Senior Financial Analyst (SFA)

Job Description

Position: Senior Financial Analyst (SFA)
Location: Remote [Canada]
Position Type: Employee [Full-Time]
Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 CAD
Department: Finance & Operations
Reports to: Senior Manager, Finance & Operations

About Fiscal.ai

Fiscal.ai is a leading research and data platform for capital markets. Combining a powerful research Terminal with modern APIs, Fiscal.ai is building the modern financial data company. The firm has raised $13M in venture backing and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. With thousands of customers and millions of end-users through their API offerings, Fiscal.ai is building the premiere financial data company in the AI era.

Why should you be part of the Fiscal.ai growth story?

Shape the future of AI in finance: You’ll sell a product that customers describe as faster, smarter, and more cost-effective than anything else in the market.
Join a supportive, high-performing team: We prioritize collaboration, inclusivity, and outcomes —no red tape, just impact.
Work directly with leadership: No bureaucracy—just close access to the founding team.
Flexibility and growth: We’re remote-friendly and focused on outcomes. You'll have opportunities to grow into leadership or strategic roles.
Mission with momentum: With strong traction and a growing customer base, this is a chance to ride the wave early.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst who will serve in a controller capacity, owning day- to-day accounting operations while supporting financial analysis and reporting. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Finance & Operations, this role is critical to ensuring accurate financial records, timely close processes, and strong compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys building structure, taking initiative, and contributing to a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Own month-end accounting close activities, including journal entries and general ledger close processes
• Prepare and analyze variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecasts
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for internal reporting and tax purposes, and assist in preparation of quarterly board of director Finance materials
• Draft and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memos
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls
• Administer Payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, including invoicing, collections, and vendor payments
• Maintain and administer the company’s capitalization table, ensuring accurate tracking of equity ownership and stock option activity
• Work directly with external auditors, tax accountants, and legal advisors as required
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and documentation

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation or actively working toward CPA
• 3-5 years of experience in a controllership, senior accounting, or similar role
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements
• Solid understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial close processes
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Familiarity with SaaS business accounting (e.g., revenue recognition, deferred revenue)
• Experience in a large, mature organization with knowledge of robust accounting and internal controls frameworks, and/or in a public accounting external audit capacity.

Benefits

Why Join Us

• High-visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
• Opportunity to shape accounting processes and controls
• Collaborative Finance & Operations team
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Remote work flexibility, with an emphasis on trust, accountability, and results