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About SolinkAt Solink, our mission is to safeguard what matters most. We provide businesses with the tools to know sooner and act faster by transforming video security into real-time operational insights.Our cloud-based platform integrates seamlessly with your existing cameras and systems, turning them into intelligent sensors that detect and interpret key moments. This empowers teams to make data-driven decisions, enhance security, and improve operational efficiency.Trusted by over 30,000 locations across 32+ countries - including brands like McDonald’s and JYSK - Solink delivers clarity when it counts. Our solutions help businesses reduce shrink, optimize performance, and respond proactively to potential threats.We're growing rapidly, earning industry recognition, and scaling with purpose. We’ve been recognized by Deloitte’s Fast 50™ and Fast 500™, Business Intelligence Group, and as one of Ottawa’s Best Places to Work. And we’re just getting started!The RoleSolink is looking for an Accounting Manager to own and evolve our end-to-end financial reporting function. You're not just executing the close, you're the person who designs how the close, the reconciliations, and the audit process should work. You will build the systems, judgment, and people-guidance that make those outcomes repeatable without you in the room.You'll operate across revenue (IFRS 15), inventory (IAS 2), and fixed assets (IAS 16) in a hybrid SaaS and hardware-enabled environment, and you'll be looked to as the technical accounting authority and a trusted advisor to the Assistant Controller and Controller on complex, high-stakes decisions.The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong technical foundation, several years past the "learning the ropes" stage, who is energized by ambiguity, comfortable making principled trade-offs under constraints, and motivated by building durable systems, not just closing the books faster this month.What You'll DoFinancial Reporting & IFRS ComplianceOwn the integrity of the full P&L and balance sheet, not just individual accountsPrepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRSResearch and document accounting positions across IFRS 15, IAS 2, and IAS 16, and be the point person others escalate ambiguous transactions toTranslate complex or evolving transactions into clear, supportable, well-documented accounting treatmentsContinuously evolve financial reporting practices for quality, accuracy, and scalability as the business grows in complexityAudit & ComplianceAct as the primary point of contact for external auditors during interim and year-end auditsOwn audit readiness as a system, not a scramble; build documentation and controls that hold up under scrutiny with minimal last-minute effortProactively identify structural audit risks before they surface in fieldwork, and address root causes rather than one-off findingsRevenue & Deferred Revenue AccountingOwn deferred revenue accounting end-to-end: completeness, accuracy, and cut-offEnsure revenue recognition stays compliant with IFRS 15 as contract structures evolve, working ahead of the business rather than reacting to itPartner with Billing and FP&A to validate billing schedules and contract modificationsIdentify and drive automation opportunities in revenue tracking and reporting, reducing reliance on manual reviewInventory Management & Cost AccountingOwn accounting for inventory transactions, including valuation and reconciliationAnalyze inventory balances and movements (purchases, shipments, write-offs) and flag emerging risk patterns earlyEnsure compliance with IAS 2 and company policyPartner with Operations and Procurement to improve inventory visibility and controls, treating this as a cross-functional system rather than an accounting-only problemReconciliations & Financial IntegrityOwn reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts - deferred revenue, inventory, accrued liabilities, intercompany balancesInvestigate and resolve complex, cross-system variances, and use recurring issues as signal to redesign the underlying processBuild reconciliation processes designed for scale, not just for this quarter's volumeMonth-End Close & Process ImprovementLead key components of month-end close with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and predictabilityPrepare journal entries, perform variance analysis, and support management reportingDrive ERP and financial systems improvements (NetSuite, Salesforce, etc.) that reduce manual touchpoints and variability in outcomesRegularly assess how changes in your domain ripple into adjacent systems (billing, FP&A, operations) and adjust designs to avoid downstream surprisesWhat You BringMust-HaveCPA designation6+ years of progressive experience across public accounting and/or high-growth environments, including experience mentoring or guiding less senior team membersStrong technical accounting foundation in IFRS, including IFRS 15 (Revenue Recognition), IAS 2 (Inventory), and IAS 16 (Property, Plant & Equipment)Demonstrated experience owning external audit relationships and outcomes, not just supporting themTrack record of designing (not just executing) reconciliation and close processes that scaleAdvanced proficiency in Excel and Google SheetsStrong analytical mindset with a demonstrated ability to make sound judgment calls in ambiguous or evolving situations, and to explain the trade-offs behind themHigh ownership mentality & comfortable being accountable for outcomes with material consequences, including when things go wrongExcellent communication skills, with experience advising or influencing stakeholders outside of accounting (e.g., FP&A, Operations, leadership)Demonstrated interest in customer and business context. You are able to connect accounting decisions to long-term customer trust and business outcomes, not just technical correctnessNice-to-HaveExperience in a startup or scaling SaaS / hardware environmentFamiliarity with NetSuite, Salesforce, or similar ERP/CRM systemsExposure to inventory models (3PL, consignment, dropship)Experience introducing AI-enabled tools or workflows into a finance or accounting functionTrack record of building governance frameworks, automation, or standardized processes that reduced variability across a team or departmentSecurity RequirementsCandidates must undergo a criminal records check upon hire;Be a Canadian Citizen (dual citizens included), or eligible to work in Canada;Be willing to comply with Solink’s own security policies and standards.Our ValuesWe do things the Solink way:Act with URGENCY – Our customers move fast, so we do too.Deliver with QUALITY – We sweat the details and hold a high bar.Win with TEAM – No egos. Just outcomes, built together.Lead with TRUST – We earn it through clarity, consistency, and care.These aren’t just words—they shape how we hire, lead, and grow.Why Solink?We’re not just building tech - we’re building a place where great people do great work.Clarity and trust: Where the role allows, we support flexibility in how and where work gets done - and we’re upfront about what’s required.Meaningful equity: Every full-time, permanent employee has a stake in our growth.Comprehensive benefits: Fully paid health & dental (no waiting period) + $500 health spending account.Wellness support: Monthly reimbursement for fitness, wellness, or mental health programs.Growth through merit: Advancement is based on contribution, initiative, and the ability to raise the bar - together.Candid culture: Clear expectations, honest feedback, and no politics.Social connection: From So-learns to Solink-o and So-lunches, we stay connected in ways that actually feel fun.What to Expect from the Hiring ProcessWe respect your time and value transparency. Here’s a general idea of what to expect:Intro call with our Talent TeamInterview with the Hiring ManagerRole-relevant task or case (if applicable)Final interviews with cross-functional team membersReference ChecksOffer & Onboarding 🎉Please note: this is subject to change at any point in the recruitment process based on the needs of the business.How to ApplySubmit your resume and a short cover letter via our [Careers Page]. Let us know what excites you about this role, and how you’d help move Solink forward.
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