This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Accounting based in Canada.
This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting operations within a fast-growing global SaaS environment.
The position combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution, leading accounting processes across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions.
You will drive month-end close excellence, financial reporting accuracy, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement.
Working closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help build scalable accounting infrastructure that supports business growth.
This role is ideal for a proactive accounting leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and improving systems and processes.
You will have the opportunity to influence financial operations while contributing to a collaborative, innovative, and remote-first culture.
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, Accounting based in Canada.
This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting operations within a fast-growing global SaaS environment.
The position combines strategic ownership with hands-on execution, leading accounting processes across multiple entities, currencies, and jurisdictions.
You will drive month-end close excellence, financial reporting accuracy, audit readiness, and continuous process improvement.
Working closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams, you will help build scalable accounting infrastructure that supports business growth.
This role is ideal for a proactive accounting leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and improving systems and processes.
You will have the opportunity to influence financial operations while contributing to a collaborative, innovative, and remote-first culture.
Accountabilities:
- Lead the accounting team through monthly close processes across multiple entities and currencies, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.
- Own close management workflows, reconciliation processes, and reporting visibility while driving accountability across accounting activities.
- Partner with FP&A teams on financial reviews, revenue analysis, variance analysis, and business insights.
- Manage intercompany accounting, eliminations, transfer pricing structures, and multi-entity financial consistency.
- Oversee accounting operations including accounts payable workflows, vendor payments, contractor payments, payroll coordination, and banking activities.
- Lead annual audit processes, including auditor coordination, documentation management, and resolution of technical accounting matters.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit-ready financial infrastructure.
- Drive improvements to accounting systems, processes, and reporting capabilities, including transaction-level general ledger infrastructure.
- Support strategic finance initiatives, system implementations, and process optimization projects.
- Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members while promoting a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining public accounting and SaaS or technology industry experience.
- CPA designation required.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, deferred revenue, multi-currency consolidations, intercompany accounting, and technical accounting principles.
- Experience leading accounting operations within a multi-entity, international organization.
- Previous experience in a private equity-backed environment and confidence working with auditors, lenders, and investors.
- Strong understanding of financial close processes, reconciliations, compliance, and internal controls.
- Experience with accounting systems such as NetSuite is preferred, along with familiarity with close management, reconciliation, or billing platforms.
- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain complex financial models and reconciliations.
- Strong leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and developing accounting professionals.
- Hands-on, proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of complex initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across finance and business teams.
- Remote-first work environment with flexibility to work from home.
- Competitive compensation package based on experience and location.
- Health, dental, vision, and savings plan benefits.
- Unlimited vacation policy in most locations.
- Professional development opportunities, including training reimbursement, conferences, courses, and mentorship.
- Work-from-home reimbursement support.
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful products used by global organizations.
- Collaborative and diverse teams with challenging and impactful projects.
- Social activities, virtual events, optional in-person meetups, and opportunities to connect internationally.
- Employee referral program and additional company perks.
As the Director of Accounting, you will lead accounting operations, ensure financial accuracy, and build scalable processes that support a growing international organization. You will act as a player-coach, combining leadership, technical expertise, and operational ownership to strengthen the finance function.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced accounting leader with strong technical knowledge, SaaS or technology industry exposure, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, global environment.