Accounting Team Leader

Overview Who we’re looking for: We are looking for an Accounting Team Leader to lead our finance and accounting operations. This is a unique opportunity for a strategic and detail-oriented financial leader who can balance high-level oversight with hands-on execution. You will be responsible for overseeing all accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and enabling data-driven decision making through reliable financial insights. In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing accounting team and play a critical role in optimizing our financial operations as we scale. You’ll bring a deep understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close processes, and compliance requirements—while also being a proactive problem solver who can streamline systems, automate processes, and support strategic growth. Your success will be measured by the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, team performance, process efficiency, audit readiness, and your ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights for leadership. Responsibilities You’ll be responsible for: - Strategic Financial Oversight: Lead the development and execution of accounting strategies that support the company’s financial health and growth goals. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. - Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a growing accounting team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and collaboration. Provide regular coaching and professional development opportunities. - Financial Reporting & Close: Oversee all aspects of the month-end and year-end close processes. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. - Audit & Tax Readiness: Prepare for and support internal and external audits. Ensure accurate tax filings in collaboration with external advisors. - Internal Controls & Compliance: Implement and maintain robust internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, tax laws, and other regulatory requirements. Support annual audits and liaise with external auditors. - Process Optimization & Automation: Identify and lead initiatives to streamline accounting workflows, reduce manual tasks, and improve accuracy and efficiency. Leverage technology and automation tools to modernize financial operations. - Budgeting & Forecasting Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Provide insights that guide strategic planning and operational decision making. Qualifications This position is for you if you have: - 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role. - CPA designation or equivalent. - Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting best practices. - Demonstrated success in improving accounting processes, controls, and systems. - Hands-on experience with accounting software (Dynamics 365 Business Central). - Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset. - Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-growth environments. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. - Strong business acumen with an ability to support strategic financial decisions. We also want you to have: - Experience in professional services, consulting, or education industries. - Familiarity with Canadian, UK, and U.S. accounting and tax compliance standards. - Experience supporting scaling companies and navigating rapid growth. Why Strategic Coach? We have: - Exceptional Clients: As an Accounting Leader, you will play a key role in dramatically improving people’s lives. Our clients are extraordinary individuals who, because of their involvement in the Program, will go on to powerfully multiply their business, future, and growth. - Extraordinary Culture: As a company that teaches entrepreneurial teamwork and walks our talk, we take a lot of pride in cultivating a collaborative, positive, growth-oriented culture. We are constantly supporting our team members in their own learning and growth as we evolve and innovate as a company. You’ll also get: - Top tier onboarding and training - Six weeks of paid time off each year - Twenty-one flex hours - Flexible and competitive benefits plan - Insightful assessments to help you identify your own unique set of strengths - Access to our world class workshop programs, publications, podcasts, and videos - Unlimited free pop, juice, coffee, and tea, plus occasional catered food and snacks - A hybrid work arrangement - Casual dress attire on non-workshop days And much more To support our talent acquisition efforts, Strategic Coach may leverage AI technology as part of the recruitment process. We have also partnered with skills assessment platforms to help streamline and enhance candidate evaluation. If you think this position is a right-fit for you, please send your résumé to hr@strategiccoach.com today. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We thank all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Strategic Coach ® is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our values and corporate culture, Strategic Coach ® is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. If you need accommodation, please contact human resources before your interview to make appropriate arrangements. By applying, you agree that the statements made by you are true, complete, and correct to the best of your knowledge. 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