Financial Controller

At Urbint, our mission is to create safer and more resilient communities using AI. We are passionate about taking data about our changing world – from climate, to urbanization, to infrastructure risk – and harnessing it to allow utilities and infrastructure operators to predict and prevent threats and meaningfully reduce field risk. We are a tight-knit team of working together to create and deliver cutting-edge technology to deliver insights that keep people safe. 

Job Summary 

As our Financial Controller, you'll be responsible for a diverse range of contributions. You'll do everything from ensuring timely and accurate GAAP financial reporting and implementing new processes for company growth to liaising with investors, banks, counsel, vendors, and customers. 

We'll be excited to hear your recommendations on process improvements and overall operational performance. We’re counting on you to manage the day to day accounting operations, ensuring vendors are paid on time, expenses are in-line with company objectives, and compliance with all regulations. Reporting to the VP Finance & Operations, the Controller will have an active and independent voice that will be critical in all financial considerations of the business. 

This opportunity is meant for an ambitious, experienced professional seeking to make an impact and grow his/her career with the ability to advance within the company.  

What You'll Do 

• Manage monthly close processes, including general ledger review, journal entries, and analysis and reconciliation of P&L and balance sheet accounts 

• Oversight of accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, T&E reimbursement, payroll, and customer / vendor contract management 

• Manage and develop accounting team by providing active mentorship and coaching 

• Provide proactive analyses to identify issues and understand fluctuations in balances and provide meaningful analyses to stakeholders 

• Review, improve, and implement new processes and systems with a focus on simplification, scale, standardization, optimization, and adequate internal controls 

• Manage relationships with external accounting firms, tax advisors, and other 3rd party professional advisors 

• Manage annual external financial statement audit process and prepare necessary workpapers 

• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings 

• Partner with VP Finance & Operations on corporate governance, ad hoc analyses for monthly financial reporting, systems selection and implementation, board meetings, investor relations, budgeting and forecasting process 

Who You Are 

• 8+ years of relevant accounting and leadership experience (mix of Private/ Public Big 4 experience a plus) 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Accounting or Finance preferred) 

• CA / CPA, strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls 

• Proficient with Revenue Recognition, Stock Compensation, Intangible Assets and other complex accounting concepts 

• Demonstrated ability to manage, report on, and analyze the monthly close 

• Experience implementing financial and operational controls 

• Experience working on a small team at a high growth B2B Enterprise SaaS company 

• Customer Oriented, Team Player, Decisive, Trustworthy, Agile, Tenacious, and Focused on Impact 

• Superior problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines 

• Proficient with Google and Microsoft tools (PivotTables, Index/Match, etc.) 

• Proficient with Sage Intacct (or other similar ERPs) 

• Working knowledge of other tools: Bill.com, Expensify, Shareworks, Salesforce and Quickbooks 

Compensation:

• Salary Range: C$120,000 to C$145,000

Benefits 

• Mission Driven - Some companies use AI to serve better digital ads and trade stocks, we seek to make our communities safer and more resilient 

• Competitive compensation package 

• Generous Paid Time off, Paid Company Holidays including Mental Health Days  

• Premium Medical Insurance including eligible dependants 

• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance 

Urbint's Core Values

• Passionate about customers: We strive to deliver sustainable value and exceed expectations, and we’re not satisfied until our customers are raving fans.
• Be decisive: We make timely, informed, and pragmatic decisions to keep the organization moving forward.
• Build trust: Our values are the building blocks to trust. As we live them, we grow and build lasting relationships.
• Focus on impact: We measure and strive to continuously improve our real-world impact.
• Be tenacious: We are agile in our approach to addressing challenges but firm in our beliefs.
• Win together: We efficiently leverage our diverse skills and perspectives for one another, united by our shared vision.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.