Director, Accounting at Tempo in Canada, CA

With over 30,000 customers, including a third of Fortune 500 companies, Tempo is trusted by organizations across the globe to make their workflows work better.

We create a suite of integrated solutions for time management, resource planning, budget management, roadmapping, program management, reporting and more. We create the tech that enables the modern team to deliver – for every step from first vision to value.

Since our beginning in 2007 as a project to make a time-tracking tool to help a client – Tempo has expanded to become the #1 time management add-on for Jira, and we have developed and acquired a multitude of tools to become one of the most trusted names in the Atlassian ecosystem.

We want everyone to work better – but we also want to be a tech company with a heart. Join us as we continuously innovate our award-winning products, create new solutions, and help the world work smarter, not harder.

About the role:

Tempo Software is a PE-backed SaaS company (~$200M+ ARR) in the Atlassian ecosystem with 9 global legal entities across multiple currencies and jurisdictions. The Director of Accounting is a senior, hands-on leadership role within the Finance team, reporting to the VP Controller. This person leads the accounting team through month-end close, owns accounting operations, and plays a key role in audit, compliance, and strategic finance projects. We're looking for a player-coach — someone who rolls up their sleeves, gets things done, and brings a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to everything they touch.

What you’ll do:

Close & Reporting

• Lead the accounting team through the monthly close across 9 entities and multiple currencies, driving accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
• Own the close checklist and reconciliation workflows, leveraging close management tooling to maintain visibility and accountability
• Partner with FP&A on pre- and post-close review meetings, including revenue and variance analysis
• Manage intercompany eliminations and ensure consistency across entities, including structures involving transfer pricing and IP royalty arrangements

Accounting Operations

• Oversee AP workflows, including vendor invoice processing, purchase order approvals, and domestic and international contractor payments
• Coordinate international payroll submissions and commission payments with third-party payroll providers
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for banking operations, lender reporting, and investor reporting requirements

Audit & Technical Accounting

• Lead the annual audit process end-to-end, including PBC list management, auditor correspondence, and resolution of technical accounting topics such as revenue recognition under ASC 606, impairment, intangible amortization, deferred revenue, and foreign currency
• Own multi-entity compliance and intercompany reconciliations, and liaise with external advisors including auditors and legal counsel as needed

Strategic Projects

• Lead the build-out of transaction-level GL infrastructure to support financial reporting quality and due diligence readiness, maintaining data integrity across a high volume of transactions and multiple entities
• Drive process documentation and internal controls with a focus on building audit-ready infrastructure that can withstand rigorous external scrutiny
• Partner with the VP Controller and cross-functional stakeholders on systems implementations and process improvement initiatives, bringing experience navigating mid-stream system changes and integrations

Team Leadership

• Manage and develop 1–2 accountants as a true player-coach — you're in the work alongside the team, not just reviewing it
• Bring a proactive, get-it-done attitude that sets the tone for the team

Who you are:

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with a mix of public accounting and SaaS or tech industry background
• CPA required
• Strong technical accounting skills under US GAAP, with particular depth in ASC 606 revenue recognition, multi-currency consolidations, intercompany accounting, and deferred revenue
• Experience working in a PE-backed environment and comfort interfacing with external auditors, lenders, and investors
• NetSuite experience preferred; familiarity with close management, reconciliation, or billing tools a plus
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to build and maintain complex models and reconciliations
• A hands-on, proactive mindset — you see what needs to be done and you do it

Why Join Tempo?

• Impact: Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity.
• Innovation: Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact.
• Collaboration: Join a supportive, collaborative UX team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship.

What's In It For You (Org-wide)

• Remote First work environment
• Unlimited vacation in most of our locations!!
• Great benefits including health, dental, vision and savings plan.
• Perks such as training reimbursement, WFH reimbursement, and more.
• Diverse and dynamic teams with challenging and exciting work.
• An opportunity to have a real impact on our business.
• A great range of social activities (both in person and virtual).
• Optional in person meet-ups and the ability to travel to our international offices
• Employee referral program
• And so much more!

Note: As our hiring teams are global, please submit your resume in English only

Apply today to join the Tempo team and help shape the future of enterprise productivity software.

Join us at Tempo Software, where we proudly foster an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.