Controller (Hybrid)

Hi, Future Homie! At Homebase, you’ll join a team that’s bold, fast-moving, and obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. We build with empathy, act with urgency, and take big swings that drive real-world impact. Here, every Homie shows up to raise the bar, support one another, and celebrate wins as a team. We’re not just building an app—we’re building unstoppable teams. So what do you say, are you in? 📍Your Impact Starts Here We're looking for a hands-on Controller to be at the forefront of optimizing our accounting operations — the ideal candidate is comfortable identifying process improvements as they are closing the books. This position extends beyond traditional financial oversight; it involves leading tax and financial reporting compliance, ownership of payroll operations, the integrity of our revenue infrastructure, and the ongoing development of our accounting practices. We are looking for a finance professional who combines deep technical expertise with a demonstrated track record of leadership and the judgment to drive accuracy and adaptability in our financial strategies. The ideal candidate approaches the complexity of a growing organization with rigor, curiosity, and a genuine drive to build something better. These are the key ways you’ll contribute and create impact in this role: - Own and co-manage the month-end close process with the Accounting Managers, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting under US GAAP on NetSuite - Manage cash flow, ensuring the business has visibility into its financial position - Lead the year-end audit, including ownership of the audited financial statements and notes, and act as a primary liaison with external auditors - Partner cross-functionally and provide accounting expertise to support billing and revenue infrastructure optimization, and drive the implementation of a new revenue tool (Leapfin) over the finish line - Lead US and Canadian corporate tax compliance and filings, including SR&ED, transfer pricing, US sales tax, and HST filings - Partner with the Payroll Manager to take ownership of payroll operations, ensuring Rippling is configured correctly, all compliance and tax obligations are met, and bi-weekly & bi-monthly payroll submissions are timely and accurate - Own the accounting tech stack and lead the evaluation and implementation of AI-powered tools and workflows that improve efficiency and accuracy - Manage and mentor a team of 2 Accounting Managers, 3 Senior Accountants and 1 Payroll Manager by providing coaching to support their development - Ask questions, be curious, challenge old ways of thinking, and drive continuous improvement in how accounting supports the business 🚀 The Foundation for Success - These are the experiences and strengths that will set you up for success in this role: - An active CPA designation is required, in addition to a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with at least 4 years of experience leading and coaching high-performing teams - Deep fluency in US GAAP, with a demonstrated ability to apply technical accounting standards to complex, real-world business scenarios - Proven experience navigating a complex financial reporting environment, including complex product offerings in a multi-entity environment - Proficiency in NetSuite, Google Sheets, Rippling, and AI-assisted tools is preferred - A mix of public accounting and industry experience is preferred 🤝 The Homie Way - These principles guide everything we do—from how we work and make decisions to how we show up for each other. - 💡 Be Customer Obsessed – Solve problems with empathy and creativity. - ⚡ Move Fast, Learn Fast – Experiment, take action, and grow every day. - 🎯 Own Your Impact – Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind. - 🏆 Master Your Craft – Excellence fuels impact—show up, step up, and make your mark. - 🏅 Win Together – Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and conn...