Assistant Controller

Xello is looking for an Assistant Controller

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Who are you?

You are a detail-oriented professional who is looking for an opportunity in an entrepreneurial organization. A self-starter, you relish the opportunity to have your voice heard and want to build your career in a high-growth, energetic, and forward-thinking team. You are eager to help take Xello’s business to the next level.

As a key member of our growing accounting team, you’ll sink your teeth into problems and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department. This position requires one day a week in the office, where you’ll collaborate with the team in our Midtown Toronto office.

Sound exciting? Read on!

What you’ll do…

• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements
• Manage the monthly close process, including the preparation of month-end journal entries and the review of monthly reconciliations
• Support month-end internal and external financial reporting, including board and shareholder material, as well as ad-hoc financial analysis
• Work with the Controller to implement company-wide processes to improve internal controls, safeguard assets, and optimize resource allocation
• Create, maintain, and administer company policies and identify potential areas for process improvements
• Manage the automation of deferred revenue reconciliation within NetSuite and other ERP automation projects
• Manage the AP function by:
  • Reviewing GL coding and supporting documentation for all expenditures
  • Reviewing supporting documentation prior to the release of CAD, USD, and GBP payments
  • Creating budgetary reporting against actual monthly results
• Manage the year-end audit by preparing and managing working papers and discussions with auditors
• Build and maintain relationships with key corporate and external stakeholders

What we’re looking for…

• CPA designation preferred, or working towards completion
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing full cycle accounting or a similar finance role with Canadian GAAP experience
• Prior experience in a SAAS environment is preferred
• Proficiency with NetSuite accounting software
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Self-driven with the ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision in a deadline-oriented environment
• Track record of successful development and implementation of processes in finance/accounting within a startup or fast-growing organization
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can demonstrate teamwork skills as part of a growing team
• Strong problem solving and time management skills
• Strong project management skills

We’re Xello - Join us!

We are Xello (CASCAID in the UK), the leading developer of future readiness programs in North America and the UK and soon the world! Our mission is to help anyone, anywhere in the world to create a successful future through self-knowledge, exploration, and planning.

We believe that by bringing our best selves to our work and collaborating with one another, we can change the world. We are a very diverse group of individuals who work hard, laugh often and share in each other’s lives. We are an inclusive, equal opportunity employer.

Embracing agile practices, an innovative mindset, and keeping our users at the heart of what we do, are just a few of the keys to our success.

In addition to working with leading technologies, we are committed to continuous learning and growth through internal/external training and mentoring, which includes a PD budget for every employee.

For our Canadian based staff, we also offer:

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote
• 4 weeks of vacation
• Employer-paid health and dental benefits
• 4-month top-up for parental leave
• Group RRSP with 3% matching

For our US based staff, we also offer:

• Remote work environment
• 4 weeks of vacation
• 80% employer-paid health benefits
• 4-month top-up for parental leave
• 401(k) with 3% matching

For our UK based staff, we also offer:

• Remote work environment
• 28 days annual leave (inc. 3 days at Christmas) + bank holidays. With additional annual leave days added to reward long service

Like what you hear? Apply Now!