Senior Financial Accountant

About KEV:

KEV Group is an enterprise SaaS company that provides an all-in-one activity fund management solution for K-12 schools. By seamlessly integrating and automating all fee management processes, our SchoolCash platform provides real-time visibility and control over how districts and schools create, collect, manage, track, and reconcile these funds. Parents benefit from an easy-to-use solution that offers convenience and supports all payment types. More than 26,000 schools across North America rely on our solutions to manage over $4 billion in activity funds annually.

The company is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Cambridge, ON and across the U.S., KEV is a portfolio company of Five Arrows. With over €10 billion of assets under management (AUM), the corporate private equity business of Five Arrows invests in companies with highly defensible market positions, strong management teams, and growth-based business models.

Why Join KEV?

• Work in an industry that benefits children, parents and schools
• Do meaningful and purpose-driven work, and make a real impact
• Join a quickly growing organization with real opportunity for learning and growth
• Passionate and accessible leadership team that cares about people, personally and professionally
• Hybrid work environment (3 days a week in either our North York or Cambridge office)
  
  

Job Description:

KEV Group is a rapidly scaling FinTech organization at the forefront of the school activity fund management industry. Our work has a real-world impact, simplifying administration for schools and making things easier for parents and children. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to be a key player on our Finance team.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. You will be instrumental in scaling our financial operations, enhancing our control environment, and providing critical insights that drive business decisions. You will own key areas of the month-end close, mentor junior team members, and partner across the business to solve complex challenges. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a continuous improvement mindset, this is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a purpose-driven company.

Responsibilities (What You'll Do):

• Own the Close: Drive key components of the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Drive Process Improvement: Proactively identify inefficiencies in our financial processes, and design and implement scalable solutions to enhance accuracy and reduce close times.
• Serve as a Technical Expert: Act as a key resource for the business on accounting matters, providing guidance to junior team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex financial issues.
• Support Strategic Initiatives: Participate in the annual audit, prepare and file monthly tax returns, and contribute to special projects, including system enhancements and M&A integration.
• Master the General Ledger: Take ownership of complex account reconciliations, including deferred revenue, debt, and intercompany transactions, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financial records.
• Oversee Transactional Integrity: Manage the accounts payable function and act as a back-up for cash application, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with company policy.
  
  

Requirements and Skills (What You Bring):

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA designation (or in final stages of completion)
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for experience, ideally from a large public accounting firm
• Deep understanding of the full accounting cycle, IFRS/ASPE, and internal controls
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
  
  

Nice to Have:

• Experience in a SaaS or FinTech environment
• Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite
  
  

We Offer: 

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing Education
• Great colleagues and collaboration
  
  

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by an individual joining the KEV team in this or any other capacity.

KEV Group is pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please speak with Human Resources or the hiring manager.

KEV Group is an equal opportunity employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.