Assistant Controller
Riskified
Chief Corporate Controller
AutoTrader.ca
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: 🇨🇦 Canada
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Lead
Tech Stack
ERPTableau
About the role
- Lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and process improvement for Canadian operations.
- Oversee the full accounting cycle — general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and compliance.
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and drive real-time reporting capabilities.
- Prepare financial statements and reporting packages for AutoScout24 consolidation and collaborate with European teams.
- Standardize policies, strengthen internal controls, and streamline workflows to improve efficiency and scalability.
- Partner on ERP and automation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve accuracy.
- Manage annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and senior leadership to provide financial insights supporting operational and strategic decisions.
- Lead and develop the accounting team; directly manage an Accounting Lead and a Transaction Processing Lead.
- Support integration efforts and other ad hoc projects with AutoScout24 and PE-ownership.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership of a team.
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP / IFRS and internal controls.
- Proven track record of improving close processes, reporting accuracy, and systems.
- Experience in a PE-backed, fast-growing, or transformation-focused company is highly desirable.
- ERP proficiency; knowledge of Workday preferred.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and automation technologies is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with C-suite executives and PE ownership.
- Strong leadership and talent development skills, with a focus on adaptability and collaboration in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
- Gym discounts
- Employee and Family Assistance program
- Virtual wellness events
- Conferences & training budget
- Regular internal training programs
- 3% matching towards your pension
- Multiple forms of income protection
- Annual bonus structure
- 3% CPP matching
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
accountingfinancial reportinggeneral ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayrollU.S. GAAPIFRSinternal controlsfinancial statement preparation
Soft skills
leadershiptalent developmentadaptabilitycollaborationcommunicationprocess improvementstrategic decision-makingteam managementpartnering with executivesproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA
