Financial Controller

Job summary

Oversee financial operations and data integrity, including accounting records, financial statements, and month-end and year-end closing. Lead financial reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, monitor performance, advise internal stakeholders, maintain compliance, and improve financial systems and processes.

Job details

Company Description nesto is a digital-first property financing company on a mission to deliver a positive, empowering, and transparent home-buying experience. Using advanced technology, nesto scans the mortgage market in seconds to identify the most affordable options for clients. Commission-free mortgage experts provide unbiased guidance throughout the process, ensuring clarity and confidence at every step. nesto focuses on simplifying property financing from start to finish, shaping the bright future of home buying for customers across diverse needs. Role Description The Financial Controller role at nesto is a full-time remote position responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations and integrity of financial data. On a daily basis, the Financial Controller prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements, ensures accurate accounting records, and manages month-end and year-end closing processes. This role leads financial reporting activities, supports budgeting and forecasting, and monitors financial performance against targets. The Financial Controller collaborates with internal stakeholders to provide actionable financial insights, maintain compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and contribute to continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. Qualifications Strong technical accounting skills, including experience with Accounting principles and preparation of Financial Statements. Proficiency in Finance and Financial Reporting, with the ability to develop, interpret, and present financial information to diverse stakeholders. Advanced Analytical Skills to assess financial performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making. Experience with financial controls, audits, and compliance in a corporate or fintech environment is beneficial. Comfort working with modern financial software and ERP tools; strong Excel or similar spreadsheet skills. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional certifications (CPA, CFA, or equivalent) are an asset. Ability to work effectively in a remote, fast-paced setting, with strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.

What you’ll do

Oversee financial operations and data integrity, including accounting records, financial statements, and month-end and year-end closing. Lead financial reporting, support budgeting and forecasting, monitor performance, advise internal stakeholders, maintain compliance, and improve financial systems and processes.

Requirements

Requires strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills, advanced analytical ability, and proficiency with Excel or similar spreadsheets and modern ERP tools. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is specified, while CPA, CFA, or equivalent certification is an asset; experience with controls, audits, and compliance is beneficial.

Listed skills

• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Audit · Preferred
• Compliance · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Technical Accounting
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Financial Controls
• Audit
• Compliance
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Month-End Closing
• Year-End Closing
• Excel
• ERP Tools
• Communication
• Organization

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Data & Analytics