Job Description

Are you passionate about education and looking for a role at a fast growing company in the heart of Toronto\'s tech sector? If so, please read on!

We believe that great professionals are more than just book smart. We help academic programs find stronger students by delivering robust assessments of professionalism and personal characteristics of applicants. Think of us like an SAT for professionalism. Our main assessment, the CASPer test, is used widely for high stakes admissions for Medicine, Teachers Education, Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry and Optometry in Canada, the US and as far away as Australia.

As the first full-time member of our Finance team, you will help us structure our finances to better understand our business and make strategic financial decisions that help us meet our mission to select and develop professionals the world can trust. You\xe2\x80\x99ll assist with both the day to day accounting as well as deeper financial business analysis, international taxation issues (US, Australia, UK etc.), M&A, and sourcing capital.

This role reports to the Rich Emrich, CEO of Altus Assessments.

This is a full-time role, although we are open to candidates transitioning from parental leave who need part-time employment to start.

What would you be doing?

Finance:

• Refining our financial model, structuring our bookkeeping and conducting financial analysis to derive insights into the business and guide strategic decision making
• Overseeing compliance with international taxation related to cross border payments and offshore operations
• Financial modelling and deal structuring related to M&A activities
• Overseeing budgeting, forecasting and keeping the company abreast of progress
• Owning all financial reporting and analysis including preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financials for the Board

Accounting:

• Managing all treasury functions including day to day banking activities, wire transfers, and bill payments
• Conducting expense Reporting and Payroll
• Completing monthly bookkeeping and month-end close processes
• Responsible for tax activities including HST, and year-end tax filings in conjunction with MNP accountants
• Applying for government grants, claims and post-project reporting, including assisting Flow Ventures
• Manage all aspects of HR administration including payroll and benefits
• Establish appropriate financial controls and policies across the organization

Traits of our ideal candidate:

• Able to live and enhance the practice of our core values of Curiosity, Caring, and Drive to Improve
• Leadership, and decision-making skills - we need someone who is a self-starter, highly curious about how the business works, and be able to help us focus where it counts
• Ability to think strategically, execute effectively, and deliver high-quality work while under the ambiguity, and uncertainty of a scaling company
• Has strong opinions, but is also abundantly humble, can be wrong, and wants to seek out the best solution, whatever the source
• Has great written and oral communication skills
• Has strong financial analytical skills, is highly organized and has a structured approach to finance
• Looking for a long-term relationship at a growing company
• Comfortable with ambiguity, a fast-paced environment, and prefers change over status-quo. We are growing quickly and you\xe2\x80\x99ll be involved in fixing/expanding processes that break!
• We minimize drama and prefer people who are quietly self-confident.
• Interested in being part of an amazing, caring team, and wants to build a high growth but sustainable business

Requirements

• 5 years of accounting experience
• 2 to 4 years of start-up experience in a similar role (ideal)
• CPA designation or something similar
• Canadian and US tax experience (ideal)
• Exceptional Excel and financial modelling skills

Benefits:

• Free snacks, drinks, and coffee in our office
• $1500 annual personal and professional development budget
• Generous vacation policy
• Comprehensive health, dental and life insurance coverage
• Parental leave coverage, breastfeeding space, open to those returning from parental leave part-time.
• Team building and social events

Altus is proud to be a diverse and equal opportunity employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origins, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Selection decisions are solely based on job-related factors. Special accommodations for candidates with disabilities can be made during the interview process if requested.

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