Director of Accounting (Remote EST)

Company Description

Shopify is now permanently remote and working towards a future that is digital by design. Learn more about what this can mean for you.

Shopify’s mission is to make commerce better for everyone. From building a new product feature for our commerce platform, to helping a merchant troubleshoot an issue over the phone, we want to empower our ecosystem through our work.

Having a unified vision, a north star, is vitally important to ensure that we are all headed in the same direction. No matter the size or experience, we want to power every merchant’s experience. This is why we’re all here.

Job Description

We’re looking for a Director of Accounting, located in the EST timezone (US or Canada), who will primarily lead external financial reporting, technical accounting and accounting operations. You would be a great match for this role if you have worked previously worked in a controller role for a publicly listed company. You should also have experience managing people and building strong globally distributed teams.

You might describe yourself as someone who is able to translate your subject matter expertise into easy-to-understand concepts that translate seamlessly across the organization. You enjoy diving deep into projects, but also know how to zoom out and keep the big picture in full view.

Here’s what the role entails.

In this role you will:
Oversee Shopify’s external financial reporting

Oversee all technical accounting matters and position papers

Oversee all accounting operations teams including:
Accounts payable

Global payroll

Billing and accounts receivable

Equity accounting and administration

Treasury accounting

Oversee all accounting and reporting related to the balance sheet, including:

Leases, subleases and lease liabilities

Inventory

Long-term assets

Accounts receivable and other current assets

Accounts Payable and other current liabilities

Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company’s procedures

Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures

Coordinate and manage the external audit

Support internal audits

Help scale accounting operations worldwide

Drive accounting-wide efficiencies and value-added improvements

Support executive initiatives

Help grow, develop, and empower a world-class team

Qualifications

You will need to have:
Strong knowledge of US GAAP

Ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external working relationships

Experience supervising accounting staff

Experience working at a multinational company

Enthusiasm as a team player and developer of talent

Strong analytical, decision making, planning, and organizational skills

Strong project management skills, including ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment

A professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA)

Additional Information

We know that applying to a new role takes a lot of work and we truly value your time. We look forward to reading your application! Please address your cover letter to Litsa and tell her about the most complex accounting problem you’ve had to solve.

• Please note that applications that do not include a cover letter will not be considered.*

Closing Date: This posting will close on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 11:59pm EDT. Successful candidates can expect to hear back from us by Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Our belief is that a strong commitment to diversity & inclusion enables us to truly make commerce better for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Please take a look at our Sustainability Reports to learn more about Shopify’s commitments to our communities, and our planet.