Our client is a rapid-moving team of tech builders and operators with deep industry experience and a bias toward action. As they continue to scale, they are hiring a highly skilled and detail-oriented finance leader to build a financial foundation, strengthen reporting and controls, and partner with the executive team on strategic decision‑making.

The Role

As Controller / Director of Finance, you’ll lead the end-to-end accounting function and financial reporting, while also playing a critical role in strategic planning and growth. This is both a hands‑on and leadership role: you’ll ensure accuracy and compliance while building scalable processes to support growth and executive decision‑making.

Suitable candidates must have strength in system implementation and automation.

Responsibilities

- Lead all core accounting operations, including GL, AR/AP, payroll, consolidations, and revenue recognition
- Own and improve monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Deliver timely, GAAP-compliant, investor‑ready financial statements
- Manage tax compliance, regulatory filings, and audit preparation
- Oversee cash flow, runway, and scenario modeling to support growth decisions
- Design finance processes and systems to scale with ongoing expansion and increasing transaction volumes
- Partner with the executive team on financial planning, performance insights, and capital allocation to drive growth




- Manage relationships with external partners (audit, tax, banking, insurance, payroll, etc.)
- Design and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable systems (NetSuite or Sage experience)
- Build, mentor, and scale a lean, high‑performance finance and accounting team

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s/MBA a plus)
- 7–10 years of progressive experience, ideally combining public accounting and industry
- Controller or senior finance leadership role in a high-growth SaaS, fintech, or venture‑backed tech company
- Experience supporting investor reporting, and board‑level presentations
- Strong command of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting operations in scaling environments
- Systems mindset, with experience implementing or optimizing ERP/finance platforms (NetSuite or SAGE)
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data analysis
- Excellent communication skills and ability to partner cross‑functionally
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity

Package

- Full benefits including health, dental, vision, and paid time off
- Direct impact and visibility as a key finance leader
- Professional growth opportunities, with a path to broader finance/ops leadership

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📌 Controller (Vancouver)
🏢 Goldbeck Recruiting
📍 Vancouver