Bookkeeper/Controller

Role overview

This opportunity is posted on behalf of a partner organization that handles the application review and subsequent hiring steps. The employer is seeking a Bookkeeper/Controller located in Canada.

The role centers on overseeing daily accounting activity and keeping the month-end close process organized, accurate, and on time within a finance and advisory setting. You will maintain orderly books, support account reconciliations, and prepare dependable reporting that helps guide client decisions. Success in this position depends on strong execution, careful attention to detail, and steady delivery against deadlines. You will collaborate with US-based stakeholders in a fully remote environment, so clear communication and quick responsiveness are important. The pace is structured and deadline-driven, especially around month-end close. Your work will support financial accuracy, readiness for compliance, and trustworthy client reporting.

Key accountabilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, including accounts payable and receivable processing, journal entries, expense coding, and general ledger upkeep.
• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations and quickly investigate and resolve any variances.
• Keep financial records complete, accurate, and prepared for audit review, with all necessary support documentation in place.
• Drive or assist with month-end close work such as accruals, close checklists, reconciliations, and final close deliverables.
• Build monthly reporting packages, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements, along with variance commentary.
• Maintain a dependable weekly and month-end accounting rhythm while meeting all deadlines consistently.
• Refine accounting workflows, templates, and controls to improve efficiency and reduce mistakes.
• Communicate progress, blockers, and financial updates clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Between 3 and 7+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or controller-type responsibilities.
• Proven experience with reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong ownership mentality, attention to detail, and reliable follow-through on assigned work.
• Comfort working within defined processes and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, distributed, US-facing setup.
• Advanced comfort with Excel or Google Sheets for reporting and reconciliation work.
• Experience in multi-entity accounting or finance operations is an advantage.
• Exposure to US accounting processes, tax-adjacent workflows, or advisory firm environments is considered a bonus.

Benefits and conditions

• Fully remote contractor arrangement.
• Competitive compensation paid in USD and aligned with experience.
• 20 days of PTO plus US public holidays.
• Hands-on exposure to US accounting, tax workflows, and client-facing finance operations.
• Opportunity to work with founders, CEOs, and CFO-level stakeholders.
• Well-defined operating structure with a clear month-end cadence.
• Room to grow within a fast-paced finance and advisory team.

Data privacy and hiring process

Applications are reviewed using an AI-supported matching process to identify candidates whose background best fits the core requirements. Shortlisted profiles are then shared with the hiring employer, while the final hiring decisions and next steps are handled by their internal team.

By applying, you acknowledge that your personal data may be processed to assess your application and shared with the employer as part of pre-contractual and legitimate-interest processing, including where applicable under GDPR. You may exercise data rights such as access, correction, deletion, and objection at any time.

AI tools may also assist with parts of the hiring workflow, such as application review, resume analysis, response assessment, and identifying inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials. These tools support the recruitment team and do not replace human judgment. Final decisions are made by people.