Company: BettingJobs

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:20:26 GMT

Job description: BettingJobs is thrilled to collaborate with our client, a prominent online bookmaker known for transforming the sports betting and gaming industry, in their search for a Financial Controller based in Toronto.Responsibilities

• Oversee financial processes across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Stay updated on financial regulations and align internal policies accordingly.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to manage financial risks.
• Lead and support remote finance teams, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure seamless cross-team collaboration across time zones and cultures.
• Oversee budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Manage tax filings and ensure compliance with local and international obligations.
• Supervise the full accounting cycle, from transaction recording to financial reporting.
• Lead financial audits, coordinating with internal and external auditors.
• Ensure timely vendor payments and manage accounts payable efficiently.
• Maintain financial records in QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Generate financial reports for stakeholders, investors, and regulators.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate financial reporting.
• Analyse financial data to optimise costs and identify revenue growth opportunities.
• Implement internal controls to safeguard assets and mitigate risks.
• Work with senior management to align financial strategies with business objectives.
• Address audit findings promptly and maintain strong auditor relationships.

Requirements

• Expertise in financial and regulatory challenges within online gaming and betting sectors.
• Experience navigating multiple regulatory jurisdictions, including licensing and compliance.
• Strong financial risk management and reporting experience in high-growth environments.
• Legal right to work in Canada without visa sponsorship.
• Understanding of Canadian tax laws and regulatory frameworks (preferred).
• Proven leadership managing finance teams across different time zones.
• Experience implementing financial best practices in remote-first or hybrid environments.
• Effective communicator in distributed team settings.
• In-depth knowledge of international and local tax laws, financial compliance, and corporate accounting.
• Hands-on experience with tax filings, corporate audits, and financial disclosures.
• Proven ability to implement audit-ready financial controls.
• Experience managing financial transactions and reporting with QuickBooks and Microsoft Dynamics.
• Ability to optimise financial workflows and train teams on best practices.
• Strong decision-making skills in complex financial environments.
• Analytical mindset for financial data interpretation and strategic recommendations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to guide teams and influence stakeholders.