Assistant Controller
Loopio
Accounting & Finance
Toronto, ON, Canada
Posted on Sep 24, 2024
Loopio is a workplace that unleashes learning & growth opportunities for our Loopers. We provide autonomous, challenging work that allows each employee to master their craft. We attract and retain people who are naturally curious, have grit and are eager to grow and build their careers. At Loopio, we genuinely support each other, because true success comes from working as #oneteam.
Loopio is the #1 highest-rated RFP Response solution on the market used by over 1,300 incredible companies like American Express, DropBox, IBM, and Slack. We help companies streamline their response process for RFPs, DDQs, and Security Questionnaires.
Our success as a company has been built on solving a critical challenge for our customers, our amazing product, and our team of talented and passionate Loopers. We’re scaling quickly, and so is our ambition. Our next stage of growth will be our most ambitious yet, and we need even more finance expertise to make it happen.
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller will manage the day-to-day responsibilities of our accounting function. The Assistant Controller will be an integral part of the accounting cycle, providing support to the broader finance team, which includes Accounting, Billing, and Payroll functions. The Assistant Controller will be a subject matter expert in full-cycle accounting and financial reporting, and will support critical projects that will have a long-term impact on Loopio’s success. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS environment, has strong business acumen and is eager to build compliant, scalable accounting processes.
What You'll Be Doing
- Support Corporate Controller with the full cycle accounting responsibilities, including month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, and preparation of consolidated and statutory financial statements
- Analyze and interpret financial results to be shared with the Leadership team
- Gain an understanding from the business changes and drivers that contribute to month-over-month, and quarter-over-quarter variances
- Develop, document, and implement business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Execute and continuously evolve internal controls so that we remain compliant with industry best practices and maintain a strong “tone at the top”
- Support our team with technical accounting expertise during ad-hoc projects
- Provide support of new acquisitions and legal entity systems migrations
- Liaise cross-functionally with other members of the Finance team to prepare for external audits
- Manage tax compliance requirements
What You'll Bring to the Team
- University or College Degree (or equivalent) in Business, preferably in Accounting or Finance; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred
- Experience with international financial operations and knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
- Experience and understanding of general controllership requirements
- Experience using Netsuite, Google Suite, Microsoft Office Products
- Excellent communication skills as you will be a partner to the business leaders
- Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset
- Ability to stay organized and meticulous to deliver in a fast-paced environment
Where You'll Work
- Loopio is a remote-first workplace because we recognize the advantages of working flexibly. We have Hub Regions spanning across Canada, UK, and India, which means that employees live and work remotely within a 300 KM radius of Toronto (within Ontario),Vancouver (within British Columbia), Ahmedabad (within Gujarat), Pune (within Maharashtra), and London (UK) and work within regular business hours in their timezone.
- Loopio has two flexible co-working locations available to Loopers in ON and BC. Those based in ON have the flexibility of working out of our convenient coworking space located in the heart of Downtown Toronto and a 12-minute walk from Union Station. BC Loopers have the option to work from our co-working office in Gastown Vancouver. It is whatever works best for you!
- You’ll collaborate with your teams virtually (we’re just a Zoom call away!) and have established core sync hours and focus time during the workday to enable us to work smarter together
Why You'll Love Working at Loopio
- Your manager supports your development by providing ongoing feedback and regular 1-on-1s
- You have tons of autonomy and responsibility: this role provides an opportunity to try new things and push creative boundaries
- You’ll learn more than you thought was possible; our team is obsessed with personal and professional growth (every Looper receives a professional mastery allowance each year)
- You’ll be set up to work remotely with a MacBook laptop, a monthly phone and internet allowance, and a work-from-home budget to help get your home office all set up!
- Join us in regular company socials, AMA (Ask-Me-Anything), and quarterly kick-off to celebrate the big wins and milestones as #oneteam!
- You’ll be joining a culture that has thoughtfully built out opportunities for connections in a remote first environment.
- We have Employee Resource Groups, various fun virtual activities, and many more moments for us to have fun and learn together!
- You’ll be a part of an award-winning workplace and one of Canada’s fastest growing companies with ample opportunity to make a big impact here!
We recognize that all too often, potential candidates don’t apply for a position simply because they don’t hit every single criteria included in the job description—particularly members of underrepresented groups.
Whether or not your experience checks off all the boxes on a job posting, we still encourage you to apply to ensure that your application receives a review from our team. We understand that a resume can only showcase so much during the applicant stage, so we've created prompts in the application for you to share more about yourself. If you've made a career transition (or a few!), you’re self taught in a new role, or you have skills/experience you’d like to highlight, we want to hear more about what you could bring to the table.
Loopio is an equal opportunity employer that is deeply committed to building equitable workplaces that are diverse and inclusive. We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds and lifestyles to consider us as a future employer. Please contact a member of our Talent Experience team (work@loopio.com) should you require accommodations at any point during our virtual interview processes.