Accounting Manager in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounting Manager based in Canada.

Join a high-growth SaaS environment where finance plays a strategic role in supporting business scalability, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. This position offers the opportunity to lead core accounting operations while driving automation and process improvements across multiple legal entities and currencies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, payroll, and audit readiness. The role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who enjoys solving complex challenges and implementing scalable solutions. You'll work in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where continuous improvement and modern finance technologies are highly valued. If you're passionate about combining technical accounting expertise with operational efficiency, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, financial reporting, and multi-entity consolidations.
• Oversee accounting operations across multiple legal entities while ensuring accurate intercompany accounting, foreign exchange management, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Maintain robust internal controls, safeguard financial processes, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Manage audit activities, payroll accounting, accounts payable controls, statutory reporting, and relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and advisors.
• Drive finance transformation initiatives by optimizing accounting systems, automating manual processes, and improving reporting efficiency through technology and workflow enhancements.
• Partner closely with Finance, Business Intelligence, Engineering, Risk, and Operations teams to deliver accurate financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide clear financial reporting and recommendations to senior leadership while fostering continuous improvement across the accounting function.

• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA completion.
• Strong technical accounting expertise with experience in financial reporting, audit support, and accounting operations.
• Solid knowledge of ASPE and IFRS, with prior experience in SaaS, fintech, payments, or other technology-driven industries considered an advantage.
• Experience managing multi-entity accounting, consolidations, payroll, regulatory compliance, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with modern accounting systems, ERP platforms, financial reporting tools, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities, implement automation initiatives, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Interest or experience in AI, workflow automation, or modern finance technologies is considered a strong asset.

• Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing SaaS organization with strong career development potential.
• Exposure to modern finance technologies, automation initiatives, and innovative accounting practices.
• Collaborative and supportive cross-functional work environment.
• Inclusive workplace committed to diversity, equity, and equal opportunity.
• Accommodation support throughout the recruitment process where required.