Financial Controller

Company Overview

Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) is a Toronto-based fintech delivering institutional-grade financial data, corporate fundamentals, and market analytics to investment professionals globally. Our platform supports equity research, portfolio construction, risk analysis, and quantitative workflows through structured datasets, scalable APIs, and modern user interfaces.

We are a technology-first alternative to legacy data providers, operating across multiple jurisdictions with an institutional backed capital structure and strong growth trajectory. As we scale, we are building out our finance function to match the complexity and ambition of the business.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Financial Controller to own the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Reporting to the MD Finance, this role is central to the accuracy, integrity, and velocity of FMP's financial reporting across its multi-entity, multi-currency structure.

This is a hands-on role suited to a qualified CPA with strong technical accounting skills, an appetite for process improvement, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment. You will be responsible for the month-end close, statutory compliance, intercompany accounting, and supporting the executive team on board and investor reporting.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Financial Reporting & Close
• Own the month-end and quarter-end close process across all entities
• Prepare consolidated financial statements under ASPE/IFRS, including multi-entity consolidation and intercompany eliminations
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accuracy of the chart of accounts
• Prepare and present monthly management accounts to the executive team
• Support annual audit and coordinate with external auditors

Revenue Recognition & Compliance

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606 / IFRS 15 across FMP's subscription and data licensing revenue streams
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules, ARR reconciliations, and SaaS revenue metrics
• Oversee multi-jurisdictional sales tax and indirect tax compliance (Canadian HST/GST, US state sales tax, UK VAT, Australian GST, German VAT)
• Manage Part XIII withholding tax compliance and cross-border intercompany transactions

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Support preparation of Canadian corporate tax filings (T2) and coordination with external tax advisors
• Maintain statutory records and coordinate corporate filings

Systems, Processes & Controls

• Drive adoption and optimization of the ERP / accounting platform (currently transitioning off QuickBooks to a multi-entity cloud GL)
• Design, document, and enforce internal controls and accounting policies
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives to increase the efficiency and quality of the finance function

Required Qualifications

• CPA designation (required - CPA Canada or equivalent)
• 2-5 years of post-designation experience in a controller, senior accountant, or equivalent role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (ASPE, IFRS, ASC 606 / IFRS 15 revenue recognition)
• Hands-on experience with multi-entity consolidation and intercompany accounting
• Proficiency with modern cloud accounting or ERP platforms (e.g. Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar)
• Comfortable managing month-end close independently with minimal oversight
• Excellent Excel/Google Sheets skills; experience with financial modelling
• High attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a SaaS, fintech, or technology company
• Familiarity with SaaS finance metrics (ARR, MRR, churn, LTV, CAC)
• Exposure to PE-backed company environments and investor reporting
• Multi-jurisdictional tax compliance experience (Canada + US, UK, or other)
• Experience with ERP implementation or migration projects
• Big 4 or mid-market public accounting background

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation (base salary + performance bonus)
• Meaningful exposure to a high-growth fintech at a critical stage of its development
• Direct access to and mentorship from the executive team
• Opportunity to build and shape the finance function in a scaling business
• Flexible hybrid work environment based in Toronto

Why Join

• Join a fintech disrupting traditional financial data models with a modern, technology-first product
• Work at the intersection of finance, technology, and capital markets
• Be part of a lean, high-caliber team where your work has direct impact