Senior Manager, Accounting

Absorb Software; Canada; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in e-learning is seeking a Senior Manager, Accounting to oversee accounting operations and manage a team. This role requires strong GAAP knowledge and excellent leadership skills. Enjoy a fully remote work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

New Hire Equipment Allowance

Generous time off

Employee driven DE&I programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead internal and external audits.
• Design and monitor internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

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"Absorb is the unique type of organization that everyone should have the opportunity to experience at some point in their career. We’re a company focused on learning, and every day brings opportunities to learn new skills and take on new challenges. What truly makes Absorb special, though, is working alongside people who are committed to being right there with you as you learn and overcome these challenges."- Aaron Forrester, COO

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Manager, Accounting to lead and oversee our accounting operations. This role is responsible for managing the monthly close process, compliance, and internal controls, while mentoring a team of accountants. The ideal candidate has a strong background in GAAP, excellent leadership skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do:

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with US GAAP (or IFRS, as applicable).
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring all audit requirements and deadlines are met.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls and accounting policies.
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic initiatives and improve financial processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.
  
  

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and collaborate effectively across departments.
  
  

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in taxes (both income/franchise and those resulting from sales).
• Familiarity with international compliance and regulatory frameworks – UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, US, Poland, China a plus.
• Audit experience at a public accounting firm.
  
  

Who are we?

Absorb Software is a remote-first company that provides online training solutions to leading organizations around the world. Absorb is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) engineered to inspire learning and fuel business productivity. Our online learning platform combines forward-thinking technology built to scale as our customer’s organizations grow. We empower learners to enrich their lives, workplaces and communities.

Are you ready to become an Absorber?

What we offer:

• Fully remote-first work with flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits including retirement savings programs, eligibility for two different bonus plans, generous time off, comprehensive medical and dental benefits based on your country of location
• New Hire Equipment Allowance and monthly Flex Allowance to support your success
• Endless opportunity for career growth and internal mobility
• Employee driven DE&I programs
• Games room, meditation & yoga space, state of the art workplace for Absorbers in our Calgary office
  
  

Who are we?

Absorb Software is a remote-first company that provides online training solutions to leading organizations around the world. Absorb is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) engineered to inspire learning and fuel business productivity. Our online learning platform combines forward-thinking technology built to scale as our customer’s organizations grow. We empower learners to enrich their lives, workplaces and communities.

Our values are simple:

• We achieve exceptional results by genuinely caring about each other and the work we do
• We’re united, and we grow through our commitment to elevating continual learning!
  
  

Absorb is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all our people. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. In the event a current Absorb employee would like to apply for this role they will inform their supervisor prior to submitting their application. Successful candidates for this position will be subject to pre-employment background screening, including a criminal record check and must be able to show proof of legal eligibility to work in the country they have applied to without sponsorship.

Should you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, please contact us at [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  E-learning

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