Confidential
Canada Remote
From $70,000 a year - Full-time, Casual
 
Job details
Pay
From $70,000 a year
Job type
Casual
Full-time

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Casual dress
Wellness program
Work from home

Full job description
Important Note: We ask our members to be ready for 15-20% of traveling per year although that will not be the case in the beginning. While we are a Remote-First team, we may require periods of in-office at our downtown Montreal location or/& travel to client locations.

Our client is a new start-up with a bold vision: combining smart M&A strategies with cutting-edge AI solutions. They are building their first core team — a small group of intrapreneurs who want agency, ownership and the chance to shape systems from the ground up.

This start-up is People-First. The mission is ambitious: to scale across North American SMBs through strategic acquisitions in insurance & healthcare. They are committed to creating thoughtful automations that reduce noise so that people can focus on what matters most: customer wins.

THE ROLE

Our client is looking for an Accounting Manager who will become the foundational finance lead in this growing start-up. This is a high-impact role where you will establish robust, scalable accounting processes and play a critical part in shaping how the company manages financials through acquisitions and rapid growth.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Core Accounting & Process Development 70%

Own the full-cycle accounting, including A/R, A/P, payroll entries, and monthly close for PEQ and any related entities. Develop and document the foundational "Financial Hub Playbook" for pre & post-acquisition integration, focusing on data extraction, quality assurance, and initial dashboard setups.
Establish SOPS, Train and Manage and oversee the external team of 2-3 accounting contractors/bookkeepers, ensuring timely and accurate day-to-day transaction processing and GL maintenance.
Budgeting & Strategy 20%

Budgeting & Strategy: Coordinate the annual budget and develop rolling forecasts that anticipate integration risks.
Post-Acquisition Integration: Assist with the financial integration of all acquired entities, including the merging of accounting systems, standardization of financial reporting policies, and alignment of cost structures.
Other Duties 10%

Act as a Financial Thought-Partner: Working with the executive team, share your financial acumen perspective and insight when required to guide strategic decisions better. These duties may vary as they come and evolve as they often do within the start-up space.
Documentation: SOPs, How Tos, and updating is key to our success. As you build out systems, we are creating the documents
WHAT YOU OFFER

Professional Accounting Designation is a must (CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent in the U.S. or Canada).
Progressive Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years of hands-on, full cycle accounting
Cost Accounting: Demonstrable experience with non-traditional Cost Accounting principles is a strong asset
Technology Acumen: Knowledge & expertise of accounting software (Ex.: Quickbooks Online and XERO), Accounting Add-on Software (Liveflow, etc.) ERP systems a plus (Ex.: Netsuite, Intacct) & other Corporate software (Ex.: Microsoft Suite, Excel/Google Sheets, Slack, Notion, Linear)
Language: Our subsidiary teams are dispersed across North America therefore fluency in English is a must
A Sense of Grit & Entrepreneurial Spirit is a Must: This is a start-up environment, which means we will face bumps in the road. Success here means learning from mistakes, quickly implementing course corrections, and building a structure where none existed before.
Industry Expertise: Direct financial or accounting experience in Insurance or Healthcare, demonstrating familiarity with industry-specific regulations and reporting standards, is a strong plus.
A sense for documentation...we love context, we love data we love notes...
WHAT WE OFFER

Base Salary + Performance Bonus Structure
4 weeks PTO
Home Office Stipend
Wellness , Performance Coaching & Education Allowance
Locality: Remote first company + Co-work space allowance
Ability to get in on a start-up at the ground floor and build something !
Job Types: Full-time, Casual

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness program
Work from home
Application question(s):

What is the largest AP/AR volume you have managed? Describe.
How have you surprised yourself in the last 5 years!?
List the professional accounting designation(s) you have? [Ex: CPA, CA, CMA]
Experience:

full-cycle accounting: 3 years (required)
Location:

Canada (required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (required)
Work Location: Remote