Financial Controller

About The Role

We are hiring a hands-on Financial Controller

• Direct impact: work closely with the CFO and executive team in Canada.
• Prestige & stability: backed by Canon — one of the world’s most trusted brands.
• Execution-focused: high-ownership role with autonomy (no direct team).
• Global exposure: collaborate across geographies and time zones.
• Career accelerator: gain North American finance experience from India.
  

Location:

Core working hours:

Availability expectations:

• Independent & self-driven: manage the full accounting function without direct reports while collaborating with Canadian stakeholders.
• Meticulous: detail-focused and aware of broader business impacts.
• Organized & deadline-driven: able to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear communicator: able to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive: identifies issues early and drives process improvements.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and report to the CFO in Canada.
• Manage the general ledger end-to-end and perform reconciliations.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models (P&L, cash flow, operating forecasts).
• Lead variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting cycles.
• Support intercompany financial operations with Canadian business units.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistent presentation across reporting deliverables.
• Align with GAAP and reporting frameworks (training provided if needed).
  

Skills & Attributes

• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Power BI preferred.
• Excellent English communication — verbal and written.
• Highly proactive, self-managed, and results-focused.
• Comfortable working without a team and takes pride in doing the work personally.
• Flexible to collaborate during Canadian time zones; core hours listed above apply and occasional late/early calls are expected.
• Technical experience: familiarity with QuickBooks Enterprise is preferable.
  

Education & Experience

• CA, CPA, or MBA in Finance from a reputable Indian or international institution.
• 8–12 years of finance experience, including at least 3 years in a controller or FP&A role.
• Proven track record in closing books, producing reports, and handling complex financial data.
• Experience supporting North American or European finance teams is an advantage.
  

• CA, CPA, or MBA Finance qualification.
• Based in India and able to work remotely with reliable internet and a suitable home workspace.
• Willingness and ability to work core hours of 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM IST, with occasional later or earlier calls as needed for cross-border collaboration.
• Flexible to collaborate with Canadian time zones and travel to Canada occasionally.