Assistant Controller

at  Mortgage Automator

Assistant Controller at MORTGAGE automator
Are you ready to be part of a game-changing force in the mortgage industry? At Mortgage Automator, we’re not just pushing boundaries; we’re redefining them. Our cutting-edge cloud-based loan management and conveyancing software is setting new standards, automating processes, and empowering our clients across four countries, and, as evidenced by a strategic investment from BVP Forge in May 2024, we’re poised to accelerate this transformation even further!

Why Join Us?

• High-Impact Role: Make a tangible difference by helping to shape our growing finance function and supporting strategic initiatives.
• Career Growth: Enjoy exceptional career development opportunities, with pathways to advance within a fast-paced and innovative environment.
• Dynamic Company: Be part of a dynamic company recently partnered with BVP Forge, with the opportunity to play a key role in our growth story.

Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the VP Finance, Mortgage Automator is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Assistant Controller to become a core pillar of our Accounting and Finance team. This role will own the full cycle accounting process and will play a pivotal role in creating new processes that will allow the organization to scale.

Essential Functions:

• Full Close Cycle Oversight: Lead, oversee, and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all close-related tasks in alignment with IFRS.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring their accuracy and integrity. Provide management with clear insights into company performance.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Develop, maintain, and monitor internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguard company assets.
• Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for external audits, coordinating all audit activities, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring timely completion. Facilitate internal audit processes to ensure operational compliance and financial accuracy.
• Cash Flow Management and Analysis: Oversee cash flow planning and management, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs. Analyze cash flow trends and provide actionable insights to improve cash flow efficiency.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Create, implement, and enforce finance and accounting policies and procedures that improve efficiency and control.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and strategy, to support financial initiatives, improve processes, and drive organizational growth.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Continuously assess and refine financial processes, leveraging technology and best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and speed in financial reporting and analysis.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in a combination of public accounting and industry experience
• Strong understanding of IFRS and the financial close processes. Tax exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex financial information clearly and effectively.

Ready to revolutionize the mortgage industry? Join us and be part of our journey to greater heights!
Position Status: Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday

• Full Close Cycle Oversight: Lead, oversee, and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all close-related tasks in alignment with IFRS.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare and review financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring their accuracy and integrity. Provide management with clear insights into company performance.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Develop, maintain, and monitor internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safeguard company assets.
• Audit Management: Act as the primary liaison for external audits, coordinating all audit activities, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring timely completion. Facilitate internal audit processes to ensure operational compliance and financial accuracy.
• Cash Flow Management and Analysis: Oversee cash flow planning and management, ensuring sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs. Analyze cash flow trends and provide actionable insights to improve cash flow efficiency.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Create, implement, and enforce finance and accounting policies and procedures that improve efficiency and control.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and strategy, to support financial initiatives, improve processes, and drive organizational growth.
• Process Improvement and Automation: Continuously assess and refine financial processes, leveraging technology and best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and speed in financial reporting and analysis