VP, Corporate Controller (SaaS)

TL;DR

VP, Corporate Controller (SaaS): Managing global controllership, revenue, AR, and AP functions for a public commerce platform with an accent on IFRS compliance and SOX control environments. Focus on financial reporting integrity, process transformation, and scaling global financial operations.

Location: Hybrid (Montreal, Canada) — 3 days a week in office

Company

Lightspeed is a cloud commerce platform serving retail, hospitality, and golf businesses globally, dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange.

What you will do

• Set the enterprise-wide strategic vision for global controllership, revenue, AR, and AP functions.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all financial statements and external regulatory filings according to IFRS.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely reporting.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors and present strategies directly to the Audit Committee.
• Define global IFRS 15 policy for complex revenue streams and ensure absolute compliance.
• Champion the global target operating model for finance, directing automation to reduce manual workloads.

Requirements

• CPA (or equivalent) designation is required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 8+ years of management experience.
• At least 5+ years of experience in a Senior Director or Head of role.
• Expert-level knowledge of IFRS and SOX compliance.
• Proven experience leading the controllership function within a large, multi-national public company.
• Fluency in English as a working language is required.

Nice to have

• Excellent French communication skills.
• Experience in Software, Payments, or Financial Services industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work environment with a hybrid office model.
• Equity options and contributions to a pension plan.
• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Health and wellness credits and professional training opportunities.
• Computer purchase program for personal Macbooks.
• Enhanced parental leave and volunteer time off.