Financial Controller

Job description

At Electric Mind, Engineering is where strategy meets action. Our team helps organizations cut through complexity—aligning business ambition with technology execution to unlock real, lasting change. You’ll work alongside curious, driven people tackling high-impact challenges for everyone from scaling startups to global enterprises. Each engagement is different, pushing you to learn, adapt, and grow. Electric Mind’s Technology Practice brings together deep engineering expertise, modern delivery disciplines, and pragmatic architectural thinking to help clients execute complex, mission-critical transformation. We design and implement scalable, secure, high-impact technology solutions that accelerate business outcomes. ### **About The Role** We are looking for a Controller to support in developing a best-in-class accounting function in a rapidly growing organization. The Controller will be an integral part of the finance team, taking ownership of all operational and compliance aspects of accounting at Electric Mind in both our US and Canadian offices. As the Controller you will help to build the department and create the systems and processes the company needs to succeed. ### What You'll Bring - CPA designation - 7+ years of finance and accounting experience with at least one of which outside a professional services firm - US financial compliance and reporting experience is required - Drive to optimize processes through AI and automation - Experience leading an audit and overseeing compliance reporting (tax, payroll) - Ability to manage financial reporting including preparation of internal and external financial reports - Intrinsically motivated, able to work autonomously and take ownership of tasks - Able to design and implement key controls while maintaining the balance between controls and efficiency - Demonstrated ownership of the full close-to-report cycle and desire to serve as the accounting subject matter expert across the organization - Payroll experience and ability to manage year end payroll processes - Experience with NetSuite required ### What You'll Do - Develop and implement internal controls and processes that can scale with a growing business - With a focus on AI and Automation assess current internal software and programs and evaluate what changes are needed - Oversee all day-to-day operations of the accounting and payroll functions - Lead and develop the accounting team (currently team of 4), including hiring, performance management, and day-to-day coaching - Manage the month end close process and external financial reporting requirements - Provide management with accurate and timely financial information and analysis to support in decision making - Own audit process and evaluate complex transactions in preparation for audit - Assist with tax compliance management - Own cap table management - Support FP&A function with budgeting process and annual forecasting - Manage intercompany accounting and transfer pricing between Canadian and US entities