Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best. Reporting to the Director of Financial and Sustainability Reporting, with daily interaction with the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting & Finance and Corporate Controller, the Financial Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations, and providing financial analysis to support decision-making within an organization.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.Reconcile accounts and perform month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.Assist with internal audits and financial reviews to identify discrepancies, optimize costs, and assess risks.Collaborate with senior management by providing financial insights and recommendations to guide strategic decisions.Maintain financial controls and participate in regulatory reporting as needed.Prepare and review routine general ledger entries and reconciliations, investigating variances and reporting on expectation analysis.Prepare corporate accounting reports, analyses, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for both internal and external stakeholders.Liaise with external auditors and manage quarterly reviews and the annual audit process.Prepare technical accounting memorandums covering complex accounting topics.Coordinate with various departments including accounts payable and payroll for accurate financial postings and overhead management.Ensure compliance with all financial control requirements and support continuous improvements in financial processes.Be a key and an active member of the Finance team; willing to mentor and coach peers, work collaboratively, brainstorm issues, complete ad-hoc requests and be flexible in completing any task.About YouA bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field is generally required.Continuous professional development through workshops, courses, and updates on IFRS is expected to maintain proficiency and compliance with professional standards.Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.Strong knowledge of IFRS.Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.Experience preparing financial statements, month-end and annual close processes.Ability to assist with the internal audit function.Preparation of monthly and quarterly variance analysis.Analytical skills and attention to detail to identify discrepancies and optimize processes.Effective communication skills for liaising with management, auditors, and stakeholders.Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple reporting deadlines.CPA Designation required.Total Rewards At Blackline Safety, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to support the diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based on employment type and location. They may include: Competitive base salary and annual compensation review Comprehensive health and dental benefits* Mental health and wellness support Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions Paid vacation, personal and sick days* Professional development opportunities Education funding A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture Exclusive access to perks and discounts A flexible ‘Dress for Your Day’ environment *Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@blacklinesafety.com. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates. Join Us If you’re passionate about technology, safety, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a safer, more connected world. Unauthorized Recruitment Communication Alert We are aware of the instances in which individuals are receiving fraudulent job offers or interview requests that are fraudulently alleged to be from Blackline Safety. Blackline Safety does not request payment or personal financial information at any stage of the recruitment process.Please exercise caution, and do not respond to emails or other communications that are not from a Blackline Safety email address.
Our team at Blackline Safety is growing! As a people-driven technology company, with a mission to make sure every worker returns home safely, we drive innovation, practice resiliency, demonstrate leadership, go the extra mile for our customers, and empower our people to be their best.
Reporting to the Director of Financial and Sustainability Reporting, with daily interaction with the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Accounting & Finance and Corporate Controller, the Financial Accountant is responsible for managing and maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting regulations, and providing financial analysis to support decision-making within an organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Reconcile accounts and perform month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Assist with internal audits and financial reviews to identify discrepancies, optimize costs, and assess risks.
- Collaborate with senior management by providing financial insights and recommendations to guide strategic decisions.
- Maintain financial controls and participate in regulatory reporting as needed.
- Prepare and review routine general ledger entries and reconciliations, investigating variances and reporting on expectation analysis.
- Prepare corporate accounting reports, analyses, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for both internal and external stakeholders.
- Liaise with external auditors and manage quarterly reviews and the annual audit process.
- Prepare technical accounting memorandums covering complex accounting topics.
- Coordinate with various departments including accounts payable and payroll for accurate financial postings and overhead management.
- Ensure compliance with all financial control requirements and support continuous improvements in financial processes.
- Be a key and an active member of the Finance team; willing to mentor and coach peers, work collaboratively, brainstorm issues, complete ad-hoc requests and be flexible in completing any task.
About You
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a closely related field is generally required.
- Continuous professional development through workshops, courses, and updates on IFRS is expected to maintain proficiency and compliance with professional standards.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- Experience preparing financial statements, month-end and annual close processes.
- Ability to assist with the internal audit function.
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly variance analysis.
- Analytical skills and attention to detail to identify discrepancies and optimize processes.
- Effective communication skills for liaising with management, auditors, and stakeholders.
- Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple reporting deadlines.
- CPA Designation required.
Total Rewards
At Blackline Safety, we offer more than just a job—we offer a career with purpose. Our Total Rewards offerings are designed to support the diverse needs of our global workforce and vary based on employment type and location. They may include:
- Competitive base salary and annual compensation review
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits*
- Mental health and wellness support
- Flexible work arrangements and hybrid work model for eligible positions
- Paid vacation, personal and sick days*
- Professional development opportunities
- Education funding
- A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven culture
- Exclusive access to perks and discounts
- A flexible ‘Dress for Your Day’ environment
*Eligibility and coverage vary by employment type and region.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Blackline Safety is powered by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants, regardless of age, religion, race, color, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, national origin, race, or sexual orientation. We enthusiastically encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at careers@blacklinesafety.com. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.
Join Us
If you’re passionate about technology, safety, and making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a safer, more connected world.
Unauthorized Recruitment Communication Alert
We are aware of the instances in which individuals are receiving fraudulent job offers or interview requests that are fraudulently alleged to be from Blackline Safety.
Blackline Safety does not request payment or personal financial information at any stage of the recruitment process.
Please exercise caution, and do not respond to emails or other communications that are not from a Blackline Safety email address.
Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN).
Blackline Safety is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of wirelessly connected safety products. We offer the broadest and most complete portfolio available in the industry. Our products are designed to save lives and we monitor personnel working alone in populated areas, complex indoor facilities, and the remote reaches of our planet. Blackline’s products are used to keep people safe in the event of falls, missed check-ins, man-downs and exposure to explosive or toxic gas. Our design, development, sales, marketing, support, and production are all performed in-house at our headquarters in Calgary, AB. Blackline Safety is a publicly-traded company (TSX: BLN).
