Director, Accounting

About the Role

This leadership position is with a partner company seeking a Director of Accounting based in Canada, responsible for overseeing accounting functions in a fast-growing global technology environment. The role ensures financial precision, operational excellence, and audit preparedness across various entities and currencies. As the accounting team leader, you will be actively involved in key processes and strategic projects, blending technical accounting knowledge with process enhancement and cooperation with finance and business stakeholders. Your efforts will contribute to scalable financial infrastructure that supports growth, compliance, and long-term success.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the accounting team through monthly closing procedures across multiple legal entities and currencies, guaranteeing timeliness, accuracy, and ongoing improvement.
• Manage workflows for close processes, reconciliations, and reporting visibility by leveraging effective tools and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with finance teams on financial assessments, including revenue and variance analyses and reporting tasks.
• Handle intercompany accounting, eliminations, transfer pricing frameworks, and consolidation across multiple business units.
• Supervise accounts payable activities including vendor invoicing, approval workflows, contractor payments, payroll coordination, and commissions.
• Act as a primary liaison for banking transactions, lender and investor reporting, and external financial partners.
• Lead annual audits by managing preparation, communicating with auditors, and addressing technical accounting issues.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
• Enhance accounting infrastructure, documentation, and processes to ensure scalability and audit readiness.
• Work with finance leadership and cross-departmental teams on system implementations, integrations, and operational upgrades.
• Mentor and coach accounting staff to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and proactive problem solving.

Candidate Requirements

• At least seven years of progressive accounting experience, preferably combining public accounting with exposure to SaaS, software, or technology sectors.
• CPA certification is mandatory.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition, deferred revenue, intercompany accounting, multi-currency consolidations, and technical accounting standards.
• Experience managing accounting across multiple entities, legal jurisdictions, and currencies.
• Background working in a private equity-backed environment and engaging with auditors, lenders, investors, and external advisors.
• Strong grasp of audit procedures, compliance mandates, and internal control systems.
• Familiarity with accounting software such as NetSuite; experience with close management, reconciliation, or billing tools is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, capable of creating and maintaining detailed financial models and reconciliations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring capabilities to cultivate team development.
• Effective communicator and collaborator, capable of working successfully with diverse finance and business teams.
• A proactive and ownership-driven approach to managing priorities in a dynamic setting.

Benefits and Perks

• Fully remote-first work culture offering high flexibility and autonomy.
• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plans along with financial wellness programs.
• Unlimited vacation policy applicable in eligible locations.
• Access to professional growth opportunities including training reimbursements, conferences, courses, and mentorship programs.
• Support for home office setup and related expenses.
• Chance to impact widely used products on a global scale.
• Collaborative and diverse international teams with global networking prospects.
• Participation in employee referral programs and social events, both virtual and face-to-face.
• Career advancement opportunities within a fast-paced technology environment.

Additional Information

The hiring partner manages all applications and proceeds with next steps. Applications are evaluated using an AI-supported process to ensure objectivity and promptness; shortlisted candidates are shared with the employer who controls the final hiring decisions.

Data privacy policies are in place with respect to candidate information, including the use of AI in hiring support processes. Final recruitment decisions remain with human hiring managers.