This role requires on-site presence at a client location in Concord, ON approximately twice per week, with the remainder of client work performed remotely.
About Aspire CFO:
Aspire CFO provides market-leading financial services to small and mid-sized businesses. We implement robust, optimally designed, and scalable finance functions to position our clients for long-term success.
The Role:
We are seeking a hands-on, diligent and ambitious Controller to oversee the financial operations of multiple client companies. In this full-time role, you will lead accounting teams, implement scalable processes, and deliver accurate financial reporting that enables informed business decisions. You will work closely with senior CFO mentors to drive measurable improvements in both finance functions and overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of bookkeepers.
- Manage the automation and implementation of robust financial processes at multiple clients.
- Ensure client books are closed accurately and completely monthly in accordance with customized financial close checklists at multiple clients.
- Manage the payments process, payroll process, collections, and sales tax return filing processes at multiple clients.
- Coordinate with auditors to ensure audits and review engagements are completed in a timely and smooth manner.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, budget to actual analyses, forecasts and other financial analyses as required.
- Support the CFO to prepare board materials as required.
Who You Are
- CPA earned at a reputable accounting firm, ideally a Big 4.
- 7-10 years of progressive finance experience, including 3-5 years as a Controller or Director of Finance.
- Track record of redesigning and implementing efficiently designed finance functions leveraging automation.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to synthesize complex financial data for executive decision-making.
- Ethical, dependable, and skilled in navigating complex financial and operational situations.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Why Join Aspire CFO?
- Hybrid work: Flexible work arrangements.
- Meaningful mentorship: Learn directly from seasoned CFOs with Big 4 backgrounds and executive leadership experience.
- Career growth: Opportunities to progress into senior finance leadership, including potential transition into a future CFO role.
- Professional development: Eligible course fees covered.
- Competitive package: Competitive pay and benefits package.