--- title: 'Director of Corporate Accounting at SALT XC' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-corporate-accounting-salt-xc-toronto-m43125eke9e4' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Director of Corporate Accounting at SALT XC - **Company:** SALT XC - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Posted:** 2026-09-10 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/saltxc/jobs/5234792007 ## Job description Director of Corporate Accounting Reports To: VP Finance Location: North America (Hybrid) Team: No direct reports ## Role Summary The Director of Corporate Accounting manages the consolidation, reporting, and systems data landscape for a multi-entity corporate group operating in Canada and the U.S. You will lead consolidations, multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, and technical accounting. Additionally, this role acts as the functional owner of the group’s financial technology, participating in the implementation of an electronic data warehouse for unified financial and statistical reporting, while establishing robust access management protocols for key financial systems. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will operate at both strategic and execution levels, ensuring audit readiness, controlled working capital, and consistent margin reporting across agencies. Core Mandate - Deliver consolidated financial statements within the established group close calendar, with a business day five target as entity close processes mature - Provide expertise on technical accounting matters - Oversee global group taxation and manage the relationship with the group’s external advisors - Responsibility for administration of core financial systems - Mentor a growing team of accountants in an indirect relationship ## Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Consolidations - Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and annual financial consolidation for 10-15 corporate entities. - Oversee multi-currency consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and translation adjustments between CAD and USD. - Prepare accurate, timely consolidated financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for senior leadership and the Board of Directors. - Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, managing the annual audit process and supporting audit readiness and the timely resolution of findings and control deficiencies. Financial Data Warehouse - Participate in designing, implementing, and maintaining an electronic data warehouse (EDW) to centralize financial, operational, and statistical data. - Define finance requirements for standardized data collection, mapping pipelines, and extraction methodologies across all entities to ensure a "single source of truth." - Partner with IT and operations teams to translate complex accounting structures into robust relational data models and automated reporting dashboards. - Ensure the data warehouse supports historical archiving, multi-period audit readiness, and quick data retrieval for M&A due diligence. Financial Systems & Access Management - Serve as the primary business owner for the group's key financial systems and ERP platform. - Design, implement, and manage a user access management framework, ensuring strict Segregation of Duties (SoD) across all entities, in partnership with IT and system administrators. - Periodically review system access permissions to comply with internal controls, corporate governance, and data privacy regulations. Group Taxation (Canada & US) - Oversee cross-border tax compliance, including corporate income tax filings, GST/HST, PST, and QST in Canada, and federal, state, and local tax filings in the US, coordinating filings with internal teams and external advisors. - Coordinate with external tax advisors and CPAs on transfer pricing documentation, permanent establishment risks, and nexus studies. - Manage indirect tax reporting and ensure compliance with multi-state and multi-provincial tax regulations. Technical Accounting & Policies - Research, interpret, and implement new accounting standards under applicable accounting standards. - Develop, document, and maintain comprehensive corporate accounting policies and internal control procedures across all group entities. - Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including business combinations, asset acquisitions, and revenue recognition. Leadership & Process Improvement - Provide functional leadership, mentorship and technical guidance to corporate accountants and controllers through a matrixed relationship. - Streamline the consolidation and reporting workflow using modern ERP and consolidation software. - Partner with operational leaders and FP&A to align financial reporting with strategic business goals. ## Qualifications - CPA (US or Canada required) - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance - 7-10 years progressive accounting experience - Experience in marketing agency, media, or professional services - Strong multi-entity consolidation background - Deep understanding of project-based revenue accounting - Exposure to corporate taxation in both Canada and the U.S. - Experience acting as a finance functional owner for an ERP, consolidation, reporting or data transformation initiative - Ability to provide functional leadership and influence outcomes in a matrixed environment The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $150,000–$175,000. Individual compensation within this range is determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, level of responsibility, internal equity, and business needs. This range represents the expected base salary for this role and does not include other elements of Tracxtion's total rewards program. ## About SALT XC ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: SALT XC is a North American full-service marketing and commerce agency that combines proprietary tech products to create connected consumer experiences through creative, digital, and media innovation. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held) - **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Not publicly available ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Advertising Services / Marketing & Commerce - **Target customers**: B2B (enterprise brands), with a focus on consumer-facing companies seeking integrated online and offline experiences. - **Mission or purpose statement**: The agency’s philosophy is “Experiential Commerce™” – designing better consumer experiences that earn attention and drive action. ## Products & Services - **Experiential Commerce™ Framework**: A proprietary methodology that connects online and offline consumer journeys through data, media, and memorable moments. - **Proprietary Tech Products**: A suite of technology tools (e.g., using a tech stack that includes Google Analytics, Asana, Sprinklr, Tableau, Webflow, React, etc.) to move faster, enhance value, and increase performance. - **Specialist Teams**: Collaborative mix of practice areas – Creative, Digital, Media, Connections, The Kitchen (content/production), Account Management, and Creator Marketing. - **Key Services**: Integrated marketing, media activation, experiential marketing, influencer marketing, social media management, creative development, and digital strategy. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – USD $12.2 million (estimated, as of latest data) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: ABB (became shareholder and partner in March 2024) [marketscreener.com]; acquired Brika Incorporated in February 2022. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 284 employees (+24.8% YoY, +70 people) [linkedin.com] - Website traffic: ~26,778 monthly visits (+68.2% monthly, +230.6% yearly) [linkedin.com] - Active job postings: 38 (monthly increase of 58.3%, yearly increase of 660%) [linkedin.com] - LinkedIn followers: 40,024 (+1.7% monthly, +16.4% yearly) [linkedin.com] ## Competitive Advantages - **Experiential Commerce™ focus**: A unique framework that integrates online and offline consumer touchpoints, differentiating from traditional agencies. - **Proprietary tech stack**: Over 130 technologies used (including custom tools) enabling data-driven decision-making and faster campaign execution. - **Integrated specialist teams**: In-house creative, digital, media, and content teams provide seamless cross-channel execution. - **Strong talent pipeline**: Recruits from major brands like RBC, MLSE, Mosaic North America, and Red Bull [linkedin.com]. ## Strategic Focus - **Growth through acquisition**: Acquired Brika (2022) and partnered with ABB (2024) to expand capabilities and shareholder base. - **Expansion of creator and influencer marketing**: Dedicated roles (Director, Manager, Specialist of Creator Marketing) signal a push into this high-growth area. - **Geographic presence**: Operating in Canada (Toronto, Montreal), United States (Chicago, New York), Australia, and Israel, with plans to scale further. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Ratings**: Employer rating 3.9/5.0 (52 reviews) with strong scores for Culture (4.0) and Career (3.9) [linkedin.com]; work-life balance rated 3.1. - **Perks & Benefits** (from Built In profile) [builtin.com]: - Generous PTO, paid sick days, bereavement leave - Health, dental, and vision insurance - 401(k), disability, life insurance - Generous parental leave - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Free snacks and drinks - Wellness initiatives - **Workplace Policy**: In-Office (Toronto, Chicago, Montreal offices) – employees work from physical offices. - **Growth Opportunities**: Rapid hiring (38 open positions as of March 2025), including roles in Creative, Media, Account Management, and Technology. [greenhouse.io] - **Notable Teams**: The agency has a strong marketing (30%) and design (20%) workforce, with opportunities for specialists and directors. ## Sources 1. [saltxc.com](https://www.saltxc.com/) 2. [greenhouse.io](https://boards.greenhouse.io/saltxc) 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/saltxc) 4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/salt-xc) 5. 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