Corporate Controller

ScalePad

Corporate Controller managing ScalePad's accounting for financial reporting, tax, and treasury operations. Leading a small team in a dynamic SaaS environment across Canada and the US.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSeniorLead💰 CA$175,000 - CA$200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own ScalePad's accounting function end to end: financial reporting, tax and audit, treasury, payroll, and equity administration.
Lead a small team while being in the work, not just reviewing it.
Partner with the CFO in strategic financial decision-making.
Manage cash forecasting, banking platforms, FX, credit facilities.
Oversee payroll across Canadian and US entities, administer the equity program, and support benefits renewals.
Build the control environment for a scaling multi-entity group.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Canadian CPA designation (Chartered Professional Accountant).
Public practice foundation at a Big Four or large national accounting firm, with audit or tax depth.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a SaaS or software environment managing multiple entities.
Experience owning a controllership function (or clearly operating at that level) with a small team.
Multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation in a Canada/US cross-border structure.
Deep knowledge of ASPE and SaaS revenue recognition.
Proven track record leading external audits and managing tax compliance across jurisdictions.
Strong NetSuite (or similar ERP) proficiency; implementation or optimization experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Share in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and RRSP matching.
Parental leave programs are in place to support you and your family when it matters most.
Join opt-in mentorship programs and learn directly from founders and senior leaders.
Access an annual professional development budget to level up your skills.
Work with brand new, top-of-the-line hardware and equipment.
Receive a monthly stipend to help you create an effective hybrid or remote work environment.
100% employer-paid benefits.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial ReportingTax ComplianceAudit ManagementCash ForecastingPayroll AdministrationEquity AdministrationControllership FunctionMulti-Currency ManagementExternal Audit LeadershipTax Compliance Management

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStrategic Decision-MakingCollaboration

Certifications

Canadian CPA Designation