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Director, Accounting

jobgether · Canada

Accountabilities: 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. 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. 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. 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. Benefits: 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.
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