Senior Accountant

Galaxia is looking for a Senior Accountant to own the day-to-day finances of the company. Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll manage day-to-day accounting, prepare P&L and financial reports, and help build the financial rigour behind our growth.

Department:

Finance

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Senior Accountant owns Galaxia's general finance function. You will manage day-to-day accounting operations, prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and P&L reports, and provide the CEO and leadership team with the financial visibility needed to run and grow the business. This is a hands-on role with significant ownership and direct executive exposure.

General Finance & Accounting

Own the day-to-day general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end close process
Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial records in accordance with applicable accounting standards (ASPE/IFRS)
Manage reconciliations, journal entries, and general finance controls, and maintain audit-ready records
Coordinate with external accountants, auditors, and tax advisors as needed

Reporting & Financial Analysis

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports
Analyze financial performance against budget and forecast, and flag variances and risks to the CEO
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning across the business

Executive Support & Process Improvement

Deliver clear, timely financial reporting directly to the CEO to support strategic decision-making
Identify and implement improvements to accounting systems, processes, and internal controls as the company scales
Support ad hoc financial analysis and special projects for the CEO and leadership team

Requirements

What we look for:

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including time in a senior or standalone finance role
CPA designation (or in progress) preferred
Strong track record preparing P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reports for executive audiences
Proficiency with standard accounting software and advanced Excel skills
High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently and directly with executive leadership

What sets you apart:

Prior experience at a fast-growing startup or in the space, defence, or deep-tech sectors
Experience building or improving finance processes and systems from the ground up
Experience working with government contracts, grants, or regulated industries
Comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership in a fast-moving environment

Benefits

Galaxia offers a comprehensive benefit plan to our employees, including:

Health & Dental coverage – 100% employer-paid for you. Optional family coverage available.

Retirement savings – RRSP with employer match.

Wellness stipend – Monthly contributions towards your health and wellness journey.

Flexible, outcome-driven work – We focus on what you achieve, work in a way that empowers your best.

Learning & development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Home office support – We help you build a workspace that sets you up for success.

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About Galaxia

Proudly Canadian, we don't just build state-of-the-art satellites, we build the infrastructure layer for intelligence in orbit. From software defined satellites to real time edge processing and communications, Galaxia delivers secure, resilient connectivity across space, air, and ground for Canada and the globe. This is not lab work. Systems built here operate in orbit and are relied on.

Ready to build systems that operate in orbit?

If this opportunity matches your experience and ambition, we’d like to hear how you can contribute.

Apply now