Controller

Relay is a digital banking platform that gives self-made business owners the tools and know-how to be great with money—bringing clarity, confidence, and control to every dollar earned, so they can turn hard work into lasting success. We do this by replacing financial guesswork with real visibility, transforming cash flow from a constant source of stress into a clear signal owners can use to run stronger, more resilient businesses.

We're looking for a highly driven and hands-on Controller to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, you'll play a key role in building, optimizing, and scaling our financial reporting processes to support our company's growth.

As the Controller, you will be directly involved in day-to-day accounting and reporting while also improving processes, systems, and controls as the business continues to scale. You'll be working closely with the Strategic Finance team members and cross-functional partners to streamline financial operations, enhance reporting accuracy, and provide real-time financial insights to key decision-makers.

What You'll Do:

• Own and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with support from our Junior Accountant.

• Prepare consolidated financial statements, oversee intercompany eliminations, and manage transfer pricing processes.

• Maintain and improve financial reporting processes to deliver accurate, timely, and actionable insights to key stakeholders.

• Develop and implement strong internal controls and accounting policies.

• Drive process improvements and lead automation initiatives, including our current accounting system implementation (Xero to Rillet).

• Manage the external audit, collaborating with auditors and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

• Support investor relations, board reporting, and executive presentations with clear and accurate financial materials.

• Oversee core accounting functions including:

  • Treasury Management

  • Risk Management

  • AP and accruals

  • Payroll and taxes (HST, corporate filings, etc.)

  • Be hands-on where needed: posting entries, reviewing reconciliations, and resolving issues

• Collaborate with the Strategic Finance team to support budgeting and forecasting, analyze budget vs. actuals across all departments, and identify trends and opportunities to optimize financial performance.

• Partner cross-functionally across the business to ensure financial alignment.

• Play a leadership role in developing and mentoring junior members

Who You Are:

• You have a CPA Designation

• You have 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting & finance

• You have experience with full-cycle accounting, including month-end reporting and account reconciliations

• You have a strong understanding of IFRS and US GAAP principles, with experience in financial statement preparation

• You have a keen eye for detail and take pride in delivering error-free, concise, and accurate work

• You thrive on building and enhancing accounting functions - whether it's improving processes, automating workflows, implementing scalable solutions, documenting best practices, or developing standardized procedures

• You're a self-starter with a growth mindset and thrive in a fast-paced, scrappy environment

• You are comfortable working in a hands-on, execution-focused role

Bonus Points:

• You have prior experience in B2B SaaS, fintech or a neobank

• You have experience with assurance and/or audit

• You have experience or strong working knowledge of payroll processing and accounting software (e.g. Rippling, Gusto, Xero, Rillet, Plooto etc.)

The Interview Process:

• Stage 1: A 30-minute Google Meet video call with the Hiring Manager

• Stage 2: A 30-minute Google Meets video call with a member of our leadership team

• Stage 3: A 60-minute case study with members of our finance team

Our Compensation Approach

We believe Relayers should feel rewarded for the impact they have on our mission and growth. Compensation follows impact. As impact increases, compensation grows, and we do not limit compensation changes to a once-a-year review cycle.

The annual salary range for this role is $103,500 - $126,500 CAD.

For candidates who demonstrate full readiness for the defined scope of the role, the typical starting salary is $115,000 CAD. Offers below this point reflect candidates we believe can grow into the full scope of the role with support and development. Offers above this point reflect impact that meaningfully exceeds the role's defined expectations or an expanded scope from day one.

We encourage you to have a conversation with your recruiter and ask questions about compensation throughout the hiring process. For more information on our compensation philosophy and perks and benefits, visit our Candidate Hub.

Why Relay Might Be the Perfect Fit For You

• You push relentlessly for reinvention: You're built to constantly ask, "How can this be better?" Change excites you and you drive it. 

• You crave autonomy: We trust our team with big challenges and the freedom to solve them. If you're someone who takes initiative, is comfortable taking risks, and seeks input when needed, you'll find the freedom here empowering.

• You own your work: You take pride in your work, follow through on commitments, and feel a deep sense of responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.

• You treat comfort as a red flag: You seek growth. When things feel too comfortable, you lean into change. You're excited about  stepping into the unknown and navigating new terrain to create something better alongside your team. 

• You care about impact, not noise: You care deeply about the substance of your work. You measure success by results, not recognition and you let your work speak for itself. 

• You're energized by complexity and ambiguity: You enjoy tackling problems that don't come with a playbook. You're comfortable building from scratch, iterating as you go, and collaborating to shape the best path forward.

• You seek out feedback: We value directness, clarity, and respect. We believe honesty fuels great work and career growth. You see feedback as a tool for learning and improvement, and you know that open, honest dialogue is key to achieving the best results — together.

• You're here for more than a job: At Relay, everything we do is in service of our mission to help small businesses thrive. To drive impact and have purpose here, that mission must matter to you too.

What's Important to Us:

Research shows that women-identifying and other marginalized individuals often apply only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. But no one is a perfect match on paper. If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you and figure out together if it's a great fit.

At Relay, we believe that diversity is key to building high-performing teams, and creating an inclusive work environment is our priority. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We will work with applicants to provide accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please email your Talent Partner, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer: For compliance reasons, all offers of employment at Relay are conditional upon a successful background check & employment verification through Certn.