Senior Financial Controller

Senior Financial Controller
Compensation: $225,000 – $275,000
Location: Downtown Toronto (100% on-site)

We are representing a growing fintech company that is building out its Toronto finance and control function to support regulated operations and continued growth. This is a newly created position within the organization’s Accounting & Finance team.

Role Overview

The Senior Financial Controller will oversee the full finance cycle, including financial control, regulatory reporting, capital monitoring, and financial analysis.

This role requires a hands-on finance professional with experience in regulated financial services or brokerage environments and strong knowledge of regulatory capital and reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full cycle of finance and accounting operations, including daily financial activities, regulatory monitoring, and month-end close
• Maintain accounting systems, books, and records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and documentation standards
• Perform and review reconciliations of client funds, bank accounts, and payment processors
• Prepare and review management accounts, financial analysis, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and monitor daily CIRO regulatory capital calculations and ensure ongoing capital adequacy
• Conduct analytical reviews of financial results and balance sheet movements to identify risks, anomalies, and operational insights
• Maintain strong financial controls and reconciliation procedures across finance processes
• Prepare and oversee submission of CIRO regulatory reports and filings
• Liaise with auditors and external advisors on financial matters
• Prepare and maintain SOX control documentation
• Partner with finance, operational teams, banks, and external stakeholders
• Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making
• Oversee supplier accounting, reconciliations, invoice processing, and payments
• Maintain organized financial records and supporting documentation
• Support ad hoc accounting and finance initiatives as required

Qualifications

• CPA designation required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
• 3–5+ years of accounting or financial control experience
• Experience within financial services, brokerage, or regulated environments strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of CIRO regulatory capital requirements and broker financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced fintech environment with strict regulatory deadlines
• Strong attention to detail, accountability, and ability to work independently
• Experience with NetSuite ERP considered an asset