Senior CPA - Projects

ZenaTech Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ZenaTech Inc. is seeking a senior CPA to lead high-impact finance projects beyond routine reporting. You will oversee system implementations, process improvements, subsidiary integration, and international growth, driving each project from planning to completion.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strong GAAP expertise, and hands-on delivery across multiple geographies. If you are a strategic, detail-oriented leader, this opportunity offers significant impact and growth in a

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with project/implementation work.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with ERP, billing, or fixed asset system implementations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a fixed asset system from requirements gathering to go-live.
• Lead improvements to billing systems to boost accuracy, efficiency and cash flow.
• Partner with IT, operations, and vendors to deliver systems on time and within scope.
• Document new processes, controls, and training materials.
• Integrate and standardize accounting policies across subsidiaries.
• Support international compliance and growth initiatives, including transfer pricing coordination.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Self-directed

Detail oriented

Adaptable

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Billing systems

Fixed asset systems

Job description

ZenaTech is a Nasdaq-listed technology company focused on AI drone, Drone as a Service (DaaS), and Technology solutions for mission-critical applications for business and governments. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of drone applications across various industries, including defense, agriculture, logistics and commercial in applications like traffic management, wildfire response, environmental monitoring, border control and industrial inspections.

About the Role

We're hiring a senior-level CPA to lead high-impact finance and accounting projects across the organization. This is a project-focused role, not day-to-day financial reporting. You'll work on system implementations, process improvements, subsidiary integration, and international growth initiatives, and you'll be expected to drive each project from planning through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Implementation

• Lead the implementation of a fixed asset system, including requirements gathering, data migration, configuration, testing, and go-live
• Lead the implementation of improved billing systems, redesigning processes to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cash flow
• Partner with IT, operations, and external vendors to deliver systems on time and within scope
• Document new processes, controls, and training materials

Integration and Standardization

• Integrate and standardize accounting policies, chart of accounts, close processes, and reporting across subsidiaries
• Assess the accounting practices of acquired or existing entities and recommend improvements
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure consistent application of GAAP

International Compliance and Growth

• Support compliance and accounting for international entities, including statutory reporting, local regulatory requirements, and transfer pricing coordination
• Support international expansion projects such as entity setup, cross-border structuring, and foreign currency considerations
• Coordinate with local advisors, auditors, and tax professionals in other jurisdictions
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and success measures
• Report progress, risks, and results to senior finance leadership
• Work across departments to gain buy-in and drive change
• Transition completed projects to operational owners

Qualifications

Required

• Active CPA license
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant project or implementation work
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with ERP, billing, or fixed asset system implementations
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects at once
• Advanced Excel skills

Preferred

• Public accounting experience
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-subsidiary environments
• Experience with international accounting, IFRS, or foreign statutory compliance
• Experience with consolidations, acquisition integration, or accounting standardization
• Project management certification or formal project management experience

Skills and Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Clear communicator who can explain technical issues to non-accounting stakeholders
• Self-directed and comfortable with ambiguity
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing across teams
• Detail-oriented while keeping the big picture in view
• Adaptable, with the ability to move between different projects and priorities

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.