Accounting Manager - 18 Month Contract

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!

Role Overview

The Accounting Manager, Contract will provide hands-on accounting and financial reporting support during a leadership maternity leave. This individual contributor role is responsible for executing and reviewing core accounting activities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and maintaining strong close, reporting, and control processes. The role reports to the VP of Finance and serves as a key accounting owner during the interim period.
This position is well-suited for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in an execution-oriented environment, can operate independently, and is comfortable stepping in to support the accounting team where required.

What You’ll Do :
• Month-End & Quarter-End Close
• Execute and oversee month-end close processes in accordance with US GAAP
• Prepare and review journal entries
• Perform and review balance sheet and key P&L account fluctuations
• Ensure close timelines are met with a high degree of accuracy and documentation

• Accounting Review & Oversight
• Review accounting working papers and schedules prepared by other team members for completeness and accuracy
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies and procedures

• Controls, Compliance & Audit
• Support internal and external audit activities, including PBC requests and audit inquiries
• Partner with the VP of Finance to address complex or judgmental accounting matters

• Cross-Functional & Operational Support
• Collaborate with FP&A, payroll, tax, and operations teams to ensure accurate reporting of financial data
• Support ERP and accounting system processes and help resolve system-related issues
• Document key accounting processes to support continuity and knowledge transfer

• Ad Hoc Projects
• Support special accounting initiatives as needed (e.g., system enhancements, policy updates, transaction support)
• Provide interim leadership coverage on accounting matters during the contract period

What We're Looking For:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for month end and quarter end close in a U.S. GAAP reporting environment
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, and disclosure requirements
• Demonstrated experience supporting audit intensive environments, including external audit readiness and rigor around documentation and controls. Public company experience considered an asset
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex accounting areas, including revenue recognition, accruals, and estimates requiring professional judgment
• Proven ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and meet demanding reporting timelines
• High level of attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and disciplined documentation practices

Nice to Have Skills:
• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience with publicly traded or private equity backed organizations with experience in attention to details and rapid pace
• Hands on experience with NetSuite and financial close management tools (e.g., FloQast)
• Experience in technology, SaaS, or recurring revenue business models
• Experience collaborating with external auditors, legal, tax, and advisory teams in preparation for capital markets or transaction related activities

Compensation & Benefits

The Compensation range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (i.e. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).

$92,400 - $132,000 (CDN) a year
Salary range (min - max)

Position Type: Current Vacancy

Magnet is proud to offer benefits such as:

- Generous time off policies
- Competitive compensation
- Volunteer opportunities
- Employee committees & resource groups
- Healthcare benefits

Indicators of Success

We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”. It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have ‘been there, done that”. We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us.

How We Work

At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you’re within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you’ll occasionally join us in person. How often you’ll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together. Most days, you can choose what works best for you, while staying in tune with your team’s goals.

We’re excited to welcome you to our team and look forward to achieving great things together - both in the office and wherever you work best!

The Most Important Thing

We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:

CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.
OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.
DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.
EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.

Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact [email protected] should you require any accommodations.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.

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