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Director of Accounting
Oakville, Ontario · Accounting/FinanceTITLE
Director of Accounting, PropTech
SALARY RANGE
$125,000 - $140,000
CASH BONUS
Up to 15%
LONG TERM INCENTIVE
4% RRSP contribution
THE PERKS
LOCATION
Oakville, ON
THE OFFICE
Hybrid, 3 days in office
TEAM SIZE
5 direct reports
THE ROLE
A hands-on leadership role overseeing all accounting functions while driving process improvement and automation initiatives.
THE TASKS
Financial Operations
THE COMPANY
A leading PropTech company providing integrated solutions for building management, indoor air quality monitoring, and energy optimization. The business operates across North America and other regions with a focus on sustainable building technologies and expanding their smart building platform globally.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a dynamic PropTech organization at a pivotal growth stage where you can make a significant impact by transforming the finance function and supporting global expansion in the smart building technology sector. This role offers excellent visibility to executive leadership and clear path to advancement as the company continues to scale internationally.
EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE
By Month 1
THE SKILL SET
Director of Accounting, PropTech
SALARY RANGE
$125,000 - $140,000
CASH BONUS
Up to 15%
LONG TERM INCENTIVE
4% RRSP contribution
THE PERKS
- Pay in Lieu of Benefits
- 20 Days PTO
- 4% RRSP Contribution
- Flexible Hours
- Professional Development Support
LOCATION
Oakville, ON
THE OFFICE
Hybrid, 3 days in office
TEAM SIZE
5 direct reports
THE ROLE
A hands-on leadership role overseeing all accounting functions while driving process improvement and automation initiatives.
- Financial Operations (40%)
- NetSuite & Process Optimization (20%)
- Analytical & Strategic Support (20%)
- Compliance & Tax (10%)
- Team Management (10%)
THE TASKS
Financial Operations
- Lead the month-end close process with a focus on accuracy and efficiency
- Oversee preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Develop a financial package for the CFO with KPI tracking and budget variance analysis
- Manage multi-entity accounting for operations across US, Canada, and other regions
- Review and approve all significant journal entries and reconciliations
- Oversee cash flow management and 13-week cash flow forecasting
- Support audit processes and act as the main liaison with external auditors
- Ensure accuracy of complex accounting entries related to M&A transactions
- Lead the optimization of NetSuite ERP system to reduce manual processes
- Implement inventory management functionality for hardware sensors and equipment
- Develop automated reporting solutions that integrate financial and operational metrics
- Create standardized procedures for recurring accounting processes
- Establish controls to improve data integrity across financial systems
- Provide financial analysis to support executive decision-making
- Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition integration
- Develop insights to drive profitability in the PropTech sector
- Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives
- Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance
- Coordinate with external tax advisors for income tax and sales tax filings across multiple jurisdictions
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in all operating regions
- Develop SOPs for ongoing tax compliance activities
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of 5 accounting professionals
- Establish performance metrics and accountability frameworks
- Create a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function
THE COMPANY
A leading PropTech company providing integrated solutions for building management, indoor air quality monitoring, and energy optimization. The business operates across North America and other regions with a focus on sustainable building technologies and expanding their smart building platform globally.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a dynamic PropTech organization at a pivotal growth stage where you can make a significant impact by transforming the finance function and supporting global expansion in the smart building technology sector. This role offers excellent visibility to executive leadership and clear path to advancement as the company continues to scale internationally.
EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE
By Month 1
- Meet with all team members to understand existing processes and workflows
- Identify immediate opportunities for process improvement
- Begin assessment of NetSuite optimization priorities
- Develop understanding of current financial reporting structure
- Make significant progress on automating inventory management in NetSuite
- Establish a plan for optimizing accounting processes and reducing manual work
- Begin implementing improvements to tax compliance procedures
- Build stronger relationships with cross-functional teams
- Clean up sales tax compliance processes and documentation
- Develop and implement an improved financial reporting package for the CFO
- Create SOPs for key accounting functions and compliance activities
- Advance NetSuite optimization initiatives with measurable improvements
- Achieve 20-30% automation of previously manual accounting processes
- Establish streamlined month-end close procedures with reduced timeline
- Implement comprehensive financial reporting that supports strategic decisions
- Successfully support M&A initiatives with proper accounting treatment
THE SKILL SET
- CPA designation with minimum 5 years of experience in a Controller or senior accounting role
- Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems implementation and optimization
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and multi-entity accounting across international borders