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Talent.com is a global job platform operating in 50+ countries, connecting job seekers with employers. As Controller, you will lead the accounting function and manage an international accounting team, reporting to the CFO. You will own the accuracy of financial records across multiple legal entities, countries, and currencies, ensuring predictable closes, strong control environments, and clean audits in every market.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead accounting operations end-to-end: accounts payable, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and month-end/quarter-end/year-end closes
- Publish and maintain a close calendar with clear ownership for each deliverable
- Set and apply accounting policies consistently across entities and reporting standards
- Build and maintain a control environment across jurisdictions, including segregation of duties, approval thresholds, and documented processes
- Work with local advisors and internal teams to meet tax, statutory, and compliance requirements in each market
- Lead external and statutory audits, prepare statutory financial statements, and maintain audit-ready documentation year-round
- Provide financial reporting and analysis to the CFO, senior leadership, and the Board; supply FP&A with clean actuals for planning and forecasting
- Lead and develop an international accounting team; drive automation and system improvements to shorten the close and reduce manual effort
The company is fully remote with a preference for candidates based in Ontario and Quebec. Talent.com values collaboration, diversity, and a people-focused culture where every voice is heard.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Senior accounting and controllership experience, including ownership of the close and control environment
- Experience managing accounting across multiple countries and currencies, including local statutory, tax, and compliance differences
- Experience leading external and statutory audits as the primary point of contact
- Experience leading managers or team leads and building distributed teams
- Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) or equivalent
- Strong written and spoken English with ability to partner with CFO and senior leaders
NICE-TO-HAVES:
- Familiarity with Quebec financial, tax, and regulatory requirements; working proficiency in French
- Experience as senior accounting owner for multiple legal entities with statutory filings across different countries
- Experience building and scaling an accounting function in enterprise SaaS, including revenue recognition at scale
- Experience using AI tools to automate accounting processes or curiosity about applying AI to finance work
