Remote Controller

Blue J is the leading solution in generative AI for tax experts. We’re a B2B SaaS company whose customers are accountants and lawyers, and our AI-tax research software is the best in the market.

Since launching our flagship Generative AI product last year, we have blown past our revenue targets quarter over quarter, and are looking for a Controller to join our finance team as we scale.

Reporting into our Director of Finance, you’ll be responsible for full-cycle general accounting and other duties that support our growth. Our ideal candidate will be an experienced accounting professional who is versatile, thrives with change, and is growth-minded. You’ll play a key role in helping to build and execute the processes that will shape Blue J’s future.

We are racing ahead with an exciting product development roadmap to continue to delight our customers and to ensure that our users can generate the very best possible tax research answers in the service of their clients in record time.

A note on location: We are excited to meet with qualified candidates and are grateful for everyone’s interest, however this is a hybrid position that requires applicants to be within commuting distance of Toronto for 1-2 in person meetings a quarter. All candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

What You’ll be Doing

• Providing accounting services including treasury management, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, and compliance
• Preparing monthly financial reporting and analysis with accurate and timely information for the business
• Providing input on finance matters, supporting new processes and continuous improvement within the business
• Preparing timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Leading the month-end accounting closing processes
• Overseeing year-end accounting close processes
• Monitoring, forecasting and reporting cash positions
• Managing and complying with provincial and federal government reporting and tax filing requirements
• Implementing consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, upholding provincial and federal legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing, new, and future legislation
• Implementing internal control systems, operational procedures, and reporting systems to mitigate financial risks and support the growth of the business
• Developing and enforcing internal controls to maximize the protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows

What You Offer Blue J

• Working towards accounting designation (CPA)
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and audit processes to analyze financial data and formulate conclusions and recommendations
• Experience creating monthly financial statements and reports
• Experience in Canadian Corporate Tax (i.e., GST, HST and corporate tax filings)
• Process improvement and problem-solving mindset
• Process orientation and strong attention to detail
• Drive to make improvements through digitization and maximizing the use of systems
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong administration skills
• High energy and a positive attitude
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop strong, cooperative relationships with operational management and other support service groups
• Prior experience with Big 4 accounting firms an asset; SaaS literacy an asset

What We Offer You

• An exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal point in our growth as we continue to capture the market
• Hands-on entrepreneurial finance experience in a growth environment, allowing you to exercise critical thinking and creative problem solving
• Best-in-class tools including Netsuite, Quickbooks, Salesforce, etc…
• A well-funded company with all the “start-up perks” you’d expect, along with a competitive salary and employee stock options
• Great colleagues who will be working with you and be genuinely interested in your happiness and success at Blue J!

The Core Values that Define Our Culture

• We are customer-focused
• We put the team interest before self-interest
• We are pleasant and playful
• We are open to better ideas
• We deliver on our promises
• We solve the toughest problems

We value inclusiveness and diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.