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Winnipeg, MB | Fully Remote
Job Description
Reporting to the President, you will be responsible for building processes, supporting leadership decision-making, overseeing the day-today accounting functions while contributing strategically to the financial planning to scale the business across North America and international markets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the accounting operations and financial reporting functions.
- Oversee SaaS revenue recognition including subscription billing, deferred revenue and recurring revenue.
- Support leadership with financial insights related to growth, retention and profitability.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis functions.
- Develop financial models that support growth planning and operational decision-making.
- Support leadership with due diligence related to future acquisitions, financing or investment activities.
- Implement improvements in automation, reporting and financial workflows.
- Identify opportunities to streamline financial operations using technology and AI-enabled tools.
- Build scalable finance processes suitable for a growing SaaS organization.
- Manage and mentor a small finance team.
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Relations, Operations and Leadership teams.
- A CPA designation and 5-10 years leading staff in a fast-paced growth company, preferably within a SaaS or technology company.
- Experience building or improving financial processes in scaling organizations.
- Strong knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition and subscription business models.
- Proven experience managing month-end close and preparing financial statements on a timely basis.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting software and financial systems.
- Experience supporting venture backed or high growth technology companies desirable.
- Previous experience with financial due diligence, acquisitions or scaling organizations.
- Ability and comfort to succeed in a remote work environment.
- The discussed salary range is between $120,000 - $130,000.
- Candidates with additional experience and higher compensation expectations may also be considered.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Professional growth and ability to lead finance through period of growth and international expansion.
- Fully remote position with quarterly in-person leadership meetings.
Meet Your Recruiter
Barry Milne
CPA, CGA, Principal
Recruiting Specialty: Senior HR, Finance, Executive Search
Drawing on over a decade of senior recruitment experience, Barry specializes in placing top talent in senior finance, human resources and executive search. His passion to stay on the cutting edge of business development leads him to exceptional candidates who drive his clients’ organizations toward new heights. A professional accountant with more than 20 years in senior leadership positions, Barry knows exactly who his clients need to build strong teams and propel their organizations forward.
Barry partners with his clients with a highly consultative approach to help them develop long-term human capital strategies to drive growth and sustainability. He purposefully places candidates in positions where they are bound to succeed. Frequently, satisfied candidates refer others to Barry because of the rewarding experience they had with him.
Barry is a member of CPA Manitoba and has served on the boards and audit committees of a number of public and private companies. In his free time, Barry enjoys adventure travel with his family, mountain hiking, stand-up paddling, great food and wine with friends and watching a good movie.