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Senior Accountant

@ Kraken Robotics Inc.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

On-siteFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

Kraken Robotics is hiring a Senior Accountant for its Dartmouth, Nova Scotia office on a full-time hybrid basis, with about three days a week on site. The role covers month-end and year-end close for local and international subsidiaries, reconciliations, consolidation, inventory accounting, and audit and tax support. The posting asks for at least 5 years of accounting and finance experience, a commerce-type degree, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Daily general accounting and payment transaction review
  • Month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for subsidiaries
  • General ledger reconciliations, accruals and variance analysis
  • Consolidation schedules and working papers
  • Inventory transaction review and annual physical count support

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 5 years of accounting and finance experience
  • Bachelor of commerce, finance, business or equivalent
  • Understanding of IFRS for accounting and inventory
  • Proficient with Excel and ERP systems, NetSuite preferred
  • CPA designation considered an asset

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Employer posting date
2026-11-09
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2026-11-10
Source record updated
2026-11-10

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentFinance & accounting
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelground: moderate
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsChartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studycommerce, finance, business

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Kraken Robotics Inc.

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Advanced sensors, software, batteries and underwater robotics systems. Canada, UK, US, Brazil, Germany, Denmark.

Full company description

Kraken Robotics Inc. is a marine technology company engaged in the design, development and marketing of advanced sensors for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles used in military and commercial applications. We are recognized as world leading innovators of Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS), a revolutionary underwater imaging technology that dramatically improves seabed surveys by providing ultra-high resolution imagery at superior coverage rates.

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Reported office locations
  • 189 Glencoe Dr, Mount Pearl Park, Newfoundland and Labrador A1N 4P7, CA
  • 27 Parker St, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y, CA
  • 1 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto, Ontario M4P 3A1, CA
  • 12 Channel St, 02210, Boston, Massachusetts 02210, US
  • Am Hohentorshafen 3, Bremen, Bremen 28197, DE
  • Alter Hafen Süd 6, Rostock, Mecklenburg-West Pomerania 18069, DE
  • Gammel Strand 44, Copenhagen, Capital Region 1202, DK
  • Avenida Rio Branco 89, 401, Rio de Janeiro, 20040-004, BR
  • Suite A, Pavillion 7, Kingshill Park, Venture Drive, Westhill, Aberdeen, AB32 6FL, GB
  • 203 S Lee St, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, US
Business categories
  • National Security
  • Robotics
  • Marketing
  • Marine Technology
Other recorded names
  • Kraken Robotics Inc.
  • Kraken Robotics
Specialties
  • AUV
  • UUV
  • SAS
  • SONAR
  • AI
  • ROBOTICS
  • and Robotics as a Service
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Reported total investment
1,000,000

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Kraken Robotics Inc. is a marine technology company engaged in the design, development and marketing of advanced sensors for Unmanned Underwater Vehicles used in military and commercial applications. We are recognized as world leading innovators of Synthetic Aperture Sonar (SAS), a revolutionary underwater imaging technology that dramatically improves seabed surveys by providing ultra-high resolution imagery at…

FieldValue
IndustryMaritime Transportation
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersMount Pearl Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
Organization typePublic Company
Year founded2012
SpecialtiesAUVUUVSASSONARAIROBOTICSand Robotics as a Service
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Job description

NEW CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Build your career with Kraken Robotics. Make a difference to others. If innovation drives you, and you want a career that makes a difference to the world, helping humanity overcome the challenges in our oceans – safely, efficiently, and sustainably – then come join us at Kraken Robotics.

Kraken Robotics is currently recruiting for a Senior Accountant to join our Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Office. This is a hybrid position, with an expectation of approximately three days per week on-site, with flexibility to work remotely on other days.

The Senior Accountant will report to the Financial Controller, while working closely with the finance department on the scope of duties. The successful candidate is someone who can adapt quickly to business needs, is able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, team environment, and is interested in contributing to the direction of the future Kraken finance department.

What You'll Do:

  • Assist in daily general accounting functions
  • Review incoming and outgoing payment transactions (cheques, wires, ACH)
  • Assist in completion of month end, quarter end, and year end activity for local and international subsidiaries including determining required month-end adjustments, and prepare intercompany billings
  • Assist in the consolidation process for quarterly and year end activities including preparation of schedules and working papers
  • Review and prepare general ledger account reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules and variance analysis
  • Assist with accounting processes and implementing internal accounting controls to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Support the annual physical inventory count and assist with the reconciliation process.
  • Review and monitor inventory transactions, including purchase receipts, sales, and returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Interact with clients, vendors, and employees to execute requests within the accounting area
  • Assist in the year-end audit and tax filings with the team and the auditors
  • Assist with internal and external audits
  • Contribute to process improvements for financial reporting/planning and cash management and contribute to integration and upgrade of our financial systems

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in accounting and finance
  • Bachelor of commerce, finance, business or equivalent
  • Understanding of IFRS in relation to accounting and inventory
  • Experience with cost accounting or budgeting is considered an asset
  • Professional accountant designation is desirable
  • Experience and proficient with Excel and ERP systems required (NetSuite preferable)

Preferred Skills:

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) considered an asset
  • Experience with inventory accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with multi-currency and multi-company consolidations is desired

Travel:

  • In the position the incumbent could be expected to travel to other entities within Kraken.In the position the incumbent could be expected to travel to other entities within Kraken.

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