Director of Accounting

Job Details

Description

Join Canada’s premier MedTech innovator and help bring life-changing medical technologies to market.

StarFish Medical is looking for a Director of Accounting to lead our dynamic accounting team. If you are a strategic, curious, and hands-on leader with strong technical expertise, this is your opportunity to drive financial operations in a fast-growing, innovation-driven company.

About StarFish Medical

We are a North American leader in medical device design, development, and manufacturing, partnering with innovators to create technologies that improve health and save lives.

Proud to be named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers, recognized for our award-winning culture built on trust, collaboration, and curiosity.

Location:

On-Site

Victoria, BC

Salary

Base Salary is $113,800 - 142,072. Annual variable compensation tied to the completion of goals has a target that is 10-15% of the base salary. Employees are also eligible to earn profit sharing.

Benefits Of Working At StarFish Medical

At StarFish, you won’t just be balancing ledgers - you’ll be helping power life-changing medical innovation. You’ll join a purpose-driven team where ideas are welcomed, complexity is embraced, and impact is real. Plus, you’ll enjoy:

• Satisfaction of helping others through medical device technology
• Award-winning culture with deep-rooted Guiding Principles
• Profit-sharing program
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including a "vacation purchase program" to take more time off
• Excellent benefits package for you and your family
• Monthly All-hands meetings
• Active social committee with events that happen both during the workday and outside of work hours. Some events cater to the individual, and others to their family
• 50% BC Transit
• Shower facilities for midday runs or biking to work; Victoria offers Galloping Goose access close by
• The location offers free parking on-site or around the premises
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Lead ASPE-compliant financial reporting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for all entities
• Manage quarterly consolidation and internal/external reporting
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, billing, inventory, and project accounting
• Support cash flow planning, budgeting, and financial forecasting
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, policies, and internal controls
• Lead annual audits and ensure compliance with all regulatory filings
• Analyze cost/margin data and provide business insights
• Mentor and support the accounting team, fostering a high-trust, productive culture
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to connect numbers to strategy
  
  

What You Bring

The StarFish team is talented, innovative, and passionate about developing cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people's lives. We work in a collaborative environment based on trust and respect.

• 10+ years of corporate accounting experience, including 5+ years at the Controller level or equivalent
• CPA designation and a degree in Accounting or Finance (CMA/CA/CGA)
• Experience with project-oriented accounting systems; cost accounting is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office tools
• A strategic mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and technical depth
• Experience with system implementations and/or SysPro is an asset
  
  

Apply now and bring your leadership, insight, and technical excellence to a team that’s improving lives.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are likely to only apply for jobs if they meet every qualification. At StarFish Medical, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience aligns differently from every qualification in the job description, we would like to encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Please apply through the StarFish Medical Portal.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please apply through the StarFish Medical Portal.

We thank all candidates who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted following initial application acknowledgement. No phone calls, please.