Senior Accountant

About Us

Tidal CFO helps growing organizations gain financial clarity, confidence, and control. We are a modern, remote-first finance firm providing fractional CFO, controller, and bookkeeping services to Canadian startups, nonprofits, and SMEs, with roots in Atlantic Canada.

Our CPA-led team blends hands-on accounting support with strategic financial leadership. We act as trusted advisors, building strong internal systems, leveraging modern cloud-based tools, and creating efficient, scalable processes that support our clients' growth.

At the same time, we are building a collaborative, high-performing team that values accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

We are looking to expand our team with a highly organized, self-motivated Senior Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by continuous learning and career growth.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to support our client engagements by delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong accounting foundations. This role reports directly to management and plays a critical part in executing month-end close, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting operations across multiple clients.

As a Senior Accountant, you will be hands-on in the preparation and review of financial information while collaborating closely with management. While Tidal CFO operates as a remote first firm, this role requires a willingness to spend time onsite at client offices or places of work when appropriate to support relationship-building, onboarding, and key deliverables. You will help ensure data integrity, support system improvements, and contribute to a consistent, high-quality client experience.

This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys ownership of their work, thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, and wants exposure to advisory-focused accounting within a fast-growing, dynamic firm with a clear path to advancement into a Manager role.

If you're a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and a passion for client delivery, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver High-Quality Financial Outcomes
  • Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for assigned clients
  • Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
  • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
  • Support payroll accounting, HST filings, and intercompany transactions
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data prior to Manager review
• Support Month-End Close & Reporting
  • Execute month-end close tasks in alignment with internal timelines and client expectations
  • Maintain clear, organized, and audit-ready working papers
  • Assist Managers with financial reporting packages and supporting schedules
  • Flag unusual variances, discrepancies, or risks and proactively communicate findings
• Maintain Systems & Process Integrity
  • Ensure client adherence to established accounting systems and workflows (QBO, Xero, Dext and related tools)
  • Support data clean-up projects, system implementations, and new client onboarding
  • Follow documented processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and consistency
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across tools, templates, and workflows
• Collaborate with Managers & Internal Teams
  • Work closely with Managers to meet deadlines and deliver consistent client outcomes
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with internal team members and clients as needed
  • Support internal quality control processes by preparing accurate documentation and anticipating review needs
  • Act as a coach and mentor to junior and intermediate accountants by providing guidance, reviewing work, sharing best practices, and supporting their professional development
  • Contribute to building a strong, collaborative team culture grounded in learning and accountability

What We're Looking For

• Accounting Experience: 3+ years of full-cycle accounting experience
• Professional Credentials: CPA designation (completed or in progress) considered an asset
• Bilingual (English/French): Strongly preferred and considered a significant asset
• Client Service Mindset: Experience working in a client-facing or professional services environment
• Highly Organized: Strong ability to manage multiple clients and priorities simultaneously
• Detail-Oriented: Commitment to accuracy, documentation, and high-quality execution
• Tech-Savvy: Experience with cloud-based accounting tools such as Xero, QuickBooks Online, Dext, Syft, and Plooto
• Leadership Potential: Comfortable coaching and mentoring junior and intermediate team members and interested in growing into a future Manager role
• Growth-Oriented: Motivated by continuous improvement, professional development, and long-term career progression
• Problem Solver: Comfortable identifying issues, asking questions, and proposing solutions

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and value brought to the role
• Willingness to pay a premium for candidates who strongly meet our technical, leadership, and cultural criteria
• Primarily remote work, with flexible scheduling. Occasional in-person client delivery work required.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture within a fast-growing, dynamic firm
• Clear career progression path with opportunity to grow into a Manager role
• Exposure to controller- and CFO-level work across a diverse client portfolio
• Professional development support, including CPA dues reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• A comprehensive health benefits package to support your well-being

Join Our Team

At Tidal CFO, we are redefining how growing businesses access financial expertise. We combine strategic advisory services with strong accounting foundations and modern systems to help our clients succeed.

If you are an experienced accountant who values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement and wants to grow within a forward-thinking advisory firm, we want you to be part of our team.

To Apply

Please submit your resume detailing your experience and why you are the ideal fit for Tidal CFO.

This position is based in New Brunswick. Preference will be given to candidates currently located in New Brunswick. Exceptional candidates from other parts of Canada may also be considered.