Senior Accountant

Top Down Ventures; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of core accounting functions in a fast-paced SaaS environment. You will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, preparing financial reports, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive strategic decisions. With a culture built on autonomy, performance, and passion, this organization values your contributions and provides a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you're ready to make an impact and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% extended health and dental coverage

Access to training and professional development budget

Collaborative work environment

Mentorship from industry veterans

Fully stocked amenities including snacks and coffee

On-site gym

Beautiful ocean and mountain views

World-class office facilities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting for multiple entities.
• Strong understanding of SaaS financial metrics and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting for portfolio companies including bookkeeping.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and key SaaS metrics.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

CPA designation

Accounting experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

SaaS tools experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

10 years of progressive accounting experience

Tools

Xero

Asana

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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Top Down is a full-service investment firm providing capital and hands-on scaling expertise to emerging software companies. We specialize in the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sectors, bringing deep operational, sales, and marketing experience to every investment. Our unique go-to-market platform enables portfolio companies to stay focused on product and execution, while we drive the strategy alongside them.

We’re a team built around the principle of Growth Through Execution , and we are committed to hiring top-tier talent to help our companies scale faster, stronger, and smarter.

Our Values

We have built a culture around three key principles that drive high performance, accountability, and meaningful work:

• Autonomy - We believe people do their best work when they take ownership. That means being trusted to make decisions, solve problems independently, and raise the bar, not waiting for instructions or hand-holding
• Performance - We care about outcomes. Results speak louder than time spent. You’ll be measured by the impact of your work, not how late you stay online
• Passion - We’re a team that’s driven, purpose-oriented, and proud of the wins we create together. We celebrate success, but we’re not here to coast, we’re here to build!

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-orientedSenior Accountantto join our team and report directly to the Controller. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a CPA designation (or equivalent experience) who thrives in a fast-moving SaaS environment and is eager to take ownership of core accounting functions. If you're someone who enjoys balancing precision with big-picture thinking, and you're ready to make an impact—this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle accounting for several portfolio companies, including daily bookkeeping, period-end close processes, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Process payroll across entities, ensuring compliance with relevant tax and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and update monthly financial reporting packages, including key SaaS metrics and analysis of results.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across both operating companies and the venture fund.
• Handle ad hoc requests and inquiries from stakeholders across multiple entities, prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Create and analyze financial reports, visualizing key insights through charts and tables for clear decision-making.
• Lead or contribute to accounting and finance projects, including process improvements, systems upgrades, and controls implementation.
• Act as a liaison between Finance and other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Support the Controller with fund accounting and reporting requirements.
• Take ownership of tasks and continuously look for opportunities to improve workflows, accuracy, and reporting quality.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• CPA designation (Canada) or an equivalent accounting qualification; alternatively, at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a senior-level accounting role.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets and presentation tools (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, PowerPoint, Google Slides).
• Comfortable researching industry benchmarks and integrating insights into regular financial reporting.
• Experience with SaaS tools and finance systems such as Xero and Asana.
• Familiarity with data visualization and financial analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is an asset.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and anticipate needs without requiring constant oversight.
• Highly organized with a track record of managing competing priorities and following through on tasks to completion.
• High attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Adaptable and confident working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Work within the Top Down Campus, a collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams, across multiple, rapid-growth SaaS companies at varying stages of growth.
• Benefit from mentorship from industry veterans with a 100% track record of industry success in funding and scaling software companies, creating endless career opportunities.
• Access a training and professional development budget to help advance your career and skills.
• Enjoy world-class offices and facilities in downtown Vancouver’s most exclusive business neighborhood with beautiful ocean and mountain views.
• Take advantage of fully stocked amenities, including a bar, organic local coffee, snacks, food, and an on-site gym.
• Top-tier benefits package including 100% extended health and dental coverage.

Join The Team

At Top Down, we firmly believe that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are essential drivers of innovation and success in the venture capital landscape. We are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual's unique experiences and perspectives are not only respected but also integral to our decision-making processes. Our commitment to DEIB permeates our culture, shaping how we operate as we strive to build a more inclusive future.

Join our team and become part of a community that champions diversity, promotes fairness, and ensures equal opportunities for all. Together, we're fostering an ecosystem where diverse voices are not just recognized but amplified, where everyone is valued, and where each individual can reach their full potential.

We invite all qualified candidates to apply. Please note, you must be eligible to work in Canada to be considered for this role and priority will be given to local applicants. We thank everyone for their interest, however, only successful applicants will be contacted.

Please no recruiters or phone calls.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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