Company Description | Why Uplifter
Uplifter Inc. builds software that powers sports clubs, leagues, and federations across North America. Our intuitive, mobile-friendly platform automates registration, payments, invoicing, and financial reporting — helping organizations spend less time on administration and more time building strong communities and athletes.
Uplifter supports 1,000+ organizations, processes hundreds of millions of dollars in payments annually, and operates at the intersection of SaaS, fintech, and sports. We are profitable, scaling, and focused on building clean, durable financial foundations that support long-term growth.
Role Description | What You’ll Own
As Senior Accountant, you will own the day-to-day accuracy and integrity of Uplifter’s financials. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being close to the detail while helping improve processes in a growing SaaS + payments environment.
You will work closely with the Senior FP&A Lead and leadership to ensure the books are clean, reliable, and decision-ready.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Key responsibilities
• Own monthly close process end-to-end (timelines, checklist, accuracy, sign-off)
• Manage accounting integrity: accruals, deferrals, prepaid expenses, GL quality
• Lead revenue recognition processes and consistency across SaaS + transactions + payments
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and support audit readiness
• Own internal controls and approvals process (spend controls, policies, compliance)
• Coordinate key workflows: billing tools, payroll inputs, expense management
• Manage the bookkeeper (if in-house) or manage the outsourced bookkeeping firm
• Work closely with FP&A to ensure reporting ties out and forecasts reflect reality
• Ensure clean consolidation and reporting across entities as required
• Support external tax partners with clean schedules, reconciliations, and year-end deliverables
This is a full-time, hybrid role based in the Burnaby/ Greater Vancouver area, with flexibility to work remotely one day a week
What We’re Looking For
• 4–8+ years of accounting experience, ideally in SaaS, subscription, or transaction-based businesses
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) — required
• Strong ownership of month-end close and reconciliations
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition and recurring revenue models
• Comfort working in a scaling, fast-moving environment
• High attention to detail with a practical, problem-solving mindset
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
Why This Role
• Truly hands-on ownership of the books
• Exposure to SaaS and high-volume payments complexity
• Close partnership with FP&A and executive leadership
• Opportunity to grow into broader finance ownership over time
• Profitable, growing company with real impact
Benefits & Perks
Uplifter offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, flexibility, and long-term growth:
• Competitive base salary aligned with experience. $85K -$105K CAD
• Health, dental, and vision insurance after the probationary period
• Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Parental leave and family-friendly policies
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with real ownership and impact
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