Controller

About Lillio (formerly HiMama) and Our Mission:

At Lillio (formerly HiMama), we are committed to serving the field as an authentic voice of the early childhood education (ECE) workforce, providing programs with all of the building blocks for high-quality early care and education and helping early educators focus on what matters most for children’s successful development and learning: relationships, play, creativity, and loving, nurturing caregiving. We are a social-purpose business and certified B Corporation with the goal of empowering early childhood educators through innovative, affordable tools that enable them to improve child outcomes, engage family members, and support continued professional growth for their staff. If you are excited about being part of an impact-driven business, focused on making a difference in the early childhood education industry, Lillio is the place for you.

Lillio is a Series B, private-equity backed business and we're proud to be part of the Bain Double Impact portfolio. Lillio is recognized as an industry leader, most recently selected by Fortune in 2023 for their "Impact 20" list, which highlights organizations that have built their business models around world-changing ideas to solve social and environmental problems.

We’re looking for… A motivated and adaptable Controller to take on an intermediate leadership role within our finance team. The ideal candidate will thrive in the dynamic environment of a scale-up SaaS company and be a key driver of process improvements  to make our finance organization run more efficiently. They will be excited about the opportunity to learn from an experienced CFO and be involved in the financial operations of a PE-backed scale-up. They will thrive in the role of mentor to junior and intermediate accounting professionals, and bring a focus on detail and data-backed financial decisions to their work. 

The Finance Team you’ll be joining

The Accounting and Finance team at Lillio is a high-performing, Agile team committed to the financial stewardship of our rapidly growing business. They are focused on using process improvement, automation, and the latest finance and accounting technology to ensure efficiency and ROI across the business, while maintaining compliance with industry best practices as we grow our team. 

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in compliance with Canadian GAAP or IFRS.
• Oversee proper revenue recognition for SaaS contracts, subscriptions, and deferred revenue.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and prepare variance reports for management.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, AP, and AR, ensuring sufficient liquidity and operating capital for operational needs.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with tax regulations and Canadian laws, and work with external auditors to facilitate year-end audits.
• Collaborate with tech teams to implement and optimize accounting software and streamline financial workflows.
• Oversee corporate tax filings (e.g., GST/HST, income tax) and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assess financial risks, including currency fluctuations and operational risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

What You Bring to the Table

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting/finance roles, ideally with at least 2-3 years in a Controller or finance manager role.
• Experience in SaaS or technology-focused companies is highly preferred, with a deep understanding of subscription-based revenue models and SaaS metrics (e.g., MRR, ARR, Churn, LTV).
• Prior experience working with Private Equity-backed businesses and familiarity with the expectations and reporting standards PE firms require.
• Demonstrated experience in managing the finance function at a growth-stage company, including building teams, streamlining processes, and implementing internal controls.
• Strong background in financial reporting under Canadian accounting standards (ASPE or IFRS), and experience with external audits.

Required Technical Skills

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Xero, or similar).
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills (advanced formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling).
• Familiarity with financial automation tools for streamlining accounting processes
• Ability to manage financial reporting cycles for investors, including quarterly and annual reporting packages for PE investors

Nice to Haves

• Experience with payroll and expense software in a SaaS environment, eg. Float, Deel, Rippling, ADP
• Experience with companies that have gone through an M&A process
• Experience with companies in the manufacturing sector

Don’t have all the requirements but convinced you’ll be able to make an impact? We’d love to hear from you!  Please note that we place serious consideration to your application responses to all questions; only completed profiles will be considered for this role.    

Lillio Perks!

-- Flexible working arrangements; we are a remote-first company who gathers together (virtually) every quarter, and in-person at least once per year. You must be willing to travel in-person as required for the role

-- Health benefits package includes medical, dental and vision

-- 401K matching, and HSA contribution for US employees

-- Paid time off, including vacation, personal and volunteer days

-- Opportunities for learning, mentorship and professional development

-- A subscription to the mindfulness and meditation platform, Headspace

-- Ongoing team-wide and company-wide virtual social activities and success celebrations 

Accessibility

Lillio is committed to inclusiveness, equity and accessibility. If you require accommodations at any step of the application or interview process, please indicate so under the "Accommodations Question" box on your application. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: alternative methods of communication, providing a detailed “what to expect”, or modified testing. Please note this list is not exhaustive and we are more than happy to discuss other accommodations as required.

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are central to Lillio's core values. Lillio aims to ensure we provide a safe environment for everyone to thrive while bringing their authentic selves to work. Our mission is to promote an inclusive work space for all employees through Education, Discussion, and Celebration of our differences. Embracing these differences while coming together with a common purpose is what makes our team extra special. Our focus on inclusion and belonging is activated in the day-to-day culture at Lillio through our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIBS) committee, our bi-weekly DIBS discussions, DIBS Slack community, D&I training and education, volunteer days, donation matching, and more.

Equal Employment

Lillio is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.