Accounting Manager

About PlootoPlooto is a fast-growing payments SaaS platform helping businesses automate and streamline their payment operations. Our Finance team plays a central role in maintaining the rigorous financial integrity that a regulated payments business demands, across multiple legal entities, currencies, and compliance frameworks.About the RoleWe’re looking for a highly technical and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our growing Finance team. This role is ideal for someone with strong financial accounting fundamentals, audit experience, and a continuous improvement mindset who enjoys building scalable, efficient processes in a fast-moving environment.You’ll play a key role in supporting month-end close, financial reporting, payroll, audits, and process optimization across the organization. We’re looking for someone who not only understands accounting deeply, but also actively looks for ways to improve how work gets done through automation, systems thinking, and operational efficiency.An interest in emerging technologies, including AI and workflow automation, is considered a strong asset.What You'll DoFinancial Reporting & Entity ManagementOwn and support core month-end and year-end accounting activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reportingOversee accounting across all legal entities, ensuring accurate consolidation and intercompany eliminationsMaintain rigorous separation of trust (client funds) and operating accounts in compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policyOwn financial exposure reporting related to payment losses, chargebacks, and disputes; collaborate with Risk and Operations to quantify, provision for, and minimize lossesManage foreign exchange exposure across multi-currency entities and ensure proper hedging documentationCompliance, Controls & AuditDesign and enforce internal controls framework across all accounting processes, with particular attention to segregation of duties and payment fund safeguardingLead the year-end audit, SRED submission, tax filings, and all regulatory reporting obligationsEnsure ASPE/IFRS compliance and maintain up-to-date accounting policies for all entitiesProactively identify control gaps and implement remediation plans before they become audit findingsOversee and support North American payroll operations, including payroll accounting, reconciliations, and compliance considerationsOversee AP-related processes and controls, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong reconciliation practicesAutomation & Process EfficiencyOwn the accounting tech stack; evaluate, implement, and optimize tools (Xero, Plooto, and beyond) to eliminate manual effort and increase accuracyPartner with Business Intelligence and Engineering to automate reconciliations, reporting, and close processesEstablish and maintain a continuous-improvement roadmap for the accounting function, tracking efficiency gains and reporting outcomes to leadershipLead the FinOps best-practices group, working with team leads to govern and optimize variable usage-based costs such as cloud and infrastructure spendTeam Leadership & Stakeholder ManagementPartner closely with FP&A on internal and investor reporting, ensuring accounting outputs are investor-readyServe as the primary accounting point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, and payment processorsProvide clear and timely financial reporting to the Accounting Director and executive teamWhat You BringCPA designation or actively pursuing CPA completionStrong technical accounting knowledge with a focus on financial accounting and audit supportStrong knowledge of ASPE and IFRS; experience in tech or payments SaaS strongly preferredProficiency with Xero, Plooto, and BI/analytics tools; advanced Excel skillsStrong analytical skills and attention to detailDemonstrated interest in process improvement, automation, and scalable finance operationsComfort working in evolving, fast-paced environments with shifting prioritiesExcellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skillsA natural problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentInterest in AI, automation tools, or modern finance technology considered an assetWhat Success Looks LikeAccurate, timely financial reporting and close processesStrong audit readiness and technical accounting supportImproved efficiency through automation and process optimizationReliable payroll and AP operations with strong controls and no material errorsA proactive approach to identifying and solving operational challengesStrong working relationships with FP&A, Risk, Operations, and other cross-functional partnersCompensation & InclusionPlooto is committed to building an inclusive and equitable workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.In accordance with Ontario hiring requirements, accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.This job posting is for one available role. Compensation is dependent on a number of factors including knowledge and experience of the right candidate.Originally posted on Himalayas