Senior Accountant

theFinanceStack Open

Remote Canada Full-time Senior Accounting

At a glance

Senior Accounting role at theFinanceStack. Remote, Canada · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate CA$78,000–CA$104,600 across Canada.

Estimated pay

theFinanceStack has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

CA$78,000 – CA$104,600

What the middle half of senior accounting roles in Canada paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 109 postings that stated pay, median CA$90,250. Last updated Oct 29, 2026.

RoleAccounting

SenioritySenior

LocationCanada

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedDec 22, 2025

Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Lead month-end close for several companies and produce financial statements under GAAP
Prepare working papers, investigate variances, and deliver board and management reporting with useful KPI insights
Oversee payroll and Canadian GST, HST, and PST filings, while handling journal entries and accounts payable and receivable
Build cash forecasts and models to show liquidity and runway, and improve workflows through automation
Guide junior accountants and step in on hands-on work for lean client accounts

What you bring

You hold a CPA designation or are currently pursuing one
You understand full-cycle accounting and know how to prepare working papers
You have run payroll and are comfortable using Excel features such as pivot tables and XLOOKUP
You know Canadian tax compliance and have used cloud accounting platforms such as Xero or QBO

Who this fits

This remote role suits a senior accountant with consumer goods experience who can balance client needs across several companies and industries. You’ll mentor junior colleagues while remaining ready to handle detailed accounting work yourself. The position is remote-first and offers a path toward Controller responsibilities.

From the employer

We’re on a mission to give every company the finance and accounting capabilities of an “at scale” operation. As a remote-first firm, we combine deep expertise with tech-forward processes to support a range of innovative companies in SaaS, services, and D2C across North America.

About the Role

We’re looking for a meticulous, proactive Senior Accountant with experience in the consumer goods space who’s excited about where accounting is headed. In this role, you'll support multiple early-stage companies by leading month-end close, mentoring junior team members, and improving accounting processes—all while working with a team that’s exploring how AI and automation can unlock better insights, faster workflows, and more strategic finance.

If you’re energized by clean books and future-forward tools, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Own month-end close and prepare GAAP financial statements
Build and maintain working papers and variance analyses
Oversee payroll and compliance filings (GST/HST/PST)
Post journal entries, process AR/AP, and handle ad-hoc accounting tasks
Coach and mentor Jr Accountants to uphold quality and timeliness
Get hands-on when needed (especially for lean client accounts)
Manage multiple stakeholders across diverse industries, balancing expectations and delivering high-quality outputs
Bring an operational mindset to accounting—identify opportunities to streamline, automate, or add value for clients and for TheFinanceStack
Continuously learn by solving a wide range of accounting challenges across industries, contributing to your growth as a strategic finance partner
Prepare board and management reporting, translating financials into clear narratives, variance (flux) analysis, and actionable KPI insights
Build and maintain cash flow models and forecasts, providing visibility into runway, liquidity, and strategic decision-making

What You Bring

CPA designation (or actively working toward one)
Strong grasp of full-cycle accounting and working papers
Experience running payroll (Rippling, Payworks, Wagepoint, etc.)
Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, etc.)
Familiarity with Canadian tax compliance (US knowledge a plus)
Experience with cloud-based accounting tools (Xero & QBO)
A curiosity for emerging tech in finance—including automation, AI tools, and how they can improve accuracy and speed