Chef(fe) d’équipe, Comptabilité corporative

Lightspeed Commerce, Inc.•Montreal, QC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lightspeed is looking for a Corporate Accounting Team Lead to join their Finance team in Montreal. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical accounting expertise with a passion for leadership, automation, process improvement, and leveraging technology to modernize the accounting function. The ideal candidate is an autonomous, highly organized, and rigorous leader. Naturally curious, they constantly question the status quo and seek smarter, more efficient ways of working. Above all, they bring a CPA mindset to everything they do: a professional, ethical, and analytical approach to problem-solving, grounded in integrity and professional skepticism. They will lead a team of corporate accountants in a dynamic environment while contributing to building scalable processes within a fast-growing tech company. If you are a technically sound accountant who enjoys complexity, change, system improvements, and evolving accounting practices, this role offers the opportunity to make a concrete impact while developing your technical and leadership skills.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a similar role or in public accounting (audit)
CPA designation
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Knowledge of IFRS
Experience in complex technical accounting (lease contracts, commission capitalization, etc.)
Demonstrated experience in process improvement
Ability to work under pressure, manage priorities, and meet deadlines
Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to investigate and correct discrepancies
Excellent communication skills in French and English, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-specialists. As a global company with employees and clients outside Quebec, proficiency in English as a working language is required for this position.
Collaborative and team-oriented spirit
Interest in AI and process optimization

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounting systems (NetSuite is an asset)
Experience in a SOX environment
Experience in a publicly traded company
Experience in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Supervise monthly and quarterly closings: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong financial controls. Supervise the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses. Review internal monthly financial reports for management and provide relevant analyses. Continuously identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and improve closing processes.
Team leadership and development: Lead, coach, and develop a team of corporate accountants (1:1 meetings, performance reviews, development plans). Distribute work, manage team capacity, and ensure deadlines are met.
Audit and compliance: Coordinate quarterly reviews and annual audits of financial statements (consolidated and subsidiaries). Provide local and consolidated audit support (documentation, variance explanations). Perform and review internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
Process improvement and strategic projects: Lead the implementation of new accounting processes and systems (e.g., IFRS 18, system enhancements). Identify efficiency gains through automation, AI, and process redesign. Develop new analyses and reports to better understand financial results.
Cross-functional collaboration: Act as the primary point of contact for the Accounting team with other Finance functions. Collaborate with FP&A on budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses. Work with the financial reporting team on consolidation, technical accounting positions, and disclosures. Support Finance transformation initiatives and other strategic projects. Respond to ad hoc requests from management and internal partners.

Benefits

Flexible work environment (3 days in office per week)
Culture that celebrates performance
Opportunity to make an impact in a team large enough for professional growth, yet agile enough for your voice to be heard
Career-shaping opportunities
Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
Stock purchase options
Retirement plan contributions
Training opportunities to develop skills and career
Health and wellness allowance
Paid volunteer time
Interest groups, from employee-led groups to sponsored sports teams
Computer purchase program for personal MacBook
Enhanced parental leave