Senior Manager, Accounting

Overview

This role is a Senior Manager, Accounting position reporting to the Senior Director, Controller. You will own the monthly close, financial statements, and general ledger for a complex, multi-product fintech platform, ensuring accuracy, GAAP compliance, and strong audit-ready controls. The organization is advancing an AI-driven transformation of the accounting function, including close automation and ERP build-out.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial statements from close through delivery, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
  • Review income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Own the post-implementation build-out of the ERP (Rillet) to become fully functional.
  • Build rules and controls that drive transaction posting.
  • Connect ERP to subledger and source systems so data flows in without manual entry, enabling an automated close.
• Redesign the ledger and chart of accounts to reflect how the business operates today.
  • Evolve the general ledger, subledgers, and chart of accounts to support existing payment flows, new products, and increasing transaction volume.
  • Translate accounting and reporting requirements into clear system specifications with Engineering, Product, and Operations.
• Lead preparation for a financial statement audit and a quality of earnings review over the next 9–18 months.
  • Establish process documentation, supporting schedules, and control evidence.
  • Act as the primary contact for auditors and diligence advisors.
• Research complex transactions under U.S. GAAP.
  • Document conclusions in clear technical memos.
  • Translate conclusions into accounting policies, system requirements, and financial reporting.
• Drive practical AI adoption and automation across accounting workflows.
  • Identify and implement opportunities across reconciliations, journal entry preparation, recurring postings, accruals, close management, and variance analysis.
  • Establish validation, review, and documentation so automated workflows produce reliable, traceable results.
• Build and maintain the control framework.
  • Define key controls, segregation of duties, and review evidence for audits and financing diligence.
• Own the month-end reporting package for the CFO.
  • Deliver financial statements, flux/variance analysis with commentary, and key metrics and KPIs.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
  • Lead accounting workstreams for audits and tax filings.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team.
  • Set clear expectations for ownership, quality, and deadlines.
  • Strengthen review practices and build technical and systems capabilities.
• Partner with the Controller.
  • Help shape accounting policy, process improvements, and functional priorities.
  • Represent the Controller in delegated decisions and cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including:
  • Public accounting at a top-tier firm.
  • At least 3 years leading a close and financial reporting function at a venture-backed or high-growth company.
  • Fintech experience is heavily weighted.
• Active CPA license (US) or CPA Canada designation.
• Deep U.S. GAAP expertise, including hands-on experience with:
  • Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Principal-versus-agent analysis
  • Accounting for customer funds, accruals, and liabilities
• Working fluency in AI.
  • Regular use of AI tools in accounting work.
  • Experience building or deploying at least one automation or AI-enabled workflow in ongoing operational use.
  • Ability to validate outputs and maintain appropriate review and controls.
• Experience designing a general ledger and subledgers for a transaction-heavy platform (payments, payroll, marketplace, or fintech).
  • Ability to translate product specifications into journal entries, reconciliation requirements, and controls.
• Experience working with engineers and product managers as a peer.
  • Ability to translate accounting requirements into data models, event definitions, and system behavior.
• Experience extending and optimizing a cloud ERP after implementation, including integrations, posting logic, and automation.
  • Rillet experience is preferred.
• Proven track record managing and developing high-performing teams with clear standards for review and ownership.
• Clear, direct written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to run several workstreams across Finance, Engineering, and Product at once.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in payroll or Employer-of-Record businesses.
• Python or scripting experience applied to accounting workflows.
• Experience with SOX-style internal control frameworks at a scaling company.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $138K - $222K

Benefits include:

• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Work from anywhere in Canada and USA
• Health and Dental benefits
• Up to $1,500 USD / $2,025 CAD towards IT set up for your home
• Up to 2% matching RRSP / 401K
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Up to $50 USD / $67.50 CAD towards Internet/Cell phone service

Location

Remote position open to candidates located in the United States or Canada.

The organization is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or work permits for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the country from which they will perform the work.