Position Overview Providius is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Accounting & Finance Lead to manage the company's accounting, payroll, and financial administration functions.
Position Overview Providius is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Accounting & Finance Lead to manage the company's accounting, payroll, and financial administration functions.
This is an independent, individual-contributor role with broad responsibilities. You will oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accurate records, timely payments, reliable payroll, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Beyond routine accounting, you'll work directly with senior leadership to improve financial visibility through monthly reporting, budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and financial analysis. You'll also coordinate with our external accounting firm, which supports corporate taxation and year-end accounting.
We're looking for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and working across different aspects of a business.
This position offers an opportunity to move beyond a narrowly defined accounting role, gain exposure to business operations and financial decision-making, and help develop the financial processes and reporting capabilities of a growing technology company.
Key Duties & Responsibilities 2. Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable 3. Payroll & Employee Administration 4. Financial Reporting & Analysis 5. Taxation, Compliance & External Accounting 6. Business & Financial Administration Accounting Operations & Bookkeeping
Independently manage day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
Manage bank accounts, credit card transactions, expense reporting, and financial recordkeeping
Perform monthly account reconciliations and support the month-end closing process
Maintain organized records, accounting procedures, and appropriate internal controls
Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Manage customer invoicing, accounts receivable, payment tracking, and collections
Process vendor invoices, accounts payable, payments, and employee expense reimbursements
Monitor outstanding receivables, payment schedules, and aging balances
Reconcile customer and vendor accounts
Handle foreign currency transactions involving international customers and suppliers
Coordinate with sales and operations teams on customer contracts, billing, and renewals
Administer employee payroll through the company's payroll system, ensuring accurate and timely processing
Maintain employee compensation records, salary adjustments, vacation balances, and payroll-related information
Coordinate employee benefits enrolment, changes, and administration
Manage payroll reconciliations, statutory deductions, and year-end payroll reporting




Respond to routine employee payroll and benefits inquiries
Support general HR administration, employee documentation, and related administrative activities
Prepare monthly financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting
Develop and maintain regular financial summaries and management reports for company leadership
Monitor financial performance, expenses, and cash flow
Prepare budget-to-actual comparisons and investigate significant variances
Assist with financial forecasting, budgeting, and expense planning
Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, processes, and operational efficiency
Provide practical financial information and analysis to support management decisions
Prepare and submit GST/HST returns and other routine financial remittances
Coordinate with the company's external accounting firm on year-end financial statements, corporate taxation and related accounting matters
Prepare reconciliations, schedules, documentation, and supporting records for external accountants
Maintain compliance with applicable CRA requirements and accounting obligations
Support financial documentation and expense tracking for government funding programs, R&D; activities, and tax incentives
Support general business administration and operational activities as needed
Assist with tracking software licence revenue, maintenance contracts, recurring revenue, and deferred revenue
Help maintain financial records relating to projects, departments, and company initiatives
Improve existing accounting workflows, documentation, and administrative processes
Work directly with leadership to develop more effective financial reporting and planning practices as the company grows
About Providius Providius Corp. is a Canadian software technology company specializing in operational defence for mission‑critical networks and infrastructure. Through AI‑driven observability and network traffic analysis, Providius delivers software solutions that strengthen operational integrity, identify emerging risks, and improve the resilience of critical systems.
Headquartered in Hamilton, Ontario, Providius serves enterprise customers across North America and internationally. As our company continues to grow and expand into new markets, we're looking for a capable accounting professional to take ownership of our day‑to‑day financial operations and help strengthen our financial reporting and planning capabilities
Requirements Qualifications & Experience Required Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance,



Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, with demonstrated responsibility for core accounting functions
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end processes
Experience preparing financial statements and financial reports
Familiarity with Canadian payroll administration, GST/HST, and routine CRA requirements
Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, work independently, and meet deadlines
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Willingness to take ownership of both routine accounting responsibilities and broader financial initiatives
Preferred CPA designation or progress toward certification
Experience in a privately held Canadian company or small-to-medium‑size business
Experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis
Experience managing a broad range of accounting responsibilities
Familiarity with software licensing, recurring revenue, or technology businesses
Experience with international transactions and foreign currency accounting
Familiarity with SR&ED;, IRAP, or other Canadian government funding programs
Experience with payroll software and employee benefits administration
Ideal Candidate You're a dependable, detail-oriented accounting professional who takes pride in producing accurate work and keeping financial operations running smoothly.
You have solid accounting fundamentals and are comfortable managing the practical, day‑to‑day responsibilities of a business. You're also interested in doing more than processing transactions and maintaining records.
You enjoy understanding how a business operates, identifying opportunities for improvement, and using financial information to help people make better decisions.
You may currently work in a larger accounting team and be looking for an chance to take on broader responsibilities, work more closely with leadership, and have a greater impact.
You don't need to have done everything before, but you should have the initiative, judgment, and willingness to learn necessary to take ownership of new responsibilities as the role develops.
Above all, you're someone who can be relied upon to get things done accurately, independently, and on time.
Benefits Compensation & Work Environment Salary: 75,000-95,000 CAD annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Full-time, permanent employment
On-site position at our Hamilton, Ontario office
Opportunity to work directly with company leadership
Broad responsibilities and opportunities for professional development
A collaborative environment within a growing Canadian technology company

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📌 Accounting and Finance Lead (Ontario)
🏢 Providius
📍 Ontario