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@Lillio
[Hiring] Controller @Lillio
Mar 08, 2025 - Lillio is hiring a remote Controller. 💸 Salary: unspecified. 📍Location: Canada.
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Role Description
A motivated and adaptable Controller to take on an intermediate leadership role within our finance team. The ideal candidate will thrive in the dynamic environment of a scale-up SaaS company and be a key driver of process improvements to make our finance organization run more efficiently.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with Canadian GAAP or IFRS.
- Oversee proper revenue recognition for SaaS contracts, subscriptions, and deferred revenue.
- Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and prepare variance reports for management.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, AP, and AR, ensuring sufficient liquidity and operating capital for operational needs.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with tax regulations and Canadian laws, and work with external auditors to facilitate year-end audits.
- Collaborate with tech teams to implement and optimize accounting software and streamline financial workflows.
- Oversee corporate tax filings (e.g., GST/HST, income tax) and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Assess financial risks, including currency fluctuations and operational risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting/finance roles, ideally with at least 2-3 years in a Controller or finance manager role.
- Experience in SaaS or technology-focused companies is highly preferred, with a deep understanding of subscription-based revenue models and SaaS metrics (e.g., MRR, ARR, Churn, LTV).
- Prior experience working with Private Equity-backed businesses and familiarity with the expectations and reporting standards PE firms require.
- Demonstrated experience in managing the finance function at a growth-stage company, including building teams, streamlining processes, and implementing internal controls.
- Strong background in financial reporting under Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or IFRS), and experience with external audits.
Requirements
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar).
- Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling).
- Familiarity with financial automation tools for streamlining accounting processes.
- Ability to manage financial reporting cycles for investors, including quarterly and annual reporting packages for PE investors.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements; we are a remote-first company who gathers together (virtually) every quarter, and in-person at least once per year.
- Health benefits package includes medical, dental and vision.
- 401K matching, and HSA contribution for US employees.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal and volunteer days.
- Opportunities for learning, mentorship and professional development.
- A subscription to the mindfulness and meditation platform, Headspace.
- Ongoing team-wide and company-wide virtual social activities and success celebrations.
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Finance / Legal
Finance / Legal
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Salary
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unspecified
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Remote
Location
Canada
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Mar 08, 2025
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| 📍 | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: Canada |
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