Who we are
Busbud is the largest online travel agency specializing in intercity bus and coach travel with the broadest global coverage. Travelling is our passion, and we work hard to offer the most comprehensive network of city-to-city trips. We operate in more than 80 countries and 21,000 cities and offer more than 2,300,000 bus routes. Our goal is to provide everyone a more environmentally-friendly, accessible, and interconnected world.
The role
Busbud is looking for a highly motivated Controller for the overall Busbud Group to join our growing finance team. With a broad understanding of accounting and financial operations, this individual will serve as a critical leader in the finance functions of the entire Busbud family of entities, and as a partner to the Group leadership team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, this position will have a strong focus on establishing, monitoring, and enforcing finance controls, policies and procedures at a group level. As well, this individual will be integral to overseeing the financial management of both the Canadian and international operations
The ideal candidate has strong problem solving skills with the ability to exercise solid judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses, the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment delivering against tight deadlines, being flexible and adaptable to appropriately prioritize workload, acting calm and composed under pressure, and having a passion for scaling operations through automation.
What you can expect from the opportunity:
Manage accumulation and consolidation of financial data from all Business Units necessary for timely and accurate reporting of business results
Deliver accurate monthly and quarterly consolidated financial reporting for the Group
Coordinate the preparation and audit of consolidated financial statements under Canadian GAAP (ASPE) as well as local statutory audits
Manage treasury, cash forecasting and debt management aspects, and perform a key role in fundraising
Manage Canadian and international taxation aspects, including compliance, strategy and transfer pricing
Work with the group FP&A team to analyze, summarize and report consolidated monthly operating results against budget, as well as financial trends
Play a key role in M&A activities of the company, particularly M&A and purchase price accounting
Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and ensure compliance with existing standards
Ensure that an effective internal control environment is in place and that the Group complies with all applicable domestic and international local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting, including transfer pricing
Motivate financial staff by coaching, counselling, and guiding employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Implement short-and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
Stay informed of developments in the financial field and of company markets affecting company operations
Participate in and complete special projects as assigned
How you can impress us:
Critical skills: Managing accounting close processes, eliminations and consolidations, M&A, audit, and financial software.
Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA required
12-15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including managing a financial function in a technology company with over $50m of Annual Recurring Revenue
Strong knowledge of Netsuite ERP software
Previous experience within a Venture Capital or Private Equity-owned business environment
Proven experience in working in an international, complex and fast moving environment
Competent with multi-company and multi-currency accounting
Proven management experience and leadership abilities. Ability to motivate, develop, and coach financial staff, as well as provide leadership and financial direction to the organization
Competent with automated financial data, large volumes of data from different sources and preparation of financial reports, statements, and projections
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
What’s in it for you?
Remote
Competitive compensation based on experience
Unlimited paid time off
Work from anywhere in the world
Health benefits
Stock options
Free bus tickets, discounted train tickets
Annual sustainability fund & training fund
Apple equipment
If you’re in Montreal, Busbud has an office in the Mile-end area. The office has events, snacks, and team lunches on Wednesdays!
Team events
Busbud is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and providing its team members with a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Busbud are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Learn more about why we care about diversity.
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