Corporate Controller – Finance Leadership

About the role

Our client, a publicly traded financial technology firm operating in digital assets and investment management, is seeking a Corporate Controller to join the finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, the role offers high visibility with executive leadership and public company reporting responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the quarterly and annual financial reporting process in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes, identifying efficiency improvements.
• Prepare financial information for Management’s Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) and other external reporting.
• Research complex accounting matters and produce technical accounting memoranda.
• Oversee the annual external audit and quarterly review, acting as primary liaison with auditors.
• Coordinate audit deliverables across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Support the CFO in maintaining and enhancing the internal control framework for public company reporting.
• Assist with implementation and documentation of financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Provide leadership to a small accounting team, reviewing work and mentoring members.
• Support treasury management, banking relationships, and payment processes.
• Oversee Canadian payroll administration.
• Partner with operational teams internationally to support reporting and process improvements.
• Act as a key finance owner of the ERP system, ensuring effective utilization and continuous enhancement.
• Lead finance transformation initiatives focused on automation, scalability, and reporting efficiency.
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses into finance and reporting infrastructure.

Required profile

• Proven experience leading quarterly and annual financial reporting for a public company.
• Strong background managing external audit processes and liaising with auditors.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance internal control frameworks.
• Experience overseeing treasury, payroll, and ERP system utilization.
• Leadership experience supervising a small team of accounting professionals.

Required skills

• ERP systems