Xello is looking for an Assistant Controller
__Who are you?
You are a detail-oriented professional who is looking for an opportunity in an entrepreneurial organization. A self-starter, you relish the opportunity to have your voice heard and want to build your career in a high-growth, energetic, and forward-thinking team. You are eager to help take Xello’s business to the next level.
As a key member of our growing accounting team, you’ll sink your teeth into problems and make recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the department. This position requires one day a week in the office, where you’ll collaborate with the team in our Midtown Toronto office.
Sound exciting? Read on!
What you’ll do…
- Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements
- Manage the monthly close process, including the preparation of month-end journal entries and the review of monthly reconciliations
- Support month-end internal and external financial reporting, including board and shareholder material, as well as ad-hoc financial analysis
- Work with the Controller to implement company-wide processes to improve internal controls, safeguard assets, and optimize resource allocation
- Create, maintain, and administer company policies and identify potential areas for process improvements
- Manage the automation of deferred revenue reconciliation within NetSuite and other ERP automation projects
- Manage the AP function by:
- Reviewing GL coding and supporting documentation for all expenditures
- Reviewing supporting documentation prior to the release of CAD, USD, and GBP payments
- Creating budgetary reporting against actual monthly results
- Manage the year-end audit by preparing and managing working papers and discussions with auditors
- Build and maintain relationships with key corporate and external stakeholders
What we’re looking for…
- CPA designation preferred, or working towards completion
- Minimum 2 years of experience performing full cycle accounting or a similar finance role with Canadian GAAP experience
- Prior experience in a SAAS environment is preferred
- Proficiency with NetSuite accounting software
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365
- Self-driven with the ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision in a deadline-oriented environment
- Track record of successful development and implementation of processes in finance/accounting within a startup or fast-growing organization
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can demonstrate teamwork skills as part of a growing team
- Strong problem solving and time management skills
- Strong project management skills
The compensation for this role offers a range from $90,000 - $110,000 CAD. The final offer will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise, as assessed during the interview process.
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What We Do
Xello is the only online college and career readiness program that’s inclusive, engaging, and empowering for your entire district community.
Established in 1997, Xello is currently used by over 20,000 institutions across North America, including schools, employment agencies, libraries, colleges, and universities.
Xello’s mission is to help anyone, anywhere in the world create a successful future through self-knowledge, exploration, and planning. Started by three friends who sought a way to answer the “what’s the right path for me” question, our online software programs are used globally by millions of students, educators, and adults.
Xello is committed to continually updating and improving our products to better serve clients now and in the future. To this end, we invest heavily in research and development, we listen carefully to our clients' needs and expectations, and we seek out complementary partnerships and alliances to ensure Xello remains at the forefront of future readiness.
