Careers
at BrightIron

We are looking for a remote full-time bookkeeper with a passion for technology and entrepreneurial environments, who wants to help start-up companies thrive during their growth journey.  In this client serving role, you will work with exciting and innovative growth technology companies throughout Canada to deliver full cycle bookkeeping to ensure that your clients have the necessary financial information to aide their decision making.

You will also become part of a dynamic and supportive team at BrightIron with many opportunities for career advancement, while working alongside likeminded professionals who share your passion.

Since we are a client serving, fully remote company, we’re looking for an individual who is organized, adaptable, enjoys collaborating and is comfortable working with different technologies designed to help you succeed in your role. You must also have good time management and problem-solving abilities with a positive attitude.

What will you do?

• Full cycle bookkeeping for BrightIron clients in their accounting software (Quickbooks Online, Xero) on an accrual basis.
• Maintain the general ledger for clients in their accounting software.
• Process payroll for clients utilizing an external payroll provider.
• Create monthly account reconciliations and continuities for all balance sheet accounts, and select P&L accounts, including variance explanations.
• Prepare payroll and sales tax remittances for clients.
• Develop and maintain internal financial processes and policies.
• Work Collaboratively and develop and maintain relationship with clients, and BrightIron team members.

Ideally, you have:

• A minimum of three years of related experience as a bookkeeper or staff accountant.
• Experience using Quickbooks Online and/or Xero.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including fluency in English.
• Highly organized and comfortable interacting with clients independently.
• Positive attitude and high level of professionalism when working with clients.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Extremely detail oriented with a proven ability to effectively manage and prioritize workflow.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, show initiative and be proactive.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

We are looking for a remote full-time Controller with a passion for technology and entrepreneurial environments, who wants to help start-up companies thrive during their growth journey.  In this client serving role, you will work with exciting and innovative growth technology companies throughout Canada to provide financial leadership and become a trusted advisor to enable them to grow and achieve their objectives.

You will also become part of a dynamic and supportive team at BrightIron with many opportunities for career advancement, while working alongside likeminded professionals who share your passion.

Since we are a client serving, fully remote company, we’re looking for a high energy, dynamic, forward thinker who is comfortable working with different clients. You must also have a positive attitude and bring strong business, financial, and leadership acumen.

What will you do?

• Provide overall leadership for the finance function at our clients, and ultimately own all things financial reporting.
• Develop and implement financial reporting policies, in accordance with GAAP.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP revenue recognition
• Oversee accounting staff and review month-end close reconciliations
• Payroll management, including potentially processing payroll.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and assist clients in analyzing financial results.
• Create financial budgets and perform monthly budget versus actual variance analysis.
• Design and implement effective internal controls and processes, utilizing technology where it makes sense to do so.
• Complete required investor reporting and assist clients with board meeting preparations
• Lead the company through any 3^rd party audits or reviews which are required.
• Oversee the treasury function and cash flow management/forecasting
• Manage and ensure tax compliance.  In many cases this will involve working with a 3^rd party provider who will prepare the filings.
• Assist with the administration of stock option plans and cap table management.
• Assist with various ad-hoc client requests.

Ideally, you have:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years of experience as an Accounting Manager or above; prior public accounting experience a plus
• Professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent)
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal), including fluency in English
• Experience working with venture backed tech start-ups is an asset
• Excellent time management and self-management skills
• Experience using Quickbooks Online and/or Xero and proficient in using Excel.
• General tax knowledge, including HST.
• Solid problem solving and analysis skills
• High standards of ethics and confidentiality to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to exercise good judgement, show initiative and be proactive.
• Ability to build strong connections with clients and team members.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.