Assistant Controller - Safe

Safe Software is looking for an Assistant Controller to join our growing Finance team. As an Assistant Controller, you will partner closely with the Controller and CFO to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities.

This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial information, strengthens financial processes, and supports the scaling of accounting operations to enable business growth. As a trusted advisor to Finance leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, the Assistant Controller plays a critical role in building a strong financial foundation.

About The Team

The Finance team at Safe Software plays a vital role in enabling strategic growth and operational excellence across the organization. We are a collaborative, detail-oriented group that partners with teams - Sales, Human Resources, and Information Services to name a few - to drive informed decision-making and maintain strong financial stewardship.

We value integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement, and we are passionate about building scalable processes that support Safe’s long-term success. If you thrive in an environment where precision meets innovation, you’ll feel right at home on our team.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Assistant Controller, you will be responsible for:

Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as an advisor to the CFO on accounting strategy, financial infrastructure, and system design while supporting strategic decision-making
• Partner with department leaders to drive financial discipline, budgeting, and forecasting

Technical Accounting & Policy Governance

• Lead technical accounting under IFRS and GAAP, serving as a key authority on complex accounting matters
• Establish and evolve accounting policies and the chart of accounts, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and expense classification

Financial Reporting & Close Management

• Oversee and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including sales compensation reporting
• Review and deliver accurate financial statements, variance analysis, and enhanced reporting dashboards

Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

• Lead and support the annual financial statement audit and manage external auditor relationships
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks to ensure compliance with Canadian and international tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements
• Support treasury activities and maintain awareness of the Canadian and international tax landscape

Accounting Operations & Process Improvement

• Oversee general ledger and sub-ledger operations to safeguard financial integrity
• Support process improvements, ERP enhancements, and automation initiatives to scale accounting operations
• Mentor and support the development of team members

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

Safers come from a variety of backgrounds with a diversity in skills and knowledge. That said, we find that those who are most successful in this role have experience with the following areas.

Required skills:

• Canadian CPA designation
• 4 to 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools, with advanced Excel and financial modeling capabilities
• Supervisory or team leadership experience, including mentoring and developing team members
• Intermediate knowledge of the Canadian corporate tax environment and general familiarity with treasury processes
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate complex accounting matters into practical business solutions
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Desired skills / Bonus points:

• Experience scaling Accounting operations in a high-growth environment
• Experience leading automation, ERP enhancements, or system transformation initiatives
• Exposure to international tax or multi-entity reporting environments
• Experience designing or enhancing internal control frameworks
• Demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement and process optimization

What You Can Expect

When you choose a career with Safe Software, you’re also choosing…

• Meaningful Work: Make a profound impact across our business, workplace and data integration product.
• A Supportive Environment: Feel empowered to share your ideas and implement them with high autonomy and team support.
• Social Responsibility: Become part of a team that finds meaningful ways to give back. Take paid time off to volunteer for one of our Safe-organized opportunities that align with our core community initiatives.
• Learning & Career Development: We believe in your continuous learning and growth. Take advantage of an annual learning budget and training programs paid for by Safe.
• Flexible Working Hours: Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements to fit your lifestyle. Work when you want, and how you want to.
• Work-Life Balance: There's no place for burnout at Safe. Maintain a healthy balance of your personal and work life without splitting yourself in two. Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation to recharge, plus an additional paid 6 seasonal days off per year.
• Health & Wellness: Extended health, dental, health or lifestyle spending, and counseling benefits from day 1. That’s right, no waiting period.
• Family is important: We are dedicated to supporting our employees through parenthood and offer a Parental Leave Top-Up Program for new parents through childbirth or adoption.
• Shared Success: Share in Safe’s success with our bi-annual profit sharing and RRSP/TFSA matching program.
• An Accessible Commute: Regardless of your commute method, we’re located close to public transit, and provide complimentary parking and bike storage for our team!

About Safe Software

Safe Software transforms organizations with FME, the only All-Data Any-AI Enterprise Integration Platform connecting all your data, anywhere, at any velocity.

With over 30 years of expertise and 25,000+ enterprise customers across 125+ countries, we simplify your data journey, wherever it leads.

Founded in 1993, Safe is headquartered in Surrey, BC with over 300 team members and counting. We’re always looking for talented individuals with diverse backgrounds who are determined to learn and grow. Are you ready to join the team?

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Safe Software is an equal opportunity employer and we truly believe that innovation and strength begin with diversity and inclusion.

We welcome all candidates regardless of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, ability, disability, national or ethnic origin, political belief, religion, or family status.

Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact hr_dept@safe.com.

Notice Regarding Use of Automated Tools in Hiring

At Safe Software, we use automated tools to help us process applications and identify qualified candidates. These tools may assist in screening resumes and summarizing interview content based on the information you provide. This helps our team review applications efficiently while ensuring every candidate is considered based on the requirements of the role.

Please be assured that the final hiring decision is always made by a member of our team. For more information on how we protect your privacy, please see our policy. If you have questions about this process, please contact us at hr_dept@safe.com.