Assistant Controller
7shifts is a scheduling and payroll platform designed to help restaurant teams thrive. With an easy-to-use app and industry-specific solutions, 7shifts saves time, reduces errors, and helps keep costs in check for over 55,000 restaurants. Our mission is to simplify team management and improve performance for restaurants, with a long-term vision of creating a thriving restaurant industry through the power of connected & engaged teams.
As the Assistant Controller at 7shifts, you will oversee the company’s day-to-day financial accounting and internal reporting. You’ll play a key role in improving processes, adopting best practices, and mentoring a growing team of accounting professionals. Reporting to the Controller, this role is a great fit for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, tackles challenges head-on, and finds simple, practical solutions with speed.
We’re building an inclusive work environment that is representative of the diverse industry we have the pleasure of serving and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
What you’ll do:
- Oversee and continuously improve the month-end and year-end close processes, coordinating checklists, reviewing team deliverables, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Manage core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, benefits, revenue recognition, and tax compliance.
- Lead the accounting team, providing coaching, support, and professional development to a growing group of accounting professionals.
- Manage the company’s equity incentive plans, including stock option grants and exercises
- Oversee revenue recognition and system integrations (NetSuite & Stripe), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with IFRS 15.
- Prepare financial reports and variance analyses, delivering clear commentary on monthly business activity, key drivers, and trends
- Support the prompt resolution of technical accounting matters by preparing accounting memos.
- Coordinate the preparation of annual consolidated financial statements and act as a key contact for external auditors.
- Leverage AI-driven solutions to optimize accounting workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
What you bring:
- CPA designation with 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting under IFRS or US GAAP in a tech, SaaS, or high-growth scale-up environment
- Strong analytical mindset with a track record of identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and driving impactful improvements
- 2+ years of people leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold teams accountable to high standards
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to translate financial insights into business impact for non-financial stakeholders
- High degree of ownership, integrity, and attention to detail, balanced with pragmatism and speed
- Collaborative and adaptable, you build trust quickly, work cross-functionally with ease, and remain composed under pressure
- Growth-oriented mindset, curious, resourceful, and committed to continuous improvement for both yourself and the business
It’d be even cooler if you had:
- Experience with NetSuite
- Experience with restaurant operations or restaurant technology
Our commitment to our Shifties:
- Opportunity: Our product is evolving in exciting ways, and we’re focused on delivering even more value to restaurants. This momentum creates real opportunities to learn and grow. Whether you’re honing your craft or exploring new paths, you’ll be supported and empowered to own your growth and impact a product shaping the future of the restaurant industry.
- Challenge: We’re tackling real problems in a fast-moving, complex industry. The work is scrappy and ambiguous, but meaningful. You’ll think critically, act with intention, and shape solutions that make a real difference for restaurant teams.
- Culture: We’re proud to be recognized among the best workplaces in North America. Guided by our mission and values, we move fast to solve meaningful problems and celebrate wins together. Whether through in-office and remote events, team offsites like Sparks, or everyday moments of connection, we create space for shared growth, collaboration, and fun.
- Equity: We’re a Series C, VC-backed SaaS company, and we believe everyone should share in the success they help create. When we build together, we grow together.
- Health and Wellness: We support Shifties in and outside of work, knowing that what people need can change over time. From day one, you’ll have access to benefits like health and dental, lifestyle spending accounts to a parental leave program built with flexibility in mind, to help you bring your best self to work.
- Flexibility: Our team is intentional around how and where we work, whether remotely, in person, or a mix of both. We prioritize candidates who thrive in a hybrid work environment with offices in Saskatoon and Toronto, ensuring in-person collaboration and connection when possible. Plus, we offer a flexible vacation policy to encourage everyone to recharge when needed. Oh, and our ‘90 Day Shift’ program lets Shift work from (almost) anywhere because who wouldn’t want to trade their desk for a beach view once in a while?
- Support: We set Shifties up for success with the tools they need, like the latest Apple tech, a home office setup, and some 7shifts swag to make it official. But support goes beyond day one. We’re serious about professional growth, offering coaching, feedback, development planning, and opportunities to grow from within.
We know you might not check every box, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, inspired to contribute to a meaningful product, and eager to share ideas that drive real change, we’d love to hear from you. We’re building an inclusive team that reflects the diverse industry we serve, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We thank you for your interest in joining the 7shifts team!
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