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Kraken Robotics Inc.
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Senior Accountant
Kraken Robotics Inc. · Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
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In short
Perform general accounting and period-end close activities for local and international subsidiaries, including reconciliations, adjustments, intercompany billings, and consolidation schedules. Support inventory accounting, audits, tax filings, internal controls, financial systems improvements, and cash management.
What they're looking for
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
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Requires at least five years of accounting or finance experience and a bachelor's degree in commerce, finance, business, or an equivalent field, along with knowledge of IFRS and inventory accounting. Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems is required; CPA designation, cost accounting or budgeting experience, manufacturing inventory experience, and multi-currency consolidations are assets or preferred qualifications.
About the employer
Kraken Robotics
Transforming subsea intelligence with advanced sensors, software, and integrated systems.
Kraken Robotics is a global marine technology company transforming subsea intelligence through advanced sensors, software, and integrated systems. Serving defence, offshore energy, and ocean science markets, the company delivers actionable insights in challenging underwater environments. Kraken’s integrated subsea solutions span sonar, navigