Working in a cloud-based software environment, the Controller oversees and is hands-on in running the accounting operations, systems and processes required to support our clients’ business needs. Because Syncopate provides services on a fractional basis to our clients, you’ll be working as the part-time Controller for several different businesses, simultaneously.

You will also have responsibility for working closely with, and supervising, members of the Syncopate team, including entry-level staff who may have little to no accounting experience. Your role will be to provide training and oversee the work of our less experienced team members, balancing the need for success of each employee, client, and Syncopate.

This role is a salary grade 9 which corresponds to Syncopate’s Management job stream level M2.

Accounting operations (~80% of your time)

• Developing, implementing and maintaining accounting operations functions
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Preparing internal and external financial statements
• Managing the budget process
• Overseeing regulatory reporting, including GST/HST and payroll compliance
• Coordinating activities of external auditors and tax advisors

Supervisory (~20% of your time)

• Training and coaching both entry level and experienced accounting staff
• Overseeing the team’s work product for accuracy and completeness

WHO YOU MIGHT BE

Strong candidates...

• May be experienced Controllers or have accounting & reporting, internal controls, and process improvement superpowers that they’ve used in other roles
• Are respected team leaders that are sought out for coaching and mentorship, are skilled at delegating, but are also willing to be hands on in a small team environment
• Are skilled in all the relevant tools of the profession – large and small accounting systems, Excel, online collaboration software – and, more importantly, enjoy diving into new systems to learn how to get the best out of them

COMPETENCIES

We are looking for someone with:

• 100% Follow-through: Cares deeply about getting results, stays on top of all responsibilities, and consistently meets deadlines.
• Coachability: Are coachable themselves, and are willing to coach others. Considers themselves a continual learner in all aspects of life – both professionally and personally. Is willing to learn from anyone regardless of their position or status. Is patient and willing to share their knowledge with others on the team, and with our clients.
• Integrity: Embodies courage and responsibility. Acts honourably, even when no one is watching. Is trusted and extends trust to others.
• Strong interpersonal skills: Actively listens and seeks first to understand. Communicates their message clearly and assertively. Takes a collaborative approach to their work, respecting diversity of opinion and experience.

WHAT TO EXPECT

In this role you will work start out working approximately 15-30 hours per week (number of hours not guaranteed). As your client load grows, your hours may increase – at your option - to a full-time position (40 hours per week).  In this role you will work primarily from home.  Interaction with coworkers and client staff takes place mainly over phone and video calls, email and chat.  That said, when public health guidelines permit, you'll be expected to attend in-person meetings in Markham and around the Greater Toronto Area from time to time (e.g. monthly).

You’ll be provided with a laptop, docking station, and two monitors.  Working from home, you will provide your own desk, chair, keyboard & mouse, and high-speed internet connection (required).

The starting salary range for this position is $98,000 to $120,000 on an annualized basis, depending on the candidate’s level of experience, education, and location within the GTA.  Because this is a part-time role, however, the equivalent hourly rate will be paid, which corresponds to $47.11 to $57.69 per hour.  All employees are entitled to 4 weeks annual vacation time off per our Vacation Policy (earned as 8% of hourly wages). After three months of employment, you will be entitled to our Health Care and Wellness Spending account, valued at $1,000 annually (pro-rated in your first year).