Finance Manager

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Posted Oct 21, 2026

Remote · Canada · US Full Time
Est. $96K – $129K/yr

Overview

This role is for a hands-on Finance Manager who will own core accounting operations and help build a scalable finance function as the organization grows.

The position emphasizes operational ownership, process improvement, and building with AI tools as part of day-to-day work.

Responsibilities

  • Own the monthly close, including:
    • Preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and prepaid expenses
    • Reviewing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
    • Ensuring the general ledger is accurate and correctly classified
  • Manage revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP, including:
    • Deferred revenue and customer contract accounting
    • Resolving discrepancies before reporting
  • Oversee billing operations:
    • Ensure invoices are accurate, timely, and aligned with contract terms
    • Partner with Sales, Customer Success, and Merchant Operations to resolve billing issues
    • Keep customer and contract data consistent across Salesforce, Bill.com, and accounting systems
    • Support accounts receivable and collections
  • Lead reporting and audit readiness:
    • Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages with supporting schedules and variance analysis
    • Support board, investor, and lender reporting
    • Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors
    • Maintain a strong internal control environment
  • Partner with the VP of Finance on strategic finance, including:
    • Forecasting, budgeting, unit economics, margin analysis
    • M&A diligence
    • Building reporting infrastructure that scales
  • Automate repetitive finance processes across month-end close, billing, reconciliations, accounts receivable, expense management, and financial reporting
  • Use AI to accelerate financial analysis, variance explanations, forecasting, and management reporting
  • Maintain strong financial controls, balancing innovation with accuracy, data security, appropriate human review, and sound accounting practices

Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally including a combination of public accounting and hands-on operating experience at a high-growth company
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP, including accrual accounting, revenue recognition, and financial statement preparation
  • Experience independently managing month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets (required)
  • Demonstrated proficiency with AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or similar platforms, including practical experience using AI to improve workflows, enhance analysis, and increase productivity
  • Ability to identify manual, repetitive finance processes and translate them into scalable, technology-enabled workflows
  • Builder mindset with the ability to take ownership of improving processes
  • Comfort working in a lean, fast-moving environment where priorities shift and the team rolls up its sleeves

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA preferred but not required
  • Experience with SaaS accounting, subscription billing, or recurring revenue models
  • Experience with Salesforce, Bill.com, and modern accounting systems
  • Experience with automation tools, AI-assisted spreadsheet analysis, or workflow integrations

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation ranges (determined by interview process based on experience, scope, and work location; final offer aligns with the appropriate range):

  • US - Tier 1: $116,000 - $129,000 USD
  • US - Tier 2: $106,000 - $118,000 USD
  • US - Tier 3: $96,000 - $106,000 USD
  • Canada: $98,000 - $111,000 CAD

Everyone is expected to operate like an owner, including real intensity with potential evenings and weekends when the work calls for it.

Location

Work location will be aligned with the appropriate range based on the organization’s structured internal leveling and location-based compensation model.

Application & Accommodation

  • Applications are reviewed using AI-assisted tools, and every application is also reviewed by a person; no hiring decision is made by an automated system alone.
  • If you need an accommodation at any stage of the application or interview process, contact the recruiting team to arrange support.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics. The organization will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records consistent with local requirements.