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Manager, Accounting (CPA)

Emburse

onsite,Toronto, ONFinanceFull-time
Before you apply

Role details

The practical picture
Employment
Full-time

Experience & eligibility

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a manager or supervisory role
Skills
  • US GAAP
  • ASC 606
  • Share-based compensation accounting
  • CPA License
  • Avalara
  • External Audits
  • Payroll Accounting
  • Sales Tax Compliance

Compensation & benefits

Benefits
Competitive pay, flexible work

Inside the role

Seniority
Manager
Role signal brief

The role, at a glance

Extracted from the source posting · 95% confidence

Emburse is hiring an Accounting Manager in Toronto to lead technical accounting functions, including payroll, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and equity compensation. The role involves managing external audits and supervising an Accountant II. Candidates must hold an active CPA license and have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

What you need

  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 1-2 years in a manager or supervisory role
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, and share-based compensation accounting
  • Experience owning external audit workflows and statutory reporting

What you will own

  • Manage bonus accruals, quarterly accrued PTO, and miscellaneous payroll liability accounts
  • Lead sales tax compliance including quarterly rate reviews and Avalara system management
  • Own stock-based compensation (SBC) accounting and maintain equity rollforwards
  • Lead end-to-end management of annual financial statement audits and statutory audits
  • Directly manage and mentor an Accountant II
Core skills
US GAAPASC 606Share-based compensation accountingCPA LicenseAvalaraExternal AuditsPayroll AccountingSales Tax Compliance
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View source evidence
  • workplace_type “Job location: onsite,Toronto, ON”
  • attendance_requirement “Job location: onsite,Toronto, ON”
  • benefits “Competitive pay, flexible work”
  • education_requirements “Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.”
  • experience_months “Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a manager or supervisory role”
  • skills “Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and share-based compensation accounting.”
  • skills “Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.”
  • seniority “Manager, Accounting (CPA)”
us gaapasc 606share-based compensation accountingcpa license
Role brief
Who We Are:   At Emburse, you’ll not just imagine the future – you’ll build it. As a leader in expense intelligence, we are creating a future where technology drives business value and inspires extraordinary results. Our AI-powered platform helps organizations modernize financial operations, increase visibility, and optimize spend across the enterprise.

What you'll do:

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting Manager (CPA required) to lead essential technical accounting functions, manage external and statutory audits, and oversee direct report performance. This role is responsible for complex payroll and benefits accounting, ASC 606 revenue recognition, equity and share-based compensation (SBC), sales tax compliance, and managing special finance projects.

The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical expertise and leadership, directly managing an Accountant II and ensuring accuracy across financial closes, reconciliations, and audit deliverables.   Key Responsibilities
Direct Accounting & Technical Responsibilities
  • Payroll & Compensation Accounting:
  • Manage bonus accruals, quarterly accrued PTO, and miscellaneous payroll liability accounts.
  • Oversee payroll and HSA data imports and perform detailed domestic and international payroll reconciliations.
  • Prepare for future implementation of Total Addressable Market/TAMs accounting workflows.
  • Revenue & Sales Accounting:
  • Manage commissions and ASC 606 accounting.
  • Lead sales tax compliance—including quarterly rate reviews, Avalara system management, and tax return oversight with support from external tax advisory firms (e.g., TaxOps, Smythe).
  • Reconcile sales tax accounts across all operating jurisdictions.
  • Equity & SBC Accounting:
  • Own stock-based compensation (SBC) accounting, ensuring complete and accurate capture of equity transactions.
  • Maintain and update equity and SBC rollforwards and reconciliations.
  • Special Projects & Continuous Improvement:
  • Lead technical projects involving integrations, automation and financial close optimization.
    •   Audit & Compliance Management
  • External & Statutory Audits: Lead end-to-end management of annual financial statement audits and statutory audits, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
  • PBC & Schedule Preparation: Coordinate audit request lists (PBCs) and ensure timely delivery of supporting documentation.
    •   Management & Team Leadership
  • Direct Supervision: Directly manage and mentor an Accountant II, reviewing their work for accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
  • Review Responsibilities: Review direct report deliverables, including:
  • Bank reconciliations and bank statement collection
  • Goodwill, intangibles, prepaids, fixed assets, and security deposits
  • Capitalized R&D tracking and schedule updates
  • AP / No-Vendor AP reconciliations and accrued payables
  • Partner referral calculations and other receivable reconciliations

    • What we're looking for:

    Required
  • Certification: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a manager or supervisory role (Public accounting experience preferred).
  • Technical Expertise: Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and share-based compensation accounting.
  • Audit Experience: Proven experience owning external audit workflows and statutory reporting.
  • Tax Systems: Hands-on experience with sales tax automation platforms (e.g., Avalara).
    •   Preferred
  • Experience with international payroll reconciliations and multi-entity global structures.
  • Experience managing capitalized R&D (ASC 350-40) and complex equity rollforwards.
  • Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to coaching junior staff.

    • Additional

    Why Emburse?   Finance is changing—and at Emburse, we’re leading the way. Our AI-powered solutions help organizations eliminate inefficiencies, gain real-time visibility, and optimize spend—so they can focus on what’s next, not what’s slowing them down. • A Company with Momentum – We serve 12M+ users across 120 countries, helping businesses modernize  their finance operations. • A Team That Innovates – Work alongside some of the brightest minds in finance, tech, and AI to solve real-  world challenges. • A Culture That Empowers – Competitive pay, flexible work, and an inclusive, collaborative environment that  supports your success. • A Career That Matters – Your work here drives efficiency, innovation, and smarter financial decision-making  for businesses everywhere.    Shape your future & find what’s next at Emburse.    Emburse provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Emburse complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.