Sr. Manager, Accounting

EvenUp; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 152,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible PTO

Home office stipend

US 401(k) / Canada RRSP

Paid parental leave

In-person meet-ups

Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto

Job summary

EvenUp is seeking an accomplished Accounting Leader in Toronto to oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and month-end close, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

You will lead a team, drive process improvements, and optimize NetSuite while supporting international subsidiaries and consolidations. Strong analytical skills and CPA-preferred credentials are valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and month-end close.
• 2+ years of people management experience with direct oversight of accounting staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (CPA preferred).
• Experience with international accounting, consolidations, or cross-border operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, and month-end close.
• Oversee accurate data entry, coding, and timely processing of invoices.
• Manage and develop a team.
• Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency, including NetSuite optimization and close management tool support.
• Partner with teams across the company to ensure expenses are tracked accurately and deadlines are met.
• Support foreign subsidiaries, intercompany activity, and consolidations.
• Maintain audit-ready and well-documented financial records.

Skills

General ledger

Accounts payable

Month-end close

Payroll

Leadership

Process improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

International accounting

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

EvenUp is on a mission to close the justice gap using technology and AI. We empower personal injury lawyers and victims to get the justice they deserve. Our products enable law firms to secure faster settlements, higher payouts, and better outcomes for victims injured through no fault of their own in vehicle collisions, accidents, natural disasters, and more.

We are one of the fastest-growing vertical SaaS companies in history, and we are just getting started. EvenUp is backed by top VCs, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, and Lightspeed. We are looking to expand our team with talented, driven, and collaborative individuals who seek to have a lasting impact. Learn more at www.evenuplaw.com.

What you’ll do:

• Operational Management: Own end-to-end accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, and month-end close. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• AP Ownership: Oversee accurate data entry, coding, and timely processing of invoices, maintaining strong controls over disbursements.
• Leadership: Manage and develop a team. Set priorities, review work, and drive team performance.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual processes and improve efficiency across the accounting function using existing software tools including the optimization of the current NetSuite ERP system along with supporting the implementation of a close management tool.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with teams across the company to ensure expenses are tracked accurately, processes are followed, and deadlines are met.
• International Accounting: Support foreign subsidiaries, intercompany activity, and consolidations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Quality Control: Maintain a high bar for accuracy and completeness, ensuring all financial records are audit-ready and well-documented.
• Possible Success Metrics (KPIs): Reduce the total number of business days required to complete the month-end close while maintaining zero material audit adjustments, Balance Sheet Reconciliation Compliance, journal entry automation rate, and AI driven fluctuation analysis.
• Suggested Milestones: Review existing AP and ledger workflows, optimize NetSuite ERP, and support the implementation of a dedicated close management tool to automate manual tasks within 90 to 180 days.

What we look for:

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and month-end close. Experience with international accounting, consolidations, or cross-border operations preferred.
• Experience: 2+ years of people management experience with direct oversight of accounting staff.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (CPA preferred).
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable navigating modern finance systems and able to quickly learn and optimize new tools.
• Growth Mindset: Seeks to understand the why behind the numbers and continuously improve processes and outcomes.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits & Perks:

• Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family.
• Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness.
• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability.
• 10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province.
• A home office stipend.
• 401(k) for US-based employees and RRSP for Canada-based employees.
• Paid parental leave.
• A local in-person meet-up program.
• Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto.

(Please note the above benefits & perks are for full-time employees)

EvenUp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Compensation Range: $152K - $196K