Accounting Manager (CPA)

Emburse, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Life insurance

Retirement savings match

Cornell program for professional grow

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

Emburse, Inc. seeks an experienced Accounting Manager (CPA required) to lead technical accounting, audits, and payroll/benefits accounting for domestic and international entities.

Key duties include ASC 606 revenue recognition, SBC/ equity, sales tax compliance, and driving a fast, accurate close. You will supervise an Accountant II and partner with Finance and Tax teams. This role offers growth and exposure to strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Experience with external audits and statutory reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP including ASC 606 and SBC accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead external and statutory audits and coordinate audit deliverables.
• Oversee payroll and benefits accounting, including international payroll reconciliations.
• Own SBC/ equity accounting and maintain rollforwards.
• Drive technical accounting projects and financial close improvements.

Skills

US GAAP

ASC 606

Share-based compensation

Payroll reconciliations

Audit management

Sales tax automation

Avalara

Multi-entity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Avalara

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, detail‑oriented Accounting Manager (CPA required) to lead essential technical accounting functions, manage external and statutory audits, and oversee direct report performance. This role is responsible for complex payroll and benefits accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, equity and share‑based compensation (SBC), sales tax compliance, and managing special finance projects

Direct Accounting & Technical Responsibilities

Payroll & Compensation Accounting:

• Manage bonus accruals, quarterly accrued PTO, and miscellaneous payroll liability accounts
• Oversee payroll and HSA data imports and perform detailed domestic and international payroll reconciliations
• Prepare for future implementation of Total Addressable Market/TAMs accounting workflows

Revenue & Sales Accounting:

• Manage commissions and ASC 606 accounting
• Lead sales tax compliance—including quarterly rate reviews, Avalara system management, and tax return oversight with support from external tax advisory firms (e.g., TaxOps, Smythe)
• Reconcile sales tax accounts across all operating jurisdictions

Equity & SBC Accounting:

• Own stock‑based compensation (SBC) accounting, ensuring complete and accurate capture of equity transactions
• Maintain and update equity and SBC rollforwards and reconciliations

Special Projects & Continuous Improvement:

• Lead technical projects involving integrations, automation and financial close optimization

Audit & Compliance Management

• External & Statutory Audits: Lead end‑to‑end management of annual financial statement audits and statutory audits, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• PBC & Schedule Preparation: Coordinate audit request lists (PBCs) and ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation

Management & Team Leadership

• Direct Supervision: Directly manage and mentor an Accountant II, reviewing their work for accuracy, compliance, and timely completion
• Review Responsibilities: Review direct report deliverables, including:
  • Bank reconciliations and bank statement collection
  • Goodwill, intangibles, prepaids, fixed assets, and security deposits
  • Capitalized R&D tracking and schedule updates
  • AP / No‑Vendor AP reconciliations and accrued payables
  • Partner referral calculations and other receivable reconciliations

Benefits

• Flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off for every employee and flexible work schedules
• Paid leave for new parents
• Volunteering opportunities
• Health savings accounts (HSA)
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance plans
• Generous match to pre‑ or post‑tax retirement savings accounts
• Financial planning services
• Program in partnership with eCornell to grow their knowledge and their careers
• Delicious supply of snacks and beverages
• Quarterly outings and Friday get‑togethers to build a strong community at work

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise and leadership, directly managing an Accountant II and ensuring accuracy across financial closes, reconciliations, and audit deliverables

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a manager or supervisory role (Public accounting experience preferred)
• Audit Experience: Proven experience owning external audit workflows and statutory reporting
• Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and share‑based compensation accounting
• Tax Systems: Hands‑on experience with sales tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara)
• Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• Strong leadership skills with a hands‑on approach to coaching junior staff
• Experience managing capitalized R&D (ASC 350‑40) and complex equity rollforwards
• Experience with international payroll reconciliations and multi‑entity global structures