How much do remote accountants make?

Remote accountants earn $55,000-$150,000 depending on experience and credentials. Staff accountants earn $55,000-$75,000, senior accountants $75,000-$100,000, and accounting managers $95,000-$135,000. CPAs earn 15-20% more than non-certified accountants. Remote controllers earn $130,000-$180,000. Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG) now offer fully remote positions at standard compensation levels.

What remote finance jobs are available?

Remote finance roles include bookkeeper ($42,000-$62,000), staff accountant ($55,000-$75,000), financial analyst ($70,000-$105,000), FP&A analyst ($80,000-$125,000), tax preparer ($50,000-$95,000), senior accountant ($75,000-$100,000), and controller ($120,000-$180,000). Fintech companies offer the most remote finance positions. 65% of corporate finance roles now allow remote work, up from 15% in 2019.

What certifications do remote finance jobs require?

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) is required for senior accounting roles and increases salary 15-20%. CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) benefits investment analysis positions. CMA (Certified Management Accountant) applies to FP&A and management accounting. QuickBooks and Xero certifications are valuable for bookkeeping roles. CPA requires 150 credit hours and passing four exams; most candidates complete it in 12-18 months.

How do remote finance teams protect sensitive data?

VPN connections encrypt all data transmission. SOC 2 compliant cloud software (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct) meets security requirements. Two-factor authentication is mandatory. Access controls limit data to need-to-know basis. Employers provide secure laptops with endpoint protection and remote wipe capability. Annual security training is required. Cloud accounting platforms exceed on-premise security standards at 85% of organizations.

Can I work remotely as an entry-level accountant?

Entry-level remote accounting positions include accounts payable clerk ($38,000-$50,000), accounts receivable specialist ($40,000-$52,000), junior accountant ($48,000-$62,000), and bookkeeper ($42,000-$58,000). Accounting degree or bookkeeping certificate improves chances. QuickBooks Online certification demonstrates practical skills. Tax season (January-April) creates surge hiring for remote positions, with many converting to permanent roles.

How do I become a remote bookkeeper?

Complete QuickBooks Online certification ($150, 2-4 weeks) and Xero certification (free, 1-2 weeks). Learn accounting fundamentals through community college courses or Coursera ($39/month). Start with small business clients through referrals or platforms like Belay and Bench. Bookkeepers earn $25-$50/hour; certified bookkeepers managing 10+ clients earn $70,000-$100,000. No degree required—certification and client results matter.

What is FP&A and how much does it pay?

FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) builds budgets, forecasts, and financial models to guide business strategy. FP&A analysts earn $80,000-$120,000, senior analysts $110,000-$150,000, and FP&A managers $140,000-$190,000. Excel modeling and SQL skills are mandatory. Experience with Adaptive Insights, Anaplan, or Workday Adaptive Planning increases marketability. FP&A is the highest-paying finance track outside of investment banking.

What accounting software should I learn for remote jobs?

QuickBooks Online dominates small/medium business accounting with 80% market share—certification is essential. Xero is the leading alternative, especially for international companies. NetSuite serves mid-market and enterprise companies. SAP and Oracle are required for Fortune 500 roles. Excel proficiency is universal. Most companies train on their specific software, but QuickBooks + Excel qualifies candidates for 75% of remote accounting positions.

Remote Finance and Accounting Jobs in Canada (484)

Mobile Mortgage Specialist

TD · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Develop and maintain a customer base for mortgage products by targeting referrals from realtors, builders, and financial planners. Manage the full sales cycle using a dedicated sales management system to achieve professional growth and business targets.

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EHS&T Claims Specialist (12-month term)

Boart Longyear · Part Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Boart Longyear

🌎 Canada 💵 75000 - 90000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage workplace injury and illness claims from initiation to completion, coordinating with vendors and healthcare providers. Develop and monitor return-to-work plans while ensuring compliance with provincial OHS and WCB/WSIB legislation.

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Finance & Operations Manager

Youth Climate Lab · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Youth Climate Lab

🌎 Canada 💵 28 - 30 per hour ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Operations Manager

The Finance & Operations Manager oversees the organization's financial health, including budgeting, payroll, and auditing, while managing internal operations and HR processes. They also support governance, legal requirements, and program budgeting to ensure organizational efficiency and funder compliance.

