23 Oct
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EarthDaily Analytics
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Vancouver
23 Oct
EarthDaily Analytics
Vancouver
Through cutting-edge Earth Observation technology and geospatial analytics, we provide unparalleled insights for industries ranging from agriculture to mining, insurance, and government intelligence. Our mission is to build the world's most advanced change detection system to capture, analyze, and interpret global shifts in near real-time.
OUR CREW Our global, distributed team represents a variety of business lines and is made up of business development, sales, marketing and support professionals, data scientists, software engineers, project managers and finance, HR, and IT professionals. We are currently looking for a seasoned, Vancouver-based (or willing to relocate) Corporate Controller to join our crew!
Do you want to join the Finance team of one of the most exciting space companies at the forefront of global change detection/change monitoring?
The Corporate
Controller will be responsible for the accounting operations, financial operations and internal controls during a critical scale-up and commercialization phase, owning the integrity of the financial statements, building scalable accounting infrastructure, and leading the accounting function's IPO readiness in close partnership with executive leadership. This is a Vancouver-based hybrid position that requires regular in-office work.
Reporting directly to the VP, Finance and working closely with the CFO, Director of FP&A;, and EarthDaily's ownership group, the Controller will lead a team of 15+ accounting professionals across multiple countries and oversee a highly complex, multi-entity, multi-currency structure that includes the Canadian parent and subsidiaries in the US, France, Brazil and other international jurisdictions. Accounting and Financial Reporting Own the end-to-end accounting function, including monthly close, multi-entity, multi-currency consolidations, and financial statement preparation for the Canadian parent and all international subsidiaries
Oversee foreign currency conversion, intercompany accounting, reconciliations and eliminations across all entities
Oversee subsidiary statutory reporting and local compliance (including local GAAP statutory audits and filings in jurisdictions such as the US, France and Brazil), directing accounting team members and external advisors
Ensure accurate and timely US GAAP-compliant financial reporting, including complex accounting areas (revenue recognition, capitalization, debt, equity, leases, etc.)
Research, document and defend technical accounting positions on complex and non-routine transactions, drawing on authoritative guidance, auditors and external advisors to reach well-supported conclusions
Controls, Audit and Tax Design, implement, and scale accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a pre-IPO environment, across all cross-border entities
Lead external audit and tax engagements, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and advisors
Oversee global tax compliance and income tax provisioning in partnership with internal and external tax advisors, including indirect taxes and transfer pricing documentation
Lead IPO and public-company readiness for the accounting function, including SOX 404 certification readiness, audit-ready historical financial statements, prospectus or registration statement financial disclosures, and coordination with underwriters, legal counsel and auditors
Establish a public-company reporting cadence, including quarterly and annual financial statements, MD&A; support, disclosure controls, and materials for the Audit Committee and Board
Support capital markets and M&A; activity, including debt and equity financings, due diligence, purchase accounting and integration of acquired entities actuals and update forecasts with new data
Build short and long-term cash flow forecasts with oversight on reconciliations and discrepancies, and manage relationships with financial institutions
Partner with FP&A;, legal, tax, and operations to ensure alignment between operational activity and financial reporting
Drive cross-functional process improvement to standardize and improve the accuracy and efficiency of reporting, documentation, and forecasting
Lead the implementation of AI in the accounting function, building workflows and tools the broader team relies on, such as automations for month-end close, account reconciliations, intercompany matching, journal entry review and data integrity checks, with appropriate controls and audit trails
Maintain the integrity of the NetSuite multi-subsidiary environment, chart of accounts and system integrations as the business scales
Build, lead and develop a high-performing, geographically distributed accounting team of 15+ professionals across multiple countries and time zones, and establish disciplined close and reporting processes, with explicit accountabilities and succession depth
Bachelor's degree in a related area
CPA designation required (CPA, CA or US preferred)
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a Corporate Controller capacity
Diverse background combining public practice, public company and industry experience
IPO readiness experience,
including direct involvement in preparing a company for a public listing
Familiarity with public company reporting requirements (SEC and/or Canadian securities regulations), including continuous disclosure, SOX 404
Demonstrated experience building scalable processes and internal controls in organizations transitioning toward public-company standards
Experience in a highly complex, multi-entity, multi-currency parent company with foreign subsidiaries in the US, France, Brazil or similar jurisdictions, including consolidations, foreign currency translation and intercompany accounting
Experience reporting to a private equity firm or ownership group, including investor reporting, covenant compliance and support of value-creation plans
Leadership of an accounting team of 15+ team members across multiple countries and time zones
Strong technical accounting background with deep knowledge of US GAAP
Technology savvy with an innate orientation toward continuous improvement
Demonstrated experience implementing AI and automation in an accounting function (e.g., close, reconciliation or reporting workflows), with sound judgment on internal controls, auditability and data governance
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Proven ability to deliver accurate, high-quality work in deadline-driven, high-volume environments with frequently changing priorities
Rigorous and detail-oriented, with exceptional care in reviewing work, documentation and reconciliations
Resilient and composed under pressure, able to sustain performance through peak periods such as year-end, audits and IPO preparation
Resourceful problem solver who knows where to look for answers (authoritative guidance, auditors, advisors, peer networks) and proactively removes bottlenecks before they stall the team
Sound judgment and integrity, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and elevate risks to executive leadership and the ownership group
Base Salary Range: $160,000 to $194,000 CAD annually
We'd love to welcome you to our world of software for space. We have a shared passion for building production critical systems that generate near real-time views of Earth from satellites that power real-world applications like disaster mitigation, environmental monitoring and crop yield improvements.
This is a hybrid role, with regular in-office work and collaboration required. Monday to Friday, with occasional evening or weekend work around month-end close, audits and other time-sensitive deliverables.
Competitive compensation, full benefits and flexible time off
Work from home opportunities (hybrid)
Great work environment, team and one of the best office locations in Vancouver (right over the water in the Vancouver Convention Centre)
Company subsidized lunches, lunch & learns and Friday afternoon social hours #
📌 Finance Coordinator - Financial Accounting (Vancouver)
🏢 EarthDaily Analytics
📍 Vancouver