Controller - Jobs in Toronto, ON

Job Description

Here at Rakuten Kobo Inc. we offer a casual working start-up environment and a group of friendly and talented individuals. Our employees rank us highly in terms of commitment to work/life balance. We realize that for our people to be innovative, creative and passionate they need to feel valued and supported. We believe in rewarding all our employees with competitive salaries, performance based annual bonuses, stock options and training opportunities.If you’re looking for a company that inspires passion, personal, and professional growth – join Kobo and come help us make reading lives better.The Role:We are looking for a high-energy, dynamic, and passionate accounting leader to join and lead our established global operations controllership team. We are seeking an experienced Controller, in a multi-channel environment with a multi-national corporation. This individual would be comfortable with overseeing and managing the financial close, having complete responsibility over financial controls and policies, supervising internal and external audits, and be astute in tax planning & risk management. This role is responsible for leading a team that oversees the accounts payable, treasury, tax, and accounting functions. The incumbent will also be responsible for corporate reporting and liaising with our parent company. We expect this person to encourage and empower the team, develop efficiencies in processes, and be a finance partner to the senior management of Kobo.Responsibilities:Policy, Systems & Control

• Research, develop, document, and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure effective control and reporting in accordance with IFRS
• Conceptualize, implement, and manage accounting systems to support global operations
• Oversee non-accounting policies such as expense, procurement, and of corporate authority & delegation

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Oversee the month-end close process including but not limited to general accruals, operational expenses, capitalization, intercompany transactions, FX, consolidations and the overall timeline and completeness
• Prepare consolidated monthly financial statements providing accurate insights & analyses of the organization’s results
• Oversight of chart of accounts and dimensions used for management reporting purposes
• Financial statement reporting as required by entity, and based on local GAAP
• Related party balance reporting and management
• Support the annual budgeting & operating planning processes

Tax & Compliance

• Coordinate and supervise statutory audits & tax return preparation for the various global entities and tax branches ensuring compliance with all regulatory bodies
• Coordinate and collaborate with external firms to advise on tax risk management for our global operations, through compliance execution, transfer pricing oversight, and reviews permanent-establishment risk, while keeping up to date on changing laws and regulations
• Oversee our global sales tax filings, reporting, and registration responsibilities & compliance
• Leadership
• Oversee the controllership function with a team of 5 members, while providing leadership to all other finance functions
• Train & Develop team members with regards to their respective roles and responsibilities
• Motivate team members to achieve departmental objectives
• Coach and mentor for career development
• Cultivate a collaborative and positive working environment while soliciting feedback from internal stakeholders
• Continuously drive company-wide financial literacy
• Vocalize, educate, and implement policy

Functional Oversight

• Oversee the accounts payable function and procurement matters, provide finance review of vendor agreements and direct the overall contract to payment process
• Oversee the treasury function, including cashflow management, bank reconciliations, direction of our hedging program, and our global multi-currency/bank cash management
• Manage relationships with banks and third-party payment processing vendors
• Oversight of overall accounting function and all accounting matters

Finance Partner

• Coordinate and collaborate with Human Resources on global payroll supporting all local labour & tax requirements
• Interface & liaison with the leadership team & other finance functions on finance matters as required
• Assist FP&A with opex management, forecasting, and solutioning budget matters
• Provide supporting details and information to financial analysts to support them with their management reporting requirements

The Skillset:Qualifications:

• Designated CPA with 5+ years of experience in the capacity of Controller
• Full cycle accounting experience – Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Payroll, Bank Reconciliations through to financial statement preparation
• Ability to manage and lead large complex audits, while keeping stakeholders informed, and addressing matters with the correct level of urgency
• Aptitude for accounting policy and tax research
• Multi-currency experience – managing, reporting, and trading
• Experience managing or reviewing/auditing various vendor contracts
• Experience working with multiple companies in multiple industries
• Must be very comfortable with technology or tech savvy,
• Comfortable in exhibiting leadership and embracing challenging conversations
• Must be organized to prioritize multiple tasks, learn quickly, and communicate well with others
• Accounting software experience, preferably with a large ERP (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Exceptional interpersonal & communication skills
• Proven leader with a history of success in leading and influencing teams and stakeholders
• Energetic individual with a “can do” attitude
• Outstanding attention to details
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong project management skills
• A proven continuous learner

The Perks:

• Flexible hours and no office dress code
• Pooch Program that allows you to bring your furry friends to the office
• Full benefits starting from your first day
• Paid Volunteer days, unlimited sick days, and 3% RRSP matching
• Monthly commuting allowance
• Flexible health spending account
• Talent and development training budget
• Free Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobook
• Frequent Lunch and Learns Author series
• Weekly Kobo Tech University sessions
• Onsite gym
• Weekly happy hours (Thirsty Thursday’s, as we like to call it)
• Maternity/paternity leave top up

About Rakuten Kobo Inc.Owned by Tokyo-based Rakuten and headquartered in Toronto, Rakuten Kobo Inc. is one of the most advanced global ecommerce companies, with the world’s most innovative eReading services offering more than 6 million eBooks and audiobooks to 30 million + customers in 190 countries. Kobo delivers the best digital reading experience through creative innovation, award-winning eReaders, and top-ranking mobile apps. Kobo is a part of the Rakuten group of companies.Rakuten Kobo Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations for candidates with disabilities participating in the selection process are available on request. Any information received related to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.Rakuten Kobo would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this role however only qualified candidates will be shortlisted. Rakuten Kobo will never ask you to pay or deposit any money as part of working with Kobo. Similarly, Kobo will never ask in an email or online for your banking information or any government information about you, such as social security information.If you encounter these fraudulent attempts, please send an email to [kobo-security]@rakuten.com with the relevant information, and do not respond to the sender. All legitimate emails from Kobo are sent only from the domain @rakuten.comQuick Apply

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