Job Description

Your responsibilities will include

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Financial Reporting & Month-End Close

Manage timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes. Prepare and publish financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow), ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies.

Accounts Receivable (AR) Management

Lead the full AR cycle -- from invoicing and collections to cash application. Optimize cash flow, reduce days sales outstanding, and maintain healthy customer relationships.

Accounts Payable (AP) Management

Oversee the end-to-end AP cycle, including invoice approvals, vendor payments, and expense tracking. Ensure proper controls are in place and payments align with working capital goals.

Expense Reimbursements

Oversee the employee expense reimbursement process from submission to payment. Ensure expenses are properly coded, policy-compliant, and supported with accurate documentation.

Audit & Tax Filings

Coordinate and manage annual external audits, ensuring timely preparation of audit deliverables. Oversee corporate tax compliance, including federal and provincial filings, GST/QST, and other statutory requirements. Maintain documentation, support regulatory obligations, and ensure the company remains in good standing with tax authorities.

Compliance & Internal Controls

Ensure full compliance with IFRS and other relevant regulations. Maintain and enforce strong internal controls and accounting policies. Safeguard audit readiness at all times.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Manage and mentor a small finance team, fostering accuracy, accountability, and growth. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, Engineering, Product, HR, and other functions to align financial goals with business priorities.

Financial Systems & Tech Stack Ownership

Own and continuously improve the financial tech stack -- including accounting, billing, and reporting systems. Drive automation, data integrity, and scalability to support business growth and informed decision-making.

What we're looking for:

CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting qualification). 4-6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including at least 2+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role. Strong knowledge of IFRS and experience applying accounting standards in a high-growth environment. SaaS / technology industry experience strongly preferred. Solid understanding of AR/AP cycles, tax compliance, and audit processes. Proven ability to build, manage, and mentor a small team. Hands-on experience with modern accounting and finance systems; comfortable driving process improvements and automation. Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to evolving priorities. Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented with a strong sense of ownership. Able to balance detail orientation with big-picture strategic thinking.

What we offer:

Join an early-stage, well-financed company Advance Novisto's purpose of contributing to the sustainability of the economy, environment, and society by empowering companies to make better decisions and disclosures through our ESG data management software Contribute your knowledge and insights to increase awareness and knowledge of sustainability Generous health benefits Flexible schedules 4 weeks of vacation Stock option plan
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $76,484.40-$135,358.56 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Montreal, QC