About the Job
The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing.
We are hiring a Group Financial Controller.
The ideal candidate has a deep passion for systems accounting, a track record of preparing finance functions for public markets and an innovative mindset that leverages technology and AI to build efficient and robust accounting workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Ensuring strong understanding of the risks associated with our processes and systems and leading the development and implementation of controls to mitigate those risks
Leading the development and identification of areas of improvement of Canonical’s policies and procedures that will enable the business to scale efficiently
Driving the implementation of the Canonical’s policies and procedures and the monitoring of compliance
Supporting multi-functional change projects designed to enhance systems, processes, and data accuracy
Managing reviews of weekly, month-end, year-end processes from balance sheet reconciliations to management accounts and statutory accounts preparation to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information
Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the recording and reporting of financial data and transactions to ensure that the Company maintains robust accounting records
Upholding the Company’s accounting and approval processes and controls across the organization
Managing external audits
Developing a strong understanding of the evolving regulatory frameworks and jurisdictions in which Canonical operates and lead the assurance of Canonical’s compliance with such regulatory requirements
Driving projects associated with upgrading or implementing new finance systems and sensible AI adoption in the team
Developing professional relationships and manage communications with both internal and external stakeholders - customers, vendors, tax authorities and external advisers - including resolving questions and issues confidentially and in a timely manner
Managing or mentoring junior accounting staff, sharing knowledge and promoting best practices
Required Skills & Abilities
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
A strong academic background and professional qualification in Accounting or Finance (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)
Extensive practical IFRS knowledge and experience
Advanced Excel skills and strong data analysis capabilities
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced setting
Confident communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with colleagues, management, customers, and external stakeholders
A proactive, analytical mindset with a genuine passion for finance and a drive for continuous improvement, process efficiency and professional development
Proven experience using enterprise-level accounting or ERP systems
Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet and exceed commitments
Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events up to two weeks long
Experience with NetSuite
Experience with Salesforce
Experience with a Big 4 Accounting Firm, or a Public company
