Job description
Who We Are
At Certn, we’re revolutionizing background screening with The World’s Easiest Background Check—fast, global, and powered by tech. We’re not about outdated processes and red tape. We’re about innovation, speed, and impact.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving problems, and looking to join a team where ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do, this is your next move.
The role:
We’re on the hunt for a Senior Accountant to lead regional accounting operations and help build a best-in-class financial foundation. This role is vital to ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, supporting compliance across jurisdictions, and enabling strong, data-driven decisions as Certn continues to scale.
What You’ll be Doing:
Lead the month-end close process for the region, delivering accurate and timely financial results while continuously improving efficiency.
Oversee and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions to ensure completeness and compliance.
Own and manage regional financial documentation to support internal controls, audits, and ongoing compliance requirements.
Support the growth of our Australian operations by helping establish scalable financial processes that align with local regulations and global standards.
Collaborate closely with FP&A and cross-functional teams to align on reporting needs, support business planning, and drive operational insights.
What You Bring to the Table
Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards (AASB/IFRS) and internal controls.
Proven ability to lead efficient close cycles and continuously improve financial processes.
Experience scaling a finance functions in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
Skilled in analyzing and presenting financial data that informs decisions.
Background working within a group of companies or on consolidated financials.
A proactive mindset with a strong sense of ownership — you take initiative, identify opportunities, and follow through to make processes better.
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively, with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Bonus: Experience with accounting systems and acting as a system administrator.
What’s In It for You?
Vacation Mode On: 4 weeks of paid vacation + paid sickness entitlement.
Flex Life: Remote-friendly setup, work-from-home allowance, and a flex allowance to make your work-life balance flawless.
Growth Fuel: A professional development budget to level up your skills, attend industry conferences, pursue certifications, or take advanced courses.
Ownership & Impact: Your work here will be meaningful, impactful, and directly shapes the future of our Finance & Accounting team.
Team Energy: A team that’s high-performing, transparent, and actually fun to work with.
A Little More About Us:
Certn is a growing global technology company that is looking to reinvent the way organizations build Trust in People with technology and AI-backed background checks. Having recently been named one of Canada’s Companies-to-Watch in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50™ Awards, we are becoming one of the fastest-growing start-ups.
Just so you know…the successful candidate will be required to complete a background check. This means you’ll get to see firsthand what we do (and trust us, we do it REALLY well)!
Certn takes pride in being an advocate for equal opportunities in the workplace. Our commitment is reflected in how we’re creating a workplace that’s respectful, inclusive, and free from barriers — a place where each member of our team can achieve their full potential. We firmly believe that the strength of our company is rooted in diversity, and we encourage every individual to bring their authentic selves to work. We extend a warm welcome to all qualified candidates and hope that you’ll consider Certn as your preferred employer, where you can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know how we can best assist you.
