Certn
Global Accounting Lead
Canada · Full-time
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 46 days ago
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About the role
- Oversee accounts payable processes, including timely processing, accurate coding, and alignment with internal controls and vendor agreements.
- Serve as the accounting system administrator, supporting data integrity, access control, and system optimization.
- Act as a key accounting owner for Certn's global financial results, ensuring financial activities are accurately reflected and aligned with accounting policies and standards.
Responsibilities
- Let's build what's next, together.
- Review and approve journal entries, supporting calculations, and account reconciliations to maintain data integrity and audit readiness.
- Maintain and improve global accounting processes and internal controls to support efficiency, consistency, and risk mitigation.
- Prepare and deliver internal financial reporting, including variance analysis and commentary for leadership and finance stakeholders.
- Review and reconcile intercompany transactions to support accurate consolidated reporting.
- Own and complete the global month-end checklist, ensuring accounting processes are consistent and complete.
- Support external audits by owning reconciliations, preparing documentation, and responding to audit-related inquiries.
- You'll oversee core accounting operations, support month-end close, strengthen internal controls, and help ensure Certn's financial data is reliable, audit-ready, and useful for business decision-making.
- We're committed to building a workplace that's diverse, inclusive, and empowering for all.
- If you need accommodations to support any special needs at any stage of the recruitment process, just let us know - we've got you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage, or similar tools.
- Proven experience managing end-to-end month-end activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, adjustments, and reporting deadlines.
- Experience preparing full sets of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Strong understanding of supporting schedules such as deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, intercompany accounts, and FX revaluations.
- Comfort working with auditors, tax advisors, external accounting firms, or regulatory bodies.
- Experience identifying process improvements or implementing controls that improve accuracy, efficiency, or audit readiness.
- Experience supporting board reporting, investor communications, or strategic finance initiatives.
- Familiarity with SR&ED claims, corporate tax filings, or regional statutory remittances.
- Just so you know, the selected candidate will be required to complete a background check.
- CPA designation completed or in the final stages of completion.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP and IFRS where applicable.
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and formula logic.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially when reconciling data and identifying financial discrepancies.
- Practical experience preparing or reviewing indirect tax filings and statutory submissions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, FP&A, Product, and external partners.
Nice to have
- This full-time role reports to the Assistant Controller and can be filled by anyone in Canada, but there is an expectation to work closely with our UK team so Eastern working hours are preferred.
Compensation
- Liaise with external accountants and advisors on annual corporate tax filings, SR&ED claims, and audit engagements.
Benefits
- 32 days of paid time off per year
- Company-paid benefits that start on day 1
- Remote-friendly and supportive flexible remote arrangements
Company info
- Set clear team goals and expectations aligned with Finance and company priorities.
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