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Mobile Mortgage Specialist

TD · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Drive mortgage business growth by targeting referrals from realtors, builders, and financial planners. Develop and maintain a strategic customer base while utilizing a specialized sales management system.

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Sr Analyst Finance and Accounting

RES · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

RES

🌎 Canada 💵 103K - 129K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage finance and accounting functions for client-owned renewable energy projects, including month-end closing, financial reporting, and tax equity modeling. Coordinate financial audits and collaborate with asset managers to optimize revenue settlement and project forecasting.

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GL Staff Accountant

Cologix · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Cologix

🌎 Canada 💵 $75000 - $88000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance Staff Accountant

The role involves performing general ledger accounting, managing accruals, and conducting balance sheet reconciliations. The accountant will also support the monthly close process, analyze financial fluctuations, and assist with annual audits.

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Senior Director, Accounting & Controlling

Camunda · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Camunda

🌎 Canada, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States 💵 $225K - $364K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the global accounting function, overseeing the end-to-end accounting engine including close, reporting, and controls. Drive the transformation of finance operations through AI-enabled automation and partner with business leaders to enable scalable growth.

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Manager/Senior Manager, Operational Risk & Controls

KOHO · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

KOHO

🌎 Canada 💵 110K - 140K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the development and execution of the Second Line Controls Testing program and evolve the operational risk management framework. Partner with first-line business units to conduct risk assessments and leverage AI and automation to enhance risk oversight efficiency.

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(Canada) Solutions Analyst - Financial (West Coast)

PointClickCare · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

PointClickCare

🌎 Canada 💵 55000 - 65000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Provide high-quality technical support and troubleshooting for cloud-based healthcare solutions used in long-term care facilities. Document issues via a help desk ticketing system and collaborate cross-functionally to resolve customer complaints.

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Corporate Finance Manager, G&A

Instacart · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Instacart

🌎 Canada, Netherlands 💵 153K - 161K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Finance Manager

Serve as the primary finance partner for G&A cost centers to drive financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. Lead the annual budget process and maintain dynamic financial models to support executive decision-making and investment trade-offs.

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Senior Tax Technician - Global Compliance and Reporting - Ottawa (Bilingual)

EY · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

🌎 Canada 💵 40000 - 77500 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage administrative tasks and prepare supporting documents and working papers for corporate tax returns. Act as a liaison between clients and internal teams to ensure the timely delivery of quality tax services.

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Mortgage Information Specialist (18 month contract)

Sagen · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Sagen

🌎 Canada 💵 28 - 33 per hour ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Provide high-level customer service in a high-volume contact centre by answering mortgage insurance questions and providing premium quotes. Support the National Underwriting Centre by managing outstanding appraisals and assisting lender partners with Sagen systems.

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Mobile Mortgage Specialist

TD · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Develop and maintain a customer base for mortgage products by targeting referrals from realtors, builders, and financial planners. Manage the full sales cycle and utilize a specialized sales management system to achieve growth targets.

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BU Pricing Manager

Nutreco · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Nutreco

🌎 Canada ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead monthly and ad hoc pricing for North America's specialty portfolio, ensuring accurate ERP execution and alignment with global guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze margin trends and provide pricing recommendations to protect commercial outcomes.

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Mobile Mortgage Specialist

TD · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Drive mortgage business growth by targeting referrals from realtors, builders, and financial planners. Manage a customer base using a specialized sales management system while maintaining strong professional relationships.

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Director of Finance

Merkle Science · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Merkle Science

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Oversee all financial operations, including corporate planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance to ensure financial stability. Lead the finance team and partner with executives to develop long-term financial strategies and provide business insights.

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Intermediate FP&A Analyst

VIPRE Security Group · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

VIPRE Security Group

🌎 Canada 💵 650K - 720K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance FP&A Analyst

The role involves conducting complex financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis to drive strategic growth for B2C business unit products. You will partner with cross-functional leadership to oversee budgeting and leverage AI-driven tools for financial predictability.

