Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant. Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

You will work closely with finance, R&D, facilities, and leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong compliance, and smart capital planning in a high-growth quantum technology environment.

Duties:

• Lead full lifecycle accounting for fixed assets, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and impairment testing.
• Partner with R&D, purchasing, and facilities teams to track new equipment and ensure correct asset classification.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and roll-forward schedules for the general ledger.
• Act as the main contact for external auditors on fixed asset matters and ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal controls.
• Improve and automate asset tracking and CAPEX processes to reduce errors and improve visibility;
• Support property tax filings and tax depreciation schedules by providing accurate asset data.
• Develop and manage annual CAPEX budgets and monthly variance analysis to support financial forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Oversee invoice processing for capital projects and ensure accurate classification between OPEX and CAPEX.
• Manage accounts payable workflows for major vendors and contractors to ensure timely payments and accurate accruals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in public accounting or an internal accounting role with growing responsibility.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to improve systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and project management skills;
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and strong overall Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Python and/or SQL is an advantage.
• Familiarity with startup or agile work environments is a plus.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Full-time role with competitive compensation and growth opportunities.
• Work at a mission-driven company building useful quantum computers for real-world impact.
• Inclusive, safe, and equitable workplace with accommodation support throughout the hiring process.
• Xanadu may use AI tools during applicant screening;
• Xanadu will never request bank details during recruitment.
• To apply, submit your application through Xanadu’s official careers channel and contact recruiting@xanadu.ai for accommodation needs.