Chief Accounting Officer

Kinaxis

Chief Accounting Officer overseeing finance operations, compliance, and reporting at Kinaxis. Focused on modernizing finance and ensuring governance in a global SaaS environment.

Posted 6/30/2026full-time🇨🇦 CanadaLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the day-to-day operating rhythm of the finance function, with accountability for efficient and accurate close processes, disciplined financial administration, and effective oversight of core accounting operations and global compliance
Ensure timely, accurate, and decision-useful financial reporting including external reporting obligations, in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP, internal policies, and public company requirements
Oversee audit readiness, external audit coordination, control certification support, and the operational processes required to maintain a strong compliance posture across jurisdictions
Partner closely with Sales, Legal, and Revenue Operations to ensure appropriate accounting treatment of contracts and enable efficient deal execution
Build and lead a high-performing finance organization with clear accountability, strong execution, and a culture grounded in integrity, rigor, and modern, continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

15 years progressive financial leadership in global enterprise SaaS
TSX experience required, NASDAQ, NYSE experience highly desirable
Deep knowledge of IFRS (US GAAP highly desirable), SOX, and internal control frameworks
Strong command of finance systems, ERP environments including NetSuite, and scalable reporting infrastructure
Strong understanding of revenue recognition (IFRS 15/ASC 606) and operational finance best practices in a modern SaaS business

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide days off)
Flexible work options
Physical and mental well-being programs
Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
Mentorship programs, training, and career development
Recognition programs and referral rewards
Hackathons

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Hard Skills & Tools

Financial ReportingInternal Control FrameworksRevenue Recognition (IFRS 15/ASC 606)Financial AdministrationClose Processes

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipExecutionIntegrityContinuous Improvement