Financial Controller
Reports To: Director of Finance
Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid)
About us
Broadsign is a growing software company with a mission to make buying, selling, and delivering out-of-home media easier than ever. Our software is operated by some of the most successful out-of-home businesses and powers impactful, compelling campaigns seen across the world.
About the role
The Financial Controller is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the integrity of our financial ecosystem. You will serve as the guardian of our financial statements across SaaS and Trading DOOH business lines, ensuring that our rapid global growth is supported by a foundation of rigorous controls, technical excellence, and scalable accounting infrastructure.
What to expect
Financial Stewardship & Technical Reporting You will own the end-to-end monthly and annual close processes, ensuring the delivery of accurate, consolidated financial statements. This includes overseeing complex revenue recognition under ASC 606, maintaining U.S. GAAP compliance, and preparing technical accounting memos. You will also collaborate with international accounting partners in regions like Australia, China, and Europe to ensure global compliance and cash requirements are met.
Operational Excellence & Internal Controls A core part of your mission is to build and maintain a robust internal control framework. You will lead the external audit process, identify and remediate control gaps, and drive the compression of close timelines through automation and process improvement. Additionally, you will own the integrity of our ERP system and oversee the design of the chart of accounts to support evolving business needs.
Treasury, Tax & Team Leadership You will manage and mentor a team including an AP Specialist and two Accountants, fostering a culture of development and precision. Your oversight extends to cash flow management across foreign accounts, debt covenant compliance, and corporate tax filings (income and indirect) in coordination with external advisors.
What you need to perform in this job
- Certification: CPA designation is mandatory.
- Experience: 5–10+ years of experience, preferably with an audit background and experience in a hyper-growth SaaS environment.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems experience; strong understanding of US GAAP is a significant asset.
- Leadership: Proven experience in team management and scaling accounting functions in an international context.
What we bring to the table
- Comprehensive Benefits: Complete company insurance plan (health, dental, vision, travel) effective from day one (100% employer-paid).
- Health & Wellness: $500 annual Health Care Savings Account (HCSA) and $500 annual Wellness fund.
- Virtual Healthcare: Unlimited access to the Telus Health platform.
- Retirement: Group RRSP with a 50% employer match up to 4% of your salary.
- Paid Time Off: Minimum 3 weeks vacation, 5 floater days, 5 sick/personal days, and 2 volunteer days.
- Family Support: Enhanced parental leave salary supplement (up to 23 weeks for maternity).
- Financial Perks: Transportation reimbursement for travel to a Broadsign office.
- Growth: Yearly budget for professional development and training.
At Broadsign, we value the varied social identities that make up our community. We recognize talent comes in different forms and encourage applications that reflect different backgrounds and experiences. Our promise is to be an inclusive employer and partner, open to learning, with thoughtful strategies and practices that amplify the different voices of our industry.
Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and partners in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French. Fluent English is required for this position in order to communicate with colleagues, clients and partners (or suppliers) located outside Quebec and to understand the technical and scientific documentation used in our industry.
