Hi, I’m Christine Kim, Chief of Staff at MedMe Health. We’re currently seeking a proactive and motivated
Financial Controller who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working both independently and as part of a dynamic, growing team.
About MedMe Health
At MedMe, we are passionate about empowering pharmacists to provide services beyond just prescribing. Our mission is to build an all-in-one cloud-based platform that enables pharmacists to schedule, document, and manage clinical services at scale. With over 4,000 pharmacies using our software, we’ve facilitated more than 25 million patient services, transforming pharmacies into community health hubs across Canada and beyond.
The Opportunity
As a
Financial Controller, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing our financial operations. From optimizing tax strategies - including managing SR&ED claims and tax filings - to improving our internal processes, you’ll have the opportunity to drive efficiency and enhance our financial systems. You will also optimize our financial platform setups and improve visibility into key financial metrics through dashboards. Working closely with our fractional accounting team, you will streamline workflows and ensure that platforms like QuickBooks and Stripe are set up to support real-time decision-making. Additionally, as a venture-backed company, you will be instrumental in supporting investor reporting, grant applications, and ensuring financial readiness for future fundraising rounds. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a big impact at a fast-growing SaaS company while developing your career in a collaborative startup environment.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate with the fractional accounting team on daily operations (payroll, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations) and oversee month-end/year-end closing
- Prepare financial reports for leadership, investors, and grant agencies, ensuring transparency and accuracy in all communications
- Optimize financial platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Stripe) for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability
- Develop and maintain financial dashboards for real-time visibility into KPIs like cash flow, revenue, and expenses
- Track financial trends through dashboards to provide leadership with insights and identify opportunities for improvement
- Optimize tax strategies, including leading SR&ED tax claims and managing other tax filings, ensuring compliance and maximizing available credits and incentives
- Prepare financial reports to support management decisions
- Work with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow strategies, ensuring alignment with company growth goals and investor/grant expectations
- Drive projects to enhance internal controls and streamline accounting processes
- Manage compliance with accounting standards and support audits
- Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows and implement cross-functional solutions
- Support special projects, including financial modeling, investor and grant reporting, and performance analysis, to inform strategy
About You
- CPA designation is required
- 2-5 years of experience at a leading accounting or professional services firm and/or in a financial or accounting role within a SaaS or tech startup
- Experience with grant applications, reporting, and compliance, including financial sections and ongoing management of awarded grants
- Experience supporting investor relations and understanding of financial reporting standards for venture-backed companies
- Strong experience with financial platforms like QuickBooks and Stripe, optimizing systems for efficiency and scalability
- Proficient in developing and maintaining financial dashboards and using data to track KPIs
- Experience optimizing tax strategies, including familiarity with SR&ED tax claims and other tax incentives
- Skilled in financial reporting, Canadian accounting standards, and tax laws
- Analytical mindset, comfortable leveraging data to provide insights and drive business decisions
- Strong organizational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive problem-solver with a focus on improving processes and operational efficiency
- Experience collaborating cross-functionally to implement solutions that streamline workflows
If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet some of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply. We believe in curiosity and growth, so don’t hesitate to reach out even if you don’t check every box!
How We Hire
MedMe is committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates. To ensure that each candidate’s journey is consistent and the selection process is unbiased, the team at MedMe will not be responding to any personal messages regarding this role or other opportunities.
The Interview Process
- Take-home case study: You’ll complete a brief, practical case study designed to showcase your problem-solving skills.
- 30-minute virtual interview with Christine: We’ll dive deeper into your experience, motivation, and fit for the team.
- 30-minute virtual interview with our CEO or another senior leader: A conversation to explore your alignment with MedMe’s mission and long-term vision.
- Reference checks: We’ll ask for references to learn more about your work style and contributions in previous roles.
- Offer: If everything aligns, we’ll extend an offer to join our growing team!
Perks at MedMe
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Full coverage for dental, vision, physical, and mental health, plus a health spending account to cover additional wellness needs.
- Group RRSP: Secure your future with our Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).
- Professional Development: We support your growth with a yearly budget dedicated to learning opportunities.
- Work-from-Home Stipend: A dedicated stipend to help set up and maintain your ideal home office.
- Office Closure for Holidays: Enjoy 1-2 weeks of company-wide office closure during the holidays.
- Company Retreats: Participate in exciting on-site team retreats for collaboration and bonding.
- Hackathons: Get creative during our hackathons, where the team solves problems, builds new features, and explores innovative ideas.
Location
We are fully remote in Canada, but we love to plan on-site team retreats!
MedMe is a proud equal opportunity workplace that is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We’re looking for motivated and compassionate people who can execute from the ground up and support the work that MedMe believes in.
MedMe is committed to developing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. Should you require any accommodation, please inform us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any accessibility-related assistance, requests for information in accessible alternative formats or to report any accessibility problems, please share in your application.
