Senior Controller

Who we are: At ZayZoon, we are on a mission to save 10 million hardworking employees 10 billion dollars. We’ve created a financial empowerment platform that helps businesses of all sizes make a big impact on employee financial wellness. We offer a variety of financial wellness services, like earned wage access, that allows employees to access their earned wages ahead of payday. With 74% of ZayZoon customers reporting reduced financial stress, we know our solutions help lead to happier and more productive employees. ZayZoon was also recognized for its growth in the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 50, 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, and top-10 growth companies in Canada by CIX awards. Our recent funding extension has raised our Series B funding round to nearly $50 million USD 🎉 Join us in shaping the future of employee financial wellness and building services that address the immediate needs of today's employees. You might see a few cities listed, but no need to be in any of them! We’re fully remote and hire across Canada and the U.S. About the role: Numbers tell a story, and as ZayZoon's Senior Controller, you'll be the one making sure that story is clear, accurate, and trusted across the business. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll own the financial reporting function end-to-end, from the monthly close cycle to audit delivery and everything in between. You'll lead our accounting team, build out the processes and controls that keep us on solid footing, and be a real partner to the business, not just the person who signs off on the numbers. If you love bringing structure to complex environments and take genuine pride in the integrity of your work, this one's for you. Your impact: Lead all core accounting operations, including the general ledger, month-end close, and IFRS/GAAP-compliant financial reporting Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements, MD&A, and continuous disclosure filings, and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership Own the external audit process from start to finish, managing auditor relationships and keeping deliverables on track Build and maintain strong internal controls, including segregation of duties and approval frameworks, that scale with the business Manage multi-entity accounting, intracompany eliminations, and SPV structures to support reliable consolidated reporting Lead, coach, and grow the accounting team, creating an environment where people feel supported and do their best work Use data analytics and financial modelling to surface insights and support smarter decision-making across the business Identify opportunities to improve and scale financial processes as ZayZoon grows, and bring forward practical solutions You bring: CPA designation 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management role Deep knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP A track record of managing month-end close, audits, financial reporting, and internal controls in a fast-moving environment Comfort with multi-entity structures and intracompany accounting Strong attention to detail and a controls-oriented mindset, without losing sight of the bigger picture Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights Curiosity around AI and financial automation with a strong technical literacy Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of listed criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend to only apply when they check every box. Think you have what it takes, but not sure you check every box? Apply to the role anyways. We’d love to talk and determine together whether you could be a great fit! Why you’ll love working at ZayZoon: Permanently Remote: Work from a desk, a coffee shop, or in the great outdoors - our jobs are fully remote, forever Flexible Time Off: Whether it's a longer vacation to explore new horizons, a series of short breaks for regular rejuvenation, or stepping away for a new level of mastery in a skillset – our “You-do-You” time off program caters to the diverse and evolving lifestyles of our team with a maximum of 6 weeks vacation Instant Benefits: All full-time employees get access to medical, vision, and dental benefits from their very first day including increased mental health coverage and a wellness stipend Plus: Inclusive parental leave top-up, earned wage access, real time market data for salaries, a supportive culture for lifelong learners and more What you can expect from us: Every application will be reviewed by our team - we're committed to giving each application the attention it deserves because we know how important this step is for you. We want to make sure you're always in the loop and will respond to every application. So go ahead and hit that apply button with confidence, knowing that we’re here for you every step of the way! We can't wait to hear from you. #LI-REMOTE Apply To This Job