Manager, Accounting Operations
Role: Manager, Accounting Operations
Location: Remote (Canada)
Department: Finance
Base Salary for this role: $75,000 - $110,000 CAD
About the Role
We’re looking for a Manager, Accounting Operations to lead Mogo’s Shared Services and General Accounting functions - including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and key general ledger activities.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of day-to-day accounting operations. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, you’ll manage a team responsible for general accounting and shared services activities. The role includes, strengthening internal controls, and identifying opportunities to streamline and automate workflows. The candidate should have a keen interest in assessing AI capabilities throughout their responsibilities.
You’ll also play a key role in supporting the month-end close, audit readiness, and the ongoing modernization of Mogo’s finance operations.
If you’re a technically strong, process-driven accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing people and systems, this role is for you.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and develop the Shared Services and General Accounting team (AP, AR, and accounting operations), providing coaching, feedback, and direction to ensure high-quality work and team development.
- Review and support daily accounting operations including journal entries, reconciliations, and transactional postings - ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
- Own the month-end close process for Shared Services and general accounting areas; complete and review reconciliations, variance analyses, and schedules.
- Collaborate with the broader Accounting team during reporting and audit cycles to ensure deliverables are complete, accurate, and properly supported.
- Maintain and enhance internal controls within AP/AR and general accounting; ensure documentation and process adherence.
- Identify and implement process improvements, including automation of reconciliations, workflow standardization, and efficiency gains across Shared Services.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Treasury, and Operations to ensure correct accounting treatment and timely issue resolution.
- Support external audits, preparing PBC schedules and responding to auditor requests.
- Contribute to system improvements (e.g., NetSuite enhancements, automation tools) to drive scalability and accuracy.
What You’ll Bring
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline (CPA in progress or an asset, but not required).
- 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to team leadership or supervision.
- Strong understanding of full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
- Hands-on experience in Shared Services operations (AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations).
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
- Proven ability to manage, motivate, and develop team members in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrated process improvement mindset - comfortable identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across levels and functions.
- Interest in applying technology and AI tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting processes.
Benefits of working with us:
- ALWAYS FULLY REMOTE WORK - Enjoy the flexibility of remote work, supported by necessary resources #LI-Remote
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness - Access medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a Health Spending Account
- Stock Options - Have a stake in the company's success through stock options
- Flex Vacation - Benefit from paid time off, including vacation days, holidays, and personal days
- Wellbeing Programs - Access counselling services, mental health support, and additional wellness resources
About Us:
We help make it easy for Canadians to achieve financial freedom while making a positive impact.
We live in the most innovative and technologically advanced era, yet so much struggle exists. Most of us are far from where we want to be financially.
We all want a better future. A better world where reaching financial freedom is a question of when, not if. One that's equitable so that all can prosper. One that's safe from the impact of climate change.
Our money has the power to change the world. It’s up to us to do things differently.
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