Versaterm

Senior Manager, Accounting

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada · Senior

No sponsorshipDetected 22 days ago

CybersecurityFinancial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingExcelQuickBooksM&AFP&AProcess ImprovementProcurementERPResearchLeadershipMentoringGAAPFinancial ReportingInternal Audit

About the role

As part of a Private Equity backed SaaS software company, this role serves as the organization's subject matter expert on accounting standards, financial statement preparation, and technical accounting matters across a multi-entity, cross-border environment.
While the role may provide mentorship and guidance to a small number of team members, it is primarily focused on technical leadership, reporting excellence, and individual contribution rather than large-scale people management.
This role offers a clear path for growth, with future opportunities to expand scope into broader accounting and finance leadership.

Responsibilities

Support lender, board, investor, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Maintain reporting calendars and ensure timely completion of all reporting deliverables.
Research, interpret, and implement accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP.
Support the development, documentation, and enhancement of internal control processes and accounting policies.
Partner with operational accounting teams to ensure accounting treatments are appropriately applied and documented.
All stages of recruitment decisions are lead by people, including our qualified acquisition team and our experienced hiring managers.

Requirements

CPA designation (CPA Canada and/or U.S. CPA) required.
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Accounting.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant financial reporting and technical accounting responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience preparing consolidated financial statements.
Experience supporting both Canadian and U.S. entities within a multi-entity environment.
Experience managing external audits and interacting directly with auditors.
Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting processes.
Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct and QuickBooks) and financial reporting tools (Excel, and Power Query).
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance.
Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment.
Public accounting experience with a national or global accounting firm is strongly preferred.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Note: T his position requires a security clearance from the Government of Canada. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance. Please note that specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements. Obtaining and maintaining all required security clearances is a condition of employment. For more information on the Government of Canada's security screening process, please visit Public Services and Procurement Canada.
Versaterm is committed to fair and equitable compensation that is competitive, consistent, and aligned with the value each role contributes to our organization. The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon many factors, such as the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, training as well as internal equity, market data, and business needs. In addition to base salary and our comprehensive benefits offering, some roles may also be eligible for variable compensation such as incentive plans or discretionary performance bonuses.
Versaterm does not use AI in the recruitment process. All stages of recruitment decisions are lead by people, including our qualified acquisition team and our experienced hiring managers.
Versaterm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process and apply to the terms and conditions of employment. For more information, please contact info@versaterm.com.

Nice to have

Ensure financial reporting complies with U.S. GAAP and applicable Canadian statutory reporting requirements, including the accurate application of ASC 606 revenue recognition standards
Coordinate the preparation of consolidated financial reporting packages and supporting schedules.
Serve as the primary accounting resource for complex and non-routine transactions.
Prepare technical accounting memoranda, accounting position papers, and documentation supporting accounting conclusions.
Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their impact on the organization.
Prepare audit schedules, supporting analyses, and documentation to facilitate efficient audit execution.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting requirements across Canadian and U.S. operations.
Review complex reconciliations, journal entries, and accounting analyses.

Compensation

Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial results.

Benefits

The starting salary for this position will be dependent upon many factors, such as the successful candidate's skills, experience, education, training as well as internal equity, market data, and business needs.
In addition to base salary and our comprehensive benefits offering, some roles may also be eligible for variable compensation such as incentive plans or discretionary performance bonuses.

Company info

Versaterm is a PE-backed, high-growth SaaS company building a fully integrated platform across the entire public safety ecosystem - dispatch, law enforcement, forensics, courts, and beyond.
We've grown through strategic acquisitions and deep product investment.
The Senior Manager, Accounting is responsible for overseeing the company's financial reporting activities and ensuring compliance with both U.S. GAAP and Canadian accounting requirements.

Equal opportunity

equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and a barrier-free workplace.

Visa & Work Authorization

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada and must successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance.

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