Manager, Accounting

Rise to the challenge

Rise is Canada's complete people management solution that gives employers everything they need to build loyal and productive teams—all in one place. We collaborate and co-create to build solutions that completely change how companies of all shapes and sizes manage their payroll, scheduling, time tracking, group benefits, recruitment, onboarding, and more.

At Rise, we're changing how work happens and how people work. We'd love for you to join us and experience the most positive, challenging, and transformative part of your career.

About the role 

We are hiring an Accounting & Finance Services Manager to lead the day-to-day accounting and client payroll operations across Rise.

This role oversees core accounting functions including AP, AR, general ledger activity, internal payroll-related transactions, and client payroll operations, while managing and developing a team of four.

You will work within an established control environment and be responsible for maintaining the accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of financial data as the business continues to grow. You'll partner closely with leadership and operations teams to ensure processes remain efficient, compliant, and well-governed.

The day-to-day

• Own AP and AR end-to-end, including approvals, reconciliations, and issue resolution.

• Lead month-end close and prepare financial statements and management reporting.

• Run payroll for Rise employees in Rise People software, and support employee questions on pay and benefits.

• Lead and coach a team that supports client payroll transactions (e.g., wire payments, NSF processing), ensuring accuracy and timely execution.

• Maintain strong controls and compliance (tax filings, remittances, documentation), and coordinate with external accountants for annual reviews.

• Improve systems and workflows, including automation and AI-enabled process improvements.

• Partner with teams like Sales and Client Experience to support smooth operational execution.

About you

• 2+ years of experience as an Accounting Manager or in a similar role, with ownership over core accounting operations.

• Solid foundation in accounting principles and financial reporting; comfortable with reconciliations and close cycles.

• Experience managing AP/AR and reviewing/approving invoices, expenses, and other financial documents.

• People leader with experience coaching a team and building consistent, reliable processes.

• Strong judgment and attention to detail, especially when handling sensitive financial and payroll data.

• Comfortable working across teams and communicating clearly with both finance and non-finance partners.

• Proficient with accounting systems and spreadsheets; able to learn new tools quickly.

• Experience using AI to streamline, improve, or automate team workflows.

• Bonus: CPA designation.

• Bonus: Treasury experience supporting activities such as wires, returned payments, and reconciliations.

What Rise offers

• Rise is all about creating a positive company culture, both for our clients and our employees. We believe that happiness isn't the cause of employee engagement, it's the result.

• This position offers $70-90k in base salary, based on experience, plus variable performance pay, plus stock options.

• We offer a remote work environment. On occasion, we may meet as a team or one-on-one in person.

• Rise believes that time off is just as important as time spent working. We offer 3 weeks of paid vacation, flexible personal wellness days, as well as one day off for your birthday and your work anniversary. 

• We support your growth with a personal $1,000 learning and development budget to take courses, attend conferences, webinars, you name it

• We offer no-wait benefits. This means that starting your first day, you have access to our comprehensive benefits package, which includes dental, eye care, and $2,000 in counselling coverage, among many other great health benefits.

At Rise, we care more about where you're headed, not where you've been. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and orientations to apply.