Financial Controller

About BrainRidge:

BrainRidge Consulting is a premium FinTech Technology Consulting firm with the energy of a startup and experience of an enterprise. With a mission to empower financial institutions and organizations to thrive in the digital age, we provide cutting-edge technology solutions and strategic guidance to drive innovation and growth. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated and experienced Financial Controller.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Financial Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and business partnering across BrainRidge Consulting's Canadian, U.S. and Indian entities. This role ensures the integrity of financial results, strengthens internal controls, and delivers actionable insights that drive operational and commercial decision-making. You will partner closely with business leaders and lead the accounting team, with a clear opportunity to grow into a Head of Finance role, taking on broader strategic and leadership responsibility across the organization's finance function. This is a hybrid role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the month-end close process in line with corporate timelines, including the consolidation of financial data to ensure accurate multi-entity reporting.
  
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including KPI and variance analysis, and analyze capital expenditures, revenue, and expenses for completeness and accuracy.
  
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and reviewed in accordance with corporate policies, and support interim and year-end audit processes.
  
• Monitor regulatory changes and oversee Canadian and U.S. tax compliance, in partnership with tax consultants and the accounting firm.
  
• Partner with business leaders to support decision-making, providing financial evaluation of cost, pricing, and capital decisions.
  
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and trend analysis, and analyze Actual vs. Forecast vs. Budget to support forecasting.
  
• Review Accounts Payable and weekly payments, ensuring strong cash controls and governance.
  
• Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts.
  
• Lead and develop the accounting team through goal setting, performance reviews, 1:1 meetings, and succession planning, in collaboration with shared services.
  
• Strengthen accounting processes and control frameworks, ensure compliance with corporate policies, and identify and implement process improvements.
  

Qualifications:

• CPA designation required.
  
• 5+ years of progressive experience in professional services, technology, or consulting.
  
• Proven leadership experience, including leading and developing an accounting team.
  
• Strong experience in revenue recognition for services and software contracts.
  
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to manage complexity and deliver clear financial insights.
  
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders.
  
• Strategic thinking and execution, with a strong results orientation.
  
• High integrity, sound judgment, and confident decision-making.
  
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
  

Our Commitment

At BrainRidge Consulting, we value and prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace leads to a more innovative and productive team. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a safe, fair, and welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and respected. If you require accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know.