Venor is proud to partner with ReelData on their search for a Controller, to join their team in Dartmouth, NS!
ReelData is an innovative technology company delivering artificial intelligence and automation solutions purpose-built for land-based aquaculture. Based in Dartmouth, NS, ReelData’s mission is to empower fish farmers with data-driven insights that improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability.
Through its flagship SaaS platforms, ReelAppetite and ReelWeight, ReelData helps customers optimize feeding efficiency, monitor fish growth, and make smarter operational decisions. As a fast-growing company at the forefront of digital transformation in aquaculture, ReelData offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where technology and sustainability intersect.
The Controller is a hands-on role that partners closely with the CFO and owns ReelData’s day-to-day financial operations. This position is deeply involved in accounting execution, financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvement, with direct exposure to strategic decision-making and senior leadership.
The Controller will lead the monthly close, annual review preparation, inventory and costing in NetSuite, and help maintain strong financial discipline within a growing, VC-backed technology company. While the role includes some payroll, benefits, and people-related administration due to company size, the primary focus remains on financial operations and operational finance.
Financial Reporting:
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
- Prepare accurate internal and external financial statements
- Prepare ASPE-compliant annual financial statements and note disclosures
- Maintain working papers and balance sheet reconciliations
Inventory, Costing, and Manufacturing:
- Own inventory accounting in NetSuite, including item setup and landed costs
- Manage annual physical inventory counts
- Perform subledger reconciliations
- Ensure accurate manufacturing and hardware costing
- Support margin analysis
ERP Ownership:
- Own ERP day-to-day administration
- Maintain chart of accounts, locations, departments, and classes
- Establish new workflows and processes as required
- Continuously optimize workflows, reporting, and close processes
Tax and Other:
- Prepare and file GST/HST returns
- Support funding program reporting
Operational Finance:
- Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Support cost tracking across R&D, trials, hardware, cloud compute, and deployments
- Assist with margin analysis and unit economics as needed
Payroll and Benefits Administration:
- Process semi-monthly payroll
- Manage RRSP remittances and benefits administration
AP / AR / Cash Management:
- AP processing, payments, and vendor administration
- AR invoicing and collections coordination
- Weekly cash reporting
Infrequent / Low-Volume Administration:
- Onboarding and offboarding setup in Humi
- Employee record maintenance
- Office-related administration (access cards, mail)
Education & Experience:
- CPA designation
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience in technology, SaaS, or hardware companies preferred
Technical Skills:
- Experience optimizing NetSuite ERP, ideally within manufacturing or inventory-facing environments, is preferred; however, candidates with experience in other robust ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, or comparable platforms are encouraged to apply.
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with detailed, transactional data
Soft Skills:
- Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities
- Hands-on and execution-focused, with a willingness to operate across levels and functions
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort building processes where they do not yet exist
- Able to balance attention to detail with pragmatism in a growth-stage organization
ReelData offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and global food systems, within a collaborative and forward-thinking team. Employees benefit from:
- A hybrid and flexible work environment
- The chance to work with an international team of innovators and industry experts
- Meaningful opportunities for professional growth and global impact
- The ability to contribute directly to the future of sustainable aquaculture through data and AI
Our Commitment to Belonging
At Venor and Reeldata, we embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities.
How to Apply
To apply, please forward your resume to Andrea Murray at andrea@venor.ca and/or Leah Boody at lboody@venor.ca.