Corporate Controller - Kitchener, Canada - Avidbots

Avidbots

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Avidbots:

At Avidbots, we believe in solving real world problems with autonomous robotics solutions. Our current product, Neo, is a fully autonomous floor scrubbing robot deployed and trusted by the world's leading facilities and building services companies
- and we aren't stopping there We are dedicated to continuously innovate, both on our current product and developing new solutions. Headquartered in Kitchener, ON, Canada and Chicago USA, Avidbots is a rapidly growing technology company, recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Deloitte's Fast 500. Take a look at what Neo can do

About this role:

This is an opportunity to bring your global experience and leadership of full-cycle accounting to build, coach and develop a high-performing team to fully own all aspects of the company's corporate accounting function.

We are looking for an energetic strategic thinker who is a problem solver, relationship builder and constantly seeks to learn and grow his/her and team's capabilities as our business scales.

This role will work hybrid from our Kitchener/Waterloo Headquarters.

How you will make a difference:

Lead the operations of the Accounting Department across revenue, billing, inventory, financial reporting, payroll and other general accounting matters
Drive excellence in the monthly close and consolidations processes across multiple entities globally while ensuring that the reported results comply with accounting standards and policies and procedures are followed timely and efficiently
Play a key role in our ERP implementation, developing a strategic view of how systems, processes and data enable efficiency in accounting operations and result in improved decision making
Work with external auditors and provide needed information for the annual audit
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements across Canada and the US, and oversee third party accounting and tax filings globally
Maintain and document company's accounting policies and procedures
Implement strong governance and internal controls
Manage cash and banking processes while building cash forecasting capability and instilling metrics driven approach to working capital management
Develop, hire and retain accounting talent

Key requirements and experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
10+ years of accounting experience in a fastpaced environment
3+ years management experience
Experience with SOX compliance or implementing internal controls frameworks
Public Accounting Experience preferred
Sophisticated depth of communication, analytical, project management and time management skills
Ability to multitask efficiently, collaborate cross functionally and lead and inspire accounting team in a hybrid work environment
Maintain close attention to detail and strict deadlines
Advanced knowledge of Epicor (preferred), NetSuite or similar ERP, and familiarity with leading accounting technology solutions

Avidbots is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce. As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

We offer a professional working environment and culture and believe that work/ life balance is critical to ensure the happiness/well-being of our people.

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