Intermediate Accountant – On Track to Director of FP&A or Controllership

About us

EMS having spent 15 years developing an innovative suite of solutions that aims to transform the way contaminated soil is managed, monitored and cleaned. Here at Environmental Material Science (EMS) we protect the world’s most productive resource – Soil. The work we do is driven by a passion for sustainability. This applies equally to both the environment and our client’s success. Think IoT, real-time data, and sustainability.

EMS encourages every team member to use their creativity, experience and knowledge to support clients in making data-driven decisions. We put people first as we work to create a diverse, compassionate, environmentally responsible team. We’ve spent 15 years on R&D and are now scaling quickly

Duties And Responsibilities - Join a startup. Build the finance engine. Level up your career

This role is for someone who wants to get in early and go deep. You won’t be handed a playbook. You’ll help write it. You’ll see every transaction from input to strategic impact. If you want to grow into FP&A or controllership, this is your track.

What you won’t be doing:

• Walking into a set month-end close process

• Following a predictable 9-to-5 routine

• Staying in your lane

What you will be doing:

• Becoming the source of truth for all financial transactions

• Owning reporting, modeling, budgeting, and forecasting

• Working closely with leadership on real decisions

• Testing and deploying AI and automation to improve speed and accuracy

• Building the finance systems we scale with

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting policies, systems, and internal controls

• Prepare and file all government remittances (GST, PST, WCB)

• Review and maintain bank, VISA, and general ledger reconciliations

• Issue monthly financial statements and project-level financials

• Support quarterly and board-level reporting packages

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles

• Track budget versus actuals and flag variances

• Perform job costing and support pricing decisions

• Analyze operational metrics and recommend improvements

• Assist with financial audits and year-end file preparation

• Support system transitions and improve workflows using automation and AI

Who you are:

• 3+ years into your accounting career

• Working toward or already have your CPA

• Strong with ASPE and full-cycle accounting

• Experienced with project reporting and cost allocations

• Curious about startups, automation, and SaaS-style metrics

• Ready to create structure in a fast-moving, growing company

What we offer:

• $60K to $80K based on experience, but can be higher for the right person

• Full benefits: health, dental, vision, life

• Paid vacation and three sick days

• In-person role in Saskatoon

• Real ownership and mentorship toward senior finance leadership

Want in?

Send your resume and a quick note on where you want your finance career to go. We’re building fast and want someone ready to grow with us.

Please note that the compensation package may vary based on factors such as the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and the prevailing market rates. We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard

work and dedication. As such, performance-based bonuses and incentives may be available, based on individual and company performance.

We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding compensation and maintain a fair and transparent compensation structure.

Please feel free to inquire further about the specific details of the compensation package during the interview process. We are committed to open and transparent communication with our candidates and look forward to discussing this aspect further.