Senior Financial Analyst, SFA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring precision and uniformity.

• Conduct monthly account reconciliations and address any discrepancies.

• Manage month-end accounting closure activities, which encompass journal entries and general ledger closing procedures.

• Prepare and evaluate variance analyses that compare actual outcomes to budgets and forecasts.

• Compile quarterly and annual financial statements for internal reporting and tax purposes, and assist in the creation of quarterly materials for the board of directors' Finance meetings.

• Formulate and update accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting documentation.

• Ensure adherence to IFRS standards and internal control measures.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales & Engineering teams to develop scalable financial processes for revenue operations, accounting automation, and cost management.

• Manage Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.

• Engage directly with external auditors, tax accountants, and legal advisors as necessary.

• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of accounting processes, systems, and documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA certification.

• 3-5 years of experience in a controllership, senior accounting, or comparable position.

• Strong understanding of IFRS and financial reporting obligations.

• Comprehensive knowledge of full-cycle accounting and financial closing procedures.

• Exceptional attention to detail with robust organizational and time-management abilities.

• Capability to work autonomously and take responsibility for deliverables.

• **Preferred Qualifications**

• Expertise in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

• Knowledge of SaaS business accounting (e.g., revenue recognition, deferred revenue, intangible assets).

• Experience within a large, established organization with familiarity in solid accounting and internal control frameworks, revenue operations, and/or public accounting external audit experience.

• Proficiency in utilizing AI tools to boost productivity and streamline manual processes (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT).

🏝️ Benefits

• High-visibility position with direct access to senior leadership.

• Opportunity to influence accounting processes and controls.

• Collaborative Finance & Operations team environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexibility for remote work, emphasizing trust, accountability, and results.