Senior Accountant - Arbutus Medical

BLANKSLATE Partners • Burnaby, BC

1d • CA$90,000 - CA$110,000 • Remote

About The Position

Arbutus Medical is a rapidly growing medical device venture developing a portfolio of procedure kits to streamline surgery “outside the OR”, starting with orthopaedic trauma procedures in the ER. We are a growing team seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to own the integrity of our financial operations and ensure audit-ready financials at all times. This role is critical in overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, leading the month-end close, and strengthening financial processes as the company scales. You will act as the primary reviewer of transactional accounting (AP, payroll, expenses), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all financial data, while partnering closely with operations and leadership to maintain strong financial discipline.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA designation (or near completion) preferred
• Experience in a product-based or manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Proven experience in owning the month-end close and full-cycle accounting
• Direct experience leading or owning the client side of an audit
• Strong understanding of internal controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Experience with tools such as Xero, Expensify, Dext, and modern accounting systems

Nice To Haves

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• High ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently
• Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to identify issues early and proactively resolve them
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the full month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Lead all balance sheet and key account reconciliations
• Ensure consistency between sub-ledgers, supporting systems, and financial statements
• Identify discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Review and approve all Accounts Payable activity, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and completeness
• Oversee payroll review to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with reporting
• Review employee expense reports (via Expensify) for accuracy, policy compliance, and proper documentation
• Ensure Dext and other intake systems are functioning effectively, and transactions are recorded accurately
• Review purchase orders (POs) and ensure alignment with invoices and receipts
• Validate that goods/services have been received prior to payment
• Strengthen controls across the procure-to-pay cycle to reduce risk and improve visibility
• Own audit preparation from the client side, including documentation, reconciliations, and schedules
• Ensure all financial records are continuously audit-ready (not just at year-end)
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and controls
• Enhance documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Ensure systems (e.g., Xero, Expensify, Dext, accounting software) are optimized and integrated effectively
• Drive efficiencies through automation and better use of tools

Benefits

• Competitive salary (budgeted base salary of $90,000-110,000)
• An exciting opportunity to get in at the ground floor of a growing venture
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements
• Extended health benefits
• Professional development funding
• A purpose-driven workplace with passionate teammates who want to help patients and make a positive difference in the world

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed