Senior Financial Analyst (SFA)

Fiscal.ai; United States; Remote; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Fiscal.ai is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to own day-to-day accounting operations and support financial analysis and reporting. Reporting to Head of Finance, you will ensure accurate records, timely close, and strong internal controls.

The role involves payroll, AR/AP, capitalization tracking, and collaboration with auditors and tax professionals. Remote Canada-friendly with opportunity to influence accounting processes.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation.
• 3-5 years of experience in controllership or senior accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, and AI tools in an accounting/finance capacity.
• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial close processes.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Own month-end accounting close activities, including journal entries and general ledger close processes
• Prepare and analyze variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecasts
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for internal reporting and tax purposes, and assist in preparation of quarterly board of director Finance materials
• Draft and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memos
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls
• Administer Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments
• Maintain and administer the company’s capitalization table, ensuring accurate tracking of equity ownership and stock option activity
• Work directly with external auditors, tax accountants, and legal advisors as required
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and documentation
• Serve as first point of contact for company-wide Finance activities
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation
• 3-5 years of experience in a controllership, senior accounting, or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and AI tools (e.g. Claude, Chat GPT) in an accounting/finance capacity
• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial close processes
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Excel

Google Sheets

AI tools in accounting

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

QuickBooks Online (QBO)

Job description

ABOUT FISCAL.AI

Fiscal.ai is a leading research and data platform built for capital markets professionals. Combining a high-performance research Terminal with a modern, near-real-time fundamentals API and MCP server, Fiscal.ai is redefining financial data infrastructure for the AI era. Headquartered in Toronto and backed by $13M in venture capital, the company serves thousands of institutional and professional clients and reaches millions of end-users through its API ecosystem.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will serve in a controller capacity, owning day to day accounting operations while supporting financial analysis and reporting. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, this role is critical to ensuring accurate financial records, timely close processes, and strong compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands on accounting professional who enjoys building structure, taking initiative, and contributing to a growing organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency

• Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

• Own month-end accounting close activities, including journal entries and general ledger close processes

• Prepare and analyze variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecasts

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for internal reporting and tax purposes, and assist in preparation of quarterly board of director Finance materials

• Draft and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memos

• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls

• Administer Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments

• Maintain and administer the company’s capitalization table, ensuring accurate tracking of equity ownership and stock option activity

• Work directly with external auditors, tax accountants, and legal advisors as required

• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and documentation

• Serve as first point of contact for company-wide Finance activities

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field

• CPA designation

• 3-5 years of experience in a controllership, senior accounting, or similar role

• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and AI tools (e.g. Claude, Chat GPT) in an accounting/finance capacity

• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial close processes

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Familiarity with SaaS business accounting (e.g., revenue recognition, deferred revenue)
• Experience in a large, mature organization with knowledge of robust accounting and internal controls frameworks, and/or in a public accounting external audit capacity.

Why Join Us

• High-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape accounting processes and controls
• Collaborative Finance & Operations team
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Remote work flexibility, with an emphasis on trust, accountability, and results

Position: Senior Financial Analyst (SFA)
Location: Remote [Canada]
Position Type: Employee [Full-Time]
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 CAD
Department: Finance & Operations
Reports to: Head of Finance