GoMaterials is one of Canada's fastest-growing companies, recognized by Deloitte, the Globe & Mail, and the Lazaridis Scaleup Program. We're revolutionizing how landscape contractors source plant and hardscape materials through a B2B marketplace that simplifies procurement in a traditionally outdated industry.
Since our inception, we have helped landscapers save time, money, and stress and plant over 1.5 million plants and trees. Led by a young and eager group of entrepreneurs, GoMaterials is aggressively expanding across North America. We are therefore looking for amazing people to add to our team!
About the role:
We are looking for an accounting professional with a great analytical mind who is fiercely passionate about building a highly automated accounting function.
As Financial Controller at GoMaterials, you'll take full ownership of our general ledger accounting operations and shape how the function scales with the business. Beyond ensuring accurate financial reporting, you'll be the driving force behind automating processes, strengthening internal controls, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and accuracy.
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What you'll do:
Own accounting operations:
Complete ownership of general ledger accounting, payroll, and tax compliance activities
Month-end & year-end close:
Ensure timely, accurate, and efficient reporting with automation-driven improvements
Financial reporting:
Prepare and present financial statements in compliance with ASPE
Internal controls:
Establish, maintain, and improve accounting policies and procedures
Compliance:
Ensure payroll and sales tax compliance across Canada and U.S. jurisdictions
Audit & external partners:
Manage annual audit, liaise with auditors and tax advisors
Technology & automation:
Champion system optimization, identifying opportunities to streamline and automate processes
Leadership:
Mentor and develop the finance team, fostering accountability, innovation, and growth
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What you'll need:
CPA designation required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
6-8 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, ideally with a Big 4 background plus industry leadership experience
Strong command of ASPE accounting
Proven success managing full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and audit processes
Demonstrated experience implementing automation, ERP systems, and process improvements
Expert-level Excel and data processing skills; basic proficiency in SQL, PowerQuery, or similar tools a plus
Bilingual (English & French) strongly preferred
Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
From day one, you get to...
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