Controller

SB HR Management is excited to share an opportunity with our client, an established and growing organization, who is seeking an experienced Controller to support with launching a new business model. This position is responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations and supporting the company’s long-term success. The ideal candidate will have experience as a trusted leader — providing practical, data-informed recommendations and supporting the organizations goals. This position will report directly into the CEO.

Please note this role is located in the Kitchener-Waterloo-Cambridge area

Onsite: 5 days a week

Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week

Salary Range: $110,000 - $130,000

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day accounting operations of all entities and all transactions related to general ledger, financial reporting and with supporting AR/AP.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all financial accounts, including bank statements, credit cards, and company transactions.
• Oversee all payroll functions, filing of compliance reports, reporting of annual EHT and other reports as needed.
• Support with budgeting, forecasting and regulation changes in conjunction with the company’s short- and long-term goals.
• Navigate cash flow complexities caused by front-loaded expenses—such as customer acquisition and product development—while revenue is realized gradually through subscription models.
• Use data analytics and scenario modeling to inform pricing strategies, market expansion, and resource allocation.
• Establish KPIs that provide insight into the company's health, scalability, and growth potential for the new business model.
• Align financial goals with customer success strategies by collaborating with fellow leaders, ensuring the most effective strategic approach.
• Champion the acceptance of integrated financial software and automation that will streamline processes like complex billing and reporting.
• Manage company cash flow and provide recommendations to the CEO based on current financial position and future projections.
• Review monthly financial statements drafted by the accounting team; perform in-depth analysis where required.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team, foster professional growth and ensure accuracy and excellence in all deliverables.
• Responsible for internal controls and compliance; staying up to date on changes to finance/tax legislation and regulation changes and proposing implementations.
• Build and maintain relationship with internal teams and with external partners (tax, banking and investment consulting, legal counsel etc.).
• Support, as needed, with government grants, subsidies, and funding programs available to businesses to support growth and innovation.
• Liaise, as needed, with external auditors regarding annual yearend review.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience at a Manager level or above
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Completion or enrolment for CPA designation
• Experience in technology/software industry is required
• Experience with SaaS business models
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Strong data analytics skills
• Proactive, team-oriented approach
• Thrives in dynamic, rapidly changing settings

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment/selection process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please notify us so that we can meet your accessibility needs. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.