Staff Accountant

2 days ago

Calgary, Canada FREDsense Technologies Full time

FREDsense Technologies is transforming how the world monitors water quality by delivering rapid, on-site chemical testing solutions powered by cutting‑edge technology. Our innovative sensor platform enables real‑time detection of PFAS, empowering industries to make faster, data‑driven decisions for a cleaner, safer world. As a fast‑growing, mission‑driven team of scientists, engineers, and problem solvers, we’re passionate about redefining environmental monitoring—and we’re looking for talented people who want to make a real impact on global water sustainability. The Role FREDsense is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the team in our Calgary office and establish a foundation of systems and processes that will scale with the company’s global expansion. A priority of the position will be to bring finance and accounting functions in‑house from current external service providers. Reporting to the President, the ideal candidate comes with 5+ years of accounting experience in a startup, scale‑up, or venture‑backed technology company combined with the ability to be the sole accounting professional for the company, owning the full spectrum of responsibilities in a hands‑on capacity. Being comfortable executing both routine and complex tasks will be crucial while also bringing the ambition and capability to scale the function as the business grows. Key Responsibilities Accounting Manage relationship with external accounting/tax provider, working to transition accounting duties in‑house over time to reduce external expense Treasury / cash management, including transfers from USD to CAD accounts Monthly bank account reconciliations Review all transactions and ensure proper coding to budget categories Manage employee expense reimbursements Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements Assist with completion of annual financial statement audit process Produce any required special investor reporting Participate in annual strategic planning and budgeting process Tax and other special reporting Responsibility for overseeing completion of tax returns and SR&ED claims, managing external providers Grant reporting and other special reporting (including but not limited to IRAP, MICA, NPC, etc.) Human Resources and Administrative Administer payroll (via external processor WagePoint) Provide assistance with on‑boarding new employees Address benefits enrollment and administration questions Manage Company insurance programs with insurance broker Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce; CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA) preferred Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a startup, scale‑up, or venture‑backed technology company Strong understanding of ASPE and comfort preparing statements for audited environments Experience with Xero or other cloud‑based accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Sage) Proficiency with grant and cost‑accounting, multi‑currency transactions, and cross‑border reporting Demonstrated ability to establish new processes, automate reporting, and manage multiple external relationships Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a hands‑on, proactive approach Collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with non‑finance stakeholders Familiarity with FP&A, cash forecasting, and startup KPI reporting considered an asset #J-18808-Ljbffr

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