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Senior Treasury Accountant Global

KoBold Metals · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

KoBold Metals

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $90000 - $110K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Accountant

Manage day-to-day treasury operations, including cash monitoring, payment execution, and bank account administration. Perform full-cycle accounting and monthly close activities for assigned legal entities while supporting process improvements.

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Gestionnement du dévelopement logiciel sénior, Fintech - Hébergement

Hopper · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Hopper

🌎 Canada 💵 325K - 430K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Lead the architecture and rollout of the Hotels CFAR fintech platform while managing a small team of senior engineers. Act as the primary technical point of contact for external partners to scope and deploy complex integrations.

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Senior Engineering Manager - Fintech, Lodging

Hopper · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Hopper

🌎 Canada 💵 325K - 430K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance Engineering Manager

Lead a high-performing engineering team to build and scale the Hotels CFAR fintech platform and its associated APIs and SDKs. Act as the primary technical point of contact for external partners to scope, design, and ship complex integrations.

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Manager, Treasury & Strategic Finance Operations

Solink · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Solink

🌎 Canada 💵 107K - 150K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage treasury functions, banking operations, and liquidity to ensure financial stability and optimize cash flow. Collaborate with FP&A and leadership to drive long-term financial modeling and streamline cross-functional financial processes.

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International Accounting Manager

KoBold Metals · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

KoBold Metals

🌎 Canada, United States 💵 $140K - $170K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance Accounting Manager

Oversee accounting for foreign subsidiaries and lead the scaling and automation of international accounting operations. Manage accounting staff, ensure statutory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and support joint venture reporting and tax compliance.

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Global Benefits Specialist

Cloudbeds · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Cloudbeds

🌎 Canada, United Kingdom 💵 $60000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Support and scale global benefits operations across multiple countries, including administration, leave coordination, and compliance. Partner with payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure accurate benefits delivery for a distributed workforce.

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Global Benefits Specialist

Third-Party Job Posts · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Third-Party Job Posts

🌎 Canada, United Kingdom 💵 $60000 - $85000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Support and scale global benefits operations across multiple countries, including administration of enrollments, retirement programs, and leave of absence. Partner with payroll, finance, and external vendors to ensure compliant and accurate benefits experiences for a distributed workforce.

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Senior Media Buyer

Rouge Care · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Rouge Care

🌎 Canada ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

Manage and optimize paid media campaigns across Meta, Google, TikTok, and Pinterest to scale customer acquisition. Collaborate with creative teams to develop ad concepts and analyze performance metrics to improve conversion rates.

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Senior Tax Manager

Smythe LLP · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Smythe LLP

🌎 Canada 💵 135K - 170K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Tax Manager

Manage tax planning and compliance engagements for a diverse client base including corporations, partnerships, trusts, and individuals. Provide technical tax advice, research legislation, and mentor team members within a collaborative practice.

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VP Finance

Lumos · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Lumos

🌎 Canada, United States ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Finance

Develop the financial blueprint to scale the company to $100M ARR and evolve pricing models for AI agents. Lead the finance function, manage investor relations, and partner with executive leadership on strategic decisions.

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Finance - Future Opportunites

Decisive Dividend Corporation · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Decisive Dividend Corporation

🌎 Canada, United Kingdom, United States ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves providing financial analysis and strategic planning to support operational growth across various industrial businesses. Responsibilities include driving process efficiencies and partnering with leadership to create long-term value through sound financial management.

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Benefits Specialist - No Experience Required - Remote

American Income Life Insurance Company · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

American Income Life Insurance Company

🌎 Canada ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Finance

The role involves connecting with members to review eligibility and assist with the enrollment process for life, accident, and supplemental benefit programs. Responsibilities include handling inbound and outbound communications and conducting virtual appointments from home.

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Senior Underwriter, Commercial

Talent Acquisition Team at Westland Insurance. Text reply only. · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Talent Acquisition Team at Westland Insurance. Text reply only.

🌎 Canada ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Finance Underwriter

The Senior Commercial Underwriter is responsible for growing the business by writing new business and managing a renewal portfolio across Canada. This includes underwriting commercial property and casualty products, negotiating renewals, and maintaining profitability while meeting production goals.

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