We are Hiring! Senior Manager, Accounting

SACR (Software Analyst Cyber Research) is hiring a Senior Manager of Accounting to support the financial operations of a growing AI-native cybersecurity research firm.

This role reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the Director of Operations, SACR.

Role snapshot

• Title: Manager or Senior Manager, Accounting
• Company: SACR (Software Analyst Cyber Research)
• Works closely with: Director of Operations, SACR

Compensation

Total Compensation: (commensurate with experience)

• Base Salary: Competitive, paid in accordance with SACR’s regular payroll practices
• Equity: You’ll own meaningful equity into the business as a leader. Eligible after 4-month probationary period

Benefits

• Three (3) weeks of vacation per year, accrued in accordance with the ESA
• Public holidays in accordance with Ontario legislation
• Full health benefits and RRSP matching
• Flexible around remote-first environment

Position & Responsibilities

You will serve as Senior Manager, Accounting supporting SACR’s financial operations across bookkeeping, payroll coordination, compliance, and reporting. Your core responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Build and own the company’s accounting function from the ground up
• Own end-to-end accounting function and financial close process
• Managing accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR)
• Performing monthly reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records
• Establish financial systems, workflows, and reporting infrastructure
• Design and implement internal controls and financial policies
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Oversee audit processes and external auditor relationships
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
• Build and maintain scalable accounting systems and controls
• Partner with CEO on financial strategy and decision support

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Manage and mentor junior accounting staff; provide oversight, training, and performance guidance
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership to align financial processes with business needs
• Serve as the primary finance point of contact across the organization, translating financial insights into actionable decisions

Payroll & HR Finance Support

• Coordinating payroll processing in collaboration with the HR team
• Supporting administration of SACR’s HRIS and payroll platform (Deel)
• Tracking contractor invoices, Upwork payments, and vendor disbursements

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensuring compliance with applicable Canadian and US tax and regulatory requirements
• Preparing and filing HST/GST returns and other statutory obligations
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring

Systems & Process

• Maintaining organized financial documentation and records
• Identifying opportunities to improve financial processes and internal controls
• Supporting finance-related onboarding for new hires and vendors

Duties may evolve over time to reflect business needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience
• CPA designation or active candidacy strongly preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero, or similar)
• Experience with payroll platforms (Deel, ADP, or Rippling is an asset)
• Familiarity with cross-border (Canada/US) tax compliance is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment

How to Apply

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to francis@softwareanalyst.ca and operations@softwareanalyst.ca with the subject line: Manager, Accounting

SACR is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

About SACR

SACR is a cybersecurity research firm operating across Canada and the United States. We produce high-quality, analyst-driven research for enterprise security leaders, with a focus on becoming the AI-native authority in cybersecurity intelligence. We are a lean, mission-driven team building the systems and infrastructure to scale.