Senior Financial Analyst (SFA)
Role Overview
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
Key Skills for This Role
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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
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
About Fiscal.ai
Modern financial data platform for capital markets professionals
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