GlobalAccountingLead

At Certn, we’re changing how trust works with The World’s Easiest Background Check. We’ve raised $127M+, earned Deloitte Fast 50 recognition three years in a row, and we’re still only scratching the surface. Our goal is straightforward: help people move faster - into jobs, homes, and opportunities - by simplifying the path to trust. We’re not a traditional background screening company. We’re a team of curious, collaborative builders who care about solving real problems for real people. We challenge each other, move fast, and have fun doing it. If you want to grow, make an impact, and help shape products used by millions, this is your place. Let’s build what’s next, together. THE ROLE: GLOBAL ACCOUNTING LEAD As our Global Accounting Lead, you’ll play a key role in managing Certn’s global accounting operations and ensuring our financial reporting is accurate, complete, and delivered on time. This role is hands-on, detail-oriented, and leadership-focused. You’ll oversee core accounting operations, support month-end close, strengthen internal controls, and help ensure Certn’s financial data is reliable, audit-ready, and useful for business decision-making. You’ll also lead and support a team of accounting professionals, helping build a high-performing culture rooted in accountability, continuous learning, and strong cross-functional collaboration. This full-time role reports to the Assistant Controller and can be filled by anyone in Canada, but there is an expectation to work closely with our UK team so Eastern working hours are preferred. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (AND CRUSHING) ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS & FINANCIAL REPORTING - Lead the global month-end close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete financial results. - Review and approve journal entries, supporting calculations, and account reconciliations to maintain data integrity and audit readiness. - Oversee accounts payable processes, including timely processing, accurate coding, and alignment with internal contr