Remote Accounting Manager | US & Canadian eCom Clients

This role is for the person who:

• Wants to help founders of eCommerce brands

• Wants to work with talented colleagues to deliver clarity and insights that founders can rely on

• Thrives in a tech-forward, growing environment where continuous improvement is encouraged

About UpCounting

We’re a fully remote, tech-powered firm helping eCommerce and digital-first businesses scale with confidence.

🌎 Our team is global, spanning multiple countries, and we leverage async work to give everyone space for deep, meaningful focus.

🤖 We use smart systems and automation to drive high-quality, efficient work across every department.

🌴 We prioritize a respectful, collaborative environment where people enjoy the work, feel supported, and have space for life outside of it.

🦾 We value autonomy and trust our team to lead with ownership and care.

We’re growing intentionally — and we’re looking for an Accounting Team Lead who can guide, organize, and elevate a large accounting team while ensuring excellent execution.

We're not just growing. We're building intentionally. To do that, we need an Accounting Manager who can bring clarity to the numbers.

What you’ll be doing

✅ Manage full-cycle accounting process for clients

✅ Manage accounting team to ensure accurate work done efficiently

✅ Communicate with and support clients to benefit from the financial data we provide

What you bring
⭐ 5+ years as an Accounting Manager or related role

⭐ Proficiency with QBO and/or Xero is required (Netsuite is a bonus)

⭐ Strong focus on processes is an asset

⭐ FP&A and modelling skills is a bonus

Your Journey at UpCounting

Your First Week: Getting Immersed

You'll meet your Accounting, Client, and Operations teams, explore our async tools, and get familiar with how we communicate, collaborate, and document. You'll begin shadowing live client workflow to understand our standards and pace.

After 1 Month: Owning the work

You’ll be managing real client files, reviewing work prepared by accountants, and communicating with peers to ensure accuracy and timely delivery. You’ll be running internal check-ins, reviewing deliverables, and conducting month-end close cycles.

In 3Months: Leading with Clarity

You’ll fully own client relationships and team workflows end-to-end, ensuring high-quality financials, proactive communication, and smart prioritization. You’ll identify process improvements, mentor team members, and become a trusted partner who brings clarity, structure, and confidence to both clients and colleagues.

Curious About Our Values & Culture?

We’re built around excellence, autonomy, respect, and continuous improvement 💙

Learn more on our Careers Page.

How We Hire

1️⃣ Apply via Typeform: You’ll answer a few short questions and record a brief video.

2️⃣ Intro Call: meet our People Ops specialist for a quick alignment call.

3️⃣ Assessment: If aligned, you'll complete a short, practical assessment for the Ops team to review.

4️⃣ Final Interview: with HR Manager or Ops Director.

5️⃣ Offer: If it’s a mutual fit, we move fast! We want great people onboarded, not waiting.

No cover letter needed, just tell us why this role fits your strengths!