CFO & Bookkeeper

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation is highly preferred.
Advanced degree in finance or business administration is a plus.

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our team at Verta Marketing, an end-to-end solution marketing agency in Toronto, Ontario. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a strong financial acumen and expertise in managing various responsibilities, including:

Cloud Bookkeeping: Proficiency in implementing and maintaining cloud-based bookkeeping systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Budgeting & Reporting: Experience in developing and managing budgets, analysing financial data, and providing regular reports to drive strategic decision-making.
Forecasting & Controllership: Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders to forecast financial performance and provide strategic recommendations for business growth, while ensuring adherence to financial controls and compliance.
CPA Accountants & Experienced Qualified CFOs: Demonstrated experience in working with certified public accountants (CPAs) and experienced CFOs to provide expert financial advice and support to drive organisational success.
Investor Support: Familiarity with financial analysis and reporting for investor relations, providing necessary documentation and insights to support fundraising activities.
Corporate T2 Tax Filing: Strong understanding of managing and overseeing the corporate tax filing process, ensuring compliance with tax regulations and maximising tax benefits for the agency.
NTR & Tax Planning: Knowledge in non-assurance (NTR) engagements, tax planning, and consulting services to optimise tax strategies and minimise financial risks.
Personal Tax for Business Owners: Proficiency in providing guidance and support in personal tax planning for business owners within the agency.
International Tax: Awareness of international tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance for any international operations or transactions.
Multi-Year Clean Up Projects and More: Experience in leading multi-year financial clean-up projects to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
Payroll Processing & Tax: Expertise in managing payroll processing, including tax calculations, deductions, and timely remittance of payroll taxes.
Reimbursements & Variable Compensation: Competence in administering and overseeing employee reimbursements and variable compensation plans.
Payroll Audit Support: Knowledge of supporting payroll audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
Onboarding, Offboarding, ROE & T4 Filings and More: Familiarity with employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including filing Records of Employment (ROE) and T4 forms.
Accounting Records Clean Up: Ability to review and clean up accounting records to maintain accuracy and integrity.
Bank Reconciliations: Proficient in performing regular bank reconciliations to ensure accurate recording of financial transactions.
Compliance Check: Understanding of conducting regular compliance checks to ensure adherence to financial regulations and internal policies.
CRA Check: Capability to manage and respond to inquiries and requests from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) regarding financial matters.