Senior Accountant/Comptable Senior

About the Position

Senior Accountant/Comptable Senior

Montréal, Quebec

Life is short. Work somewhere awesome.

Flare is a breakout cybersecurity Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company with a mission to empower organizations to take control of their data and protect their customers, employees, and brand by shedding light on external threats. We enable cybersecurity teams to proactively detect high-risk external exposure across the dark and clear web, before threat actors have a chance to leverage it. We unify the core functionalities of cyber threat intelligence and external attack surface management into a single, intuitive platform.

TL;DR: We are a bunch of geeks who help protect our clients' data (and people in their network) by locating cyber risks.

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Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day transactional accounting and a significant part of the monthly financial close.
• Maintain compliance with Canadian accounting standards (ASPE), and sales tax filings.
• Identify and leverage technology and automation opportunities, including agent-based workflows, to streamline financial processes, reduce manual work, and build a well-documented, scalable finance function.
• Assist with the external audit process and participate in ad hoc projects with cross-functional impacts.

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Requirements

• 4-6 years of progressive accounting/finance operations experience
• Strong working knowledge of revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end closure.
• Excellent knowledge of Canadian accounting standards (ASPE) and sales tax compliance.
• Experience with accounting software, spreadsheets, and modern SaaS tools.
• Montreal-based and proficient in both French and English to collaborate with internal and external partners.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• Sound judgment on when to solve issues directly and when to escalate them.
• Able to manage recurring deadlines and flag issues proactively.
• Curious about technology, and excited about driving process and automation improvements in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
• Thrive in a small team environment where everyone's contribution is visible and valued.
• Fanatically ethical, trustworthy with confidential information, and possess a high standard of accuracy and integrity.

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Nice to Have

• Experience at a hypergrowth SaaS or tech company
• Exposure to AI tools, automation, or system integrations in an accounting context
• Experience documenting processes and supporting audits
• Experience supporting the implementation of a financial system or tool
• Familiarity with multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• CPA designation

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We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Bonus structure
• Stock options
• Health coverage/insurance and RRSP plan with matching contribution
• Flexible, work from anywhere
• Flexible time off
• Fun company events; “Flamping”, curling, rock climbing and many others

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About the Company

You will find a people-first company where work-life balance is valued. You’ll join a high-growth, innovative start-up where you’ll see your impact immediately and be empowered to take on challenges for your personal and professional growth. You will work with an inspiring and award-winning team who are passionate about what they do and the clients we serve, whose work has been referenced in leading academic journals and international media.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Flare we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.