15 Sep
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Visa Hunt
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Toronto
That’s what we call our customers.) At ScalePad, we’re building more than software; we’re building confidence and clarity for the people who manage the technology businesses rely on every day.
Our mission: help MSPs evolve into MVPs (their clients’ most valuable partner). Our tools turn them from reactive service providers into strategic advisors through a consistent, scalable Customer Success motion. Our product suite unifies risk insights, client planning, and service delivery so MSPs can have smarter conversations, show clients their value, and grow their revenue.
But our purpose goes beyond our software. Together, we’re creating a future where MSPs don’t just keep businesses running, they help them thrive. We’ve been recognized for our products and corporate culture by MSP Today, G2, and Great Place to Work As Corporate Controller, you will own ScalePad's accounting function end to end: financial reporting, tax and audit, treasury, payroll, and equity administration.
Someone who trained in public practice, has run the tax calendar across borders, sat across from auditors and tax authorities, managed treasury, and closed complex multi-entity books. If you know the ins and outs of Canadian and US corporate tax, sales and use tax, SR&ED;, transfer pricing, credit facilities, and cross-border structures, this role was written for you.
The complexity is what makes this seat interesting: a private-equity-backed, multi-entity group spanning Canada and the US, consolidated in NetSuite OneWorld across parallel CAD and USD hierarchies under ASPE, with an active acquisition pipeline and regular reporting to our lenders and investor. Own the monthly close and consolidation across multiple legal entities in two currency hierarchies (CAD and USD), including intercompany eliminations, delivering accurate ASPE financials on a reliable calendar for leadership, lenders, and our private-equity investor. Audit, Tax & Compliance.
Lead the annual external audit end to end and own the Canadian and US tax compliance calendar: corporate filings in both countries, cross-border transfer pricing documentation, multi-state US sales and use tax,
GST/HST, and SR&ED.; Represent the company confidently in tax-authority reviews and audits (CRA and US), directing external advisors so the work gets done right. Treasury & Banking.
Own cash management and forecasting across multiple banks, entities, and currencies, wire and FX execution, credit facility administration, covenant compliance, and day-to-day lender relationships. Manage and optimize the complete revenue and accounts receivable cycle for our multi-product SaaS business, ensuring precision in revenue recognition across subscription models. Payroll, Benefits & Equity.
Oversee payroll across Canadian and US entities on parallel systems, support benefits renewals in both countries, and administer the equity program (cap table, stock-based compensation, and annual valuation cycles). Controls, Systems & Process Improvement. Build the control environment for a scaling multi-entity group: approval matrices, delegation of authority, and documented processes.
Maximize our NetSuite investment and keep improving how the function runs; M&A; Integration. When we acquire, you integrate: onboarding new entities into the consolidation, aligning charts of accounts, and folding acquired operations into the close, tax, and treasury cadence. Work hands-on alongside a small team, mentoring and developing them while building a function where knowledge is shared and no process depends on a single person.
However, experience in the following areas will help you hit the ground running in this role: ~ This is a senior, high-trust role, so some things are non-negotiable. ~ Canadian CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant). CPA, CA welcomed; a US CPA alongside is a plus.
~ Public practice foundation at a Big Four or large national accounting firm, with the audit or tax depth that comes from it. ~10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a SaaS or software environment managing multiple entities. ~ Proven track record leading external audits and managing tax compliance across jurisdictions, including US sales and use tax. Solid assets Direct experience responding to CRA (or IRS/state) reviews and audits.
Hands-on treasury experience: cash forecasting, banking platforms, FX, credit facilities.
Experience with SR&ED; and other government programs, transfer pricing, and corporate insurance programs. implementation or optimization experience. M&A; and entity-integration experience. Comfort directing external advisors (audit, tax, valuation) and knowing what to outsource versus own.
Calm and credible under scrutiny: comfortable being the company's voice with auditors, tax authorities, banks, and our investor. A clear, direct communicator who can explain complex accounting and tax matters to non-accountants. Parental leave programs are in place to support you and your family when it matters most.
Join opt-in mentorship programs and learn directly from founders and senior leaders who’ve scaled multiple SaaS ventures and spent decades in the MSP industry. Work with brand new, top-of-the-line hardware and equipment so you can do your best work, whether you’re at home or in one of our hubs. Roles at ScalePad are structured as remote or hybrid, with hub locations in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, and Phoenix.
Specific work models are outlined in each posting. Receive a monthly stipend to help you create an effective hybrid or remote work environment. This is a full-time role for those who are eligible to work in Canada or the United States.
We thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, but only candidates who make it to the next stage will be contacted.
Note on AI Use: ScalePad uses AI technology to support certain administrative aspects of our hiring process, such as transcription, note-taking, and interview documentation.
📌 Finance Coordinator - Financial Accounting (Toronto)
🏢 Visa Hunt
📍 Toronto