Senior Accountant, Treasury

Bird; Toronto; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading micromobility provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage treasury functions including bank reconciliations, financial reporting, and risk assessment. The ideal candidate will have a finance degree, CPA designation, and 3+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive perks including remote work options and work from home stipends.

Benefits

Work from home stipend

Employer paid healthcare

Time off to recharge

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in treasury or corporate accounting roles focusing on cash management.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations and resolve unreconciled items.
• Prepare journal entries for monthly and year-end activities.
• Monitor and analyze bank fees and interest rates.

Skills

Treasury operations understanding

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree or College diploma in Finance

CPA or CA designation

Tools

Treasury management systems (TMS)

Banking platforms

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Who is Bird

Bird's cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in cities globally. We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there.

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant, Treasury is responsible for the daily accounting activities related to treasury functions, including monthly accounting of treasury transactions, variance analysis, maintains accounting policies and procedures, and contributes to the safeguarding of company assets and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bank reconciliations, resolve any unreconciled items promptly and escalate complex issues to the Treasury Manager.
• Prepare journal entries for all monthly and year end treasury-related activities, ensuring data integrity and accuracy of information.
• Assist in managing the relationship with the company's bank and other financial institutions.
• Monitor and analyze bank fees, interest rates, and cash management services, recommending optimizations.
• Handle foreign currency transactions and assist in managing currency exchange risk, including preparing detailed FX analysis.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial reports and variance analyses related to treasury operations.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial regulations, and internal policies related to treasury activities.
• Identify and assess financial risks related to cash and liquidity, and support the implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in audits related to treasury functions, providing requested documentation and facilitating resolution of findings.
• Maintain and update the treasury management system and banking platforms.
• Collaborate with other finance teams (e.g., FP&A, Accounts Payable) to ensure seamless information flow and alignment on financial objectives.
• Perform other duties as required.

Must Haves

University degree or College diploma in Finance or a related discipline

Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in treasury or corporate accounting roles, with a focus on cash management, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting

Strong understanding of treasury operations, financial instruments, and foreign exchange concepts.

Proficiency in using treasury management systems (TMS) and various banking platforms.

Solid knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles related to cash, debt, and foreign currency.

Advanced-level skills in data manipulation, complex formulas (e.g., VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS), pivot tables, and data visualization.

Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

Strong communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders across the organization.

Must possess the CPA or CA (Chartered Accountant) designation.

Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment is highly desirable.

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we're constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks up

We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a work from home stipend, an employer paid healthcare package, and Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be.

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you'd like to work? Sweet. Let's chat.

LI-Remote

LI-SS1