VP, Corporate Controller

2 months, 2 weeks ago
Full-time
Executive
Finance and Accounting
Lightspeed

Lightspeed

Lightspeed is a leading point of sale (POS) and commerce platform that provides independent businesses with end-to-end solutions to manage inventory, customer management, sales, and analytics across all channels. With offices worldwide, Lightspeed help...

Professional Services
1K-5K
Founded 2005

Description

  • Set the strategic vision for the global controllership, revenue, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions.
  • Lead and mentor a high-performing global finance team, including career development and performance management of direct reports.
  • Oversee the integrity and accuracy of financial statements and external regulatory filings.
  • Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely financial reporting under IFRS.
  • Own the relationship with external auditors and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
  • Lead remediation efforts for control deficiencies and continuously improve control processes to strengthen risk management and efficiency.
  • Define and maintain global IFRS 15 policy for complex revenue streams and ensure compliant revenue recognition.
  • Partner with Sales, Legal, and Operations on contract structuring and new business initiatives.
  • Provide executive leadership for AR and AP, including order-to-cash and procure-to-pay process optimization.
  • Drive finance transformation and automation initiatives to reduce manual work and shorten the close cycle.

Requirements

  • CPA designation or equivalent is required.
  • 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting.
  • 8+ years of management experience, including 5+ years in a Senior Director or Head of role.
  • Experience leading controllership as the ultimate financial reporting authority within a large multinational public company.
  • Expert-level knowledge of IFRS and SOX compliance.
  • Experience directly managing multiple finance functions such as AR, AP, and Revenue.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop geographically dispersed teams.
  • Strong experience driving process transformation and implementing automation.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executive audiences.
  • Excellent English communication skills are required.
  • Excellent French communication skills are a plus.
  • Experience in the Software, Payments, or Financial Services industry is preferred.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment.
  • Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
  • Equity options.
  • Pension plan contributions.
  • Training opportunities to support skills and career growth.
  • Health and wellness credit.
  • Time off to volunteer in the community.
  • Enhanced parental leave.
  • Computer purchase program.

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