Controllership Specialist
Há 3 dias
About the Role
We are seeking a Manager in Accounting Advisory & Financial Reporting to join our growing team. This role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with expertise in IFRS, US GAAP, and technical accounting matters, particularly in advising businesses through reporting and compliance challenges.
The ideal candidate will have experience in Big Four accounting firms, audit, and accounting advisory services, as well as exposure to multiple industries such as manufacturing, infrastructure, SaaS, retail, and professional services. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain high-level advisory experience while working with senior leadership and supporting clients through complex accounting matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical accounting advisory services, including IFRS and US GAAP conversions, financial statement preparation, and complex transaction analysis.
- Assist in advisory engagements related to financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting policy implementations.
- Support CFOs, Controllers, and Finance teams with regulatory compliance, GAAP conversions, and implementation of new accounting standards.
- Conduct research on technical accounting issues and provide recommendations for best practices.
- Assist in M&A transactions by supporting purchase accounting, due diligence, and post-merger financial reporting.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial reporting and accounting processes.
- Mentor and guide junior professionals, ensuring quality service delivery and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications & Experience
- 7+ years of experience in accounting advisory, financial reporting, or external audit.
- Big Four or global advisory firm experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and other international accounting frameworks.
- CPA, Chartered Accountant, or equivalent certification is required (or in progress).
- Exposure to multiple industries (e.g., SaaS, manufacturing, retail, infrastructure) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent communication and client management skills.
- Bilingual proficiency in Portuguese, Spanish, or English is a plus.
About Us
We are a small Canadian and international start-up specialized in healthcare recruitment. Our team is lean, entrepreneurial, and very hands-on.
We already work with a Canadian accountant for compliance and tax, but we now want to strengthen our day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
We are looking for a freelance Accounting & Finance Operations Specialist to support our accounting systems, automate processes, and create clear financial reports to support our growth.
What You'll Do
- Improve the setup / configuration of QuickBooks Online for our Canadian entity, including the chart of accounts, bank feeds, and automation rules.
- Manage and automate accounting and financial tasks such as reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and reporting, noting that the volume of transactions is currently small.
- Migrate existing financial tools from Excel/Google Sheets into our new automated reporting app for two very small entities (one in the UK and one in Canada), including:
- Cashflow reports
- Balance Sheets
- Collaborate with our Canadian accountant to ensure compliance, while focusing on efficiency and streamlined operations.
What We're Looking For
- Solid accounting and bookkeeping skills.
- Digitally savvy, with the ability to streamline processes and leverage automation tools.
- Excellent Excel and/or Google Sheets skills (formulas, pivot tables, dashboards).
- Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive about process improvements.
- Comfortable working in a start-up environment: resourceful, flexible, and solution-oriented.
Why Join Us
- Flexible, remote freelance role.
- Opportunity to shape our finance operations from the ground up.
- Work closely with the founders and gain exposure to the fast-growing recruitment industry.
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