WeyMedia is hiring a
Financial Controller in Canada

Summary

The job is for a Financial Controller to manage the finance and accounting department of WeyMedia, a fast-growing Maritime company specializing in personal finance content and technology. The role involves planning, organizing, and maintaining the operation of the finance department, developing financial strategies, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Requirements

• You live in the Greater Moncton area and are legally eligible to work in Canada
• You have a minimum of 5 years experience working in a finance and accounting role within a tech startup, or fast-growing company environment, especially in Fintech and/or a B2C business
• You have a BA in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field – or relevant professional experience
• You have a CPA designation or are working towards one
• You have strong knowledge of federal and provincial laws, regulations, and ordinances pertaining to finance and accounting best practices
• You are organized with a capital ‘O’ – you get things sorted, completed, and delivered on time (or earlier)
• You can think on your feet ‒ no problem is too big and no question is too difficult ‒ you know how to find the right answers, online and offline
• You're a self-starter, reliable, and trustworthy ‒ you care about your team and doing your work well
• You have a strong command of financial planning and revenue technology tools including, but not limited to Quickbooks, data visualization tools, client dashboards, and more

Responsibilities

• You'll plan, organize, and maintain the operation of the finance and accounting department including, but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll
• You’ll develop and enforce well-maintained financial documents, policies, systems, and internal controls ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulations
• You'll prepare and organize timely finance and accounting statements, summaries, reports, and other cost-benefit analyses, including year-to-date actuals, forecasts, and variance explanations on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• You'll collaborate with the Finance Manager and other members of the senior leadership team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with and support the company’s objectives
• You'll investigate and respond to all finance and accounting inquiries promptly and accurately
• You'll connect the dots between financial results and company initiatives spanning across all of our core teams to bolster positive revenue trends and short circuit negative ones
• You’ll ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist with tax planning and filing
• You'll work closely with external contractors, clients, and affiliate partners
• You'll maintain relationships with banking partners, external auditors, and additional stakeholders in the financial industry
• You'll support stretch projects and assist the team as needed

Benefits

• Work from home anywhere in Canada with permanent remote full-time status
• Opportunities for continuous growth and career advancement
• Competitive salary based on your skills and experience
• Performance-based bonuses
• 100% paid premiums for health, dental, and vision insurance
• Ample vacation time and standardized public holidays across Canada
• New Employee Toolkit that contains everything you need to do your job well. Includes a company laptop, a second monitor, and a dozen other useful items
• Mental health support through inConfidence and the Calm app
• Mobile phone allowance to help cover part of your monthly bill
• Regular team building fun including team games, lunches, happy hours, competitions with prizes, and more
• Challenging and rewarding work that has a real impact on the financial health of Canadians