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Zafin is the award-winning global leader in cloud-based product and pricing solutions. We enable clients to advance core banking modernization and their digital transformation roadmap. Zafin works with more than 450 financial institutions globally, ranging from $200 million to $3 trillion.
Zafin is backed by significant financial partners committed to accelerating the company’s growth and fueling our continued innovation. Our recent acquisition of FINCAD solidifies our position as a high-growth SaaS provider. Together, we are disrupting financial services by offering pricing and advanced analytics solutions to institutions across all banking segments: retail, corporate, commercial, and capital markets.
Our clients benefit from our 60 ecosystem partners and over 500 talented employees spread across 13 global offices. Zafin is proud to be recognized as a top employer and certified Great Place to Work® in Canada, the UK, and India.
What is the opportunity?
As the Controller for the Capital Markets Group, you will provide financial leadership, operational support, and analysis for all financial results and obligations of the former FINCAD legal entities. You’ll collaborate closely with the Capital Markets business leaders and act as a trusted advisor on all financial matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 3-5 years’ experience post-designation with solid communication skills and high proficiency in Excel. The ideal candidate has experience leading a team as a Controller and experience in the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector.
Location: Vancouver, Canada.
What will you do?
Accountable for consolidation and responsible for reviewing the month-end closing process, including journal entries, standard reporting package, account reconciliations, KPI tracking, and sales analysis.
Liaise with senior finance management to create an environment of productivity and oversee the effective execution of finance/accounting duties.
Provide Financial Review and approval for all vendor payments and accounts receivable transactions.
Analyze monthly statements regarding critical issues in sales, costs, productivity, and margins.
Prepare ad hoc management reports and perform analytical support as needed.
Lead and coordinate the Group’s annual planning process and quarterly forecasts.
Assist the business in making financial decisions that maximize financial performance.
Facilitate standardization, streamlining, and integration of processes with Zafin.
Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place for the Capital Markets Group.
Coach and develop staff within the finance department to create an inspiring vision for the finance team and drive speed and accuracy to guarantee an environment of high productivity across the business. There is forward-looking decision-making support for senior finance management.
What do I need to succeed?
Must have:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
CPA designation, or equivalent to related experience within a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
3+ years post-designation accounting experience in a senior accounting or financial management role.
Proficient in generally accepted accounting principles and financial accounting standards within the business’s jurisdiction.
Solid IFRS, GAAP, and financial reporting technical skills.
Demonstrated leadership experience with sound business judgment to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
High integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientated.
Impeccable analytical skills with business process and budgeting knowledge.
An improvement oriented and focused on identifying business efficiencies.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively and persuasively across various communication settings.
Detail-focused and strong ability to multi-task with strong organizational skills.
Ability to work with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks.
Demonstrated excellence with MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.).
Nice to have:
Working knowledge of the SaaS sector.
Experience with Salesforce.
What’s in it for you?
We expect you’ll show the spirit, drive, and intellect that make you great if you work with us. We offer a challenging, team-oriented work environment, competitive remuneration and benefits, and excellent professional and personal growth opportunities. If you believe you are up for the challenge, please apply.
Zafin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
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