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Moonshot

Financial Controller

Toronto , Canada
full-time Remote

Moonshot believes that marginalized people in society — including people of color, Indigenous people, people from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, women, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ people — must be centered in the work we do. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other communities who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or marital status. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.

About the role: 

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, as well as managing key contracts and reporting requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • 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 Financial 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.

Requirements

Essential:

  • 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.
  • 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

Benefits ​package:​

  • 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 counseling 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).

 Moonshot

About Moonshot:Moonshot is a social enterprise which specialises in disrupting and reducing online harms across the globe. We currently operate in more than 28 countries across different forms of violent extremism, disinformation, and other public safety issues, such as gender-based violence. We use data-proven techniques to ensure our clients respond effectively, and our work ranges from targeted intervention programmes, software development and digital capacity building, to leading global counter-messaging campaigns, and monitoring and evaluation. We do this through: Finding new ways to reach individuals at risk of involvement in violent extremism and other forms of violence. Working across different violent extremist ideologies and public safety issues. Collaborating with partners and working for clients including governments, NGOs and private sector organisations from across the globe. Building a multifaceted team with a diversity of backgrounds, both professional and academic, including international development, policing, communications, psychology, data science and software engineering. Investing in the research and development of new technologies and methodologies to counter extremism, misinformation, and other public safety issues. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQIA+ candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We know a diverse workforce will enable us to understand drivers behind violent extremism and online harms in an in-depth way and do better work to counter them.Working at Moonshot:We’re growing quickly, have big ambitions, and high expectations of our staff. Our dedication to finding effective responses and leading innovation means that our work environment is fast-paced, dynamic and creative. We match this by offering our staff access to a range of learning and development options, scope to advance personal subject-matter expertise, and opportunities for career progression.Our staff say they value: Our shared sense of purpose: working as a team to find new solutions to global challenges. Personal development opportunities: a chance to learn new things and get even better at what you already do. Our ideas-driven culture: opportunities to work with creativity and autonomy whatever your position in our organisation. The diversity of thought: working with staff from a wide range of personal and professional backgrounds. Open and collaborative working: being part of a team who support each other to achieve great results. InclusivityMoonshot values the diversity of our team, and is committed to ensuring our workplace is inclusive. We are determined to ensure that our applicants and employees receive no less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race. We recognise that our staff have different requirements based on their circumstances, and we are committed to providing a workplace that caters for these, including flexible working time to allow for caring responsibilities and remote working arrangements and work space adjustments to accommodate people with disabilities and other health conditions.

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