140,000 – $165,000
• Bonus:
   Performance-based annual bonus based on company performance
• Equity:
   Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term growth and Stock Option plan
• Benefits:
   Comprehensive health benefits and flexible working arrangements

Compensation will be aligned with experience and the growth trajectory into a senior executive role.

Growth Path

This role is expected to evolve as Lasso Informatics grows:

• Phase 1:
   Corporate Controller, building global financial operations
• Phase 2:
   Controller + Finance Team Leader (including FP&A)
• Phase 3:
   VP or SVP Finance

Title and scope will scale with the company.

Why Join Lasso Informatics?

• Build the finance function for a growing SaaS company from the ground up
• Clear and realistic path to senior executive leadership
• Global exposure with a Montreal-based role
• Close collaboration with the executive team and Chief Operating Officer
• Opportunity to create long-term impact, not just maintain systems