Social enterprise working to end online harms, applying evidence, ethics and human rights.
Financial Controller
Location
Canada
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
C$110K - C$130K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Financial Controller
Moonshot
Role Description Do you have a passion for international finance and a genuine interest in working for an organisation tackling online harms? Do you have experience working in finance and want to develop further? We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Controller to join Moonshot, supporting our finance team. In this role, you will help drive the organisation forward by continuing to improve our financial processes, lead our cash management processes as well as reporting requirements. - Lead the cash forecasting process in both the short and medium term. - Lead the multi-currency consolidation of five operating companies across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. - Prepare and analyse project profitability, variance analysis, and management reports. - Liaise with project teams on a monthly basis regarding adherence to grant/contract rules, billing, and margin reporting. - Support the Finance Director in preparing monthly and quarterly KPI and financial reports for clients, investors, and the Board. - Facilitate the annual audit process with external auditors. - Provide line management to one direct report. - Work with external payroll agents to process and review payroll for UK, US, Canada, and Ireland entities. - Process and review accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely reconciliation with monthly supplier accounts. - Coordinate and participate in regular meetings with clients and the leadership team. - Ensure compliance across the organisation, including statutory and sales tax returns across all entities. - Investigate any financial inconsistencies. - Undertake other activities as required. This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in Ontario, Canada, due to employment and regulatory requirements. Qualifications - CPA qualification (or ACCA equivalent). - Proven experience in a similar finance role. - Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting. - Strong expertise in risk analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. - Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace (especially Google Sheets) or MS Excel. - Exceptional attention to detail and highly organised. - Ability to complete tasks within tight deadlines. - Proactive, self-motivated, and tenacious in identifying and investigating inconsistencies. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Requirements - We require and will check on candidates' eligibility to work in Canada. - Candidates will be expected to undertake and pass any relevant security clearance procedures per clients' needs. Desirable - Availability for immediate start or short notice period. - Experience preparing for and facilitating audits. - Grant reporting and project accounting experience. - Xero bookkeeping experience. Benefits - 25 days paid vacation leave, plus Statutory Holiday. - Group healthcare package, including coverage for partners and children (80% Co-Insurance). - Dental & Vision Insurance (80% Co-Insurance). - Life & LTD Disability Insurance. - 24/7 access to counselling via our Employee Assistance Program. - Generous maternity and paternity leave: 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 8 weeks paid paternity leave. - All permanent employees are granted share options upon employment. - Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 CAD (depending on skills and experience).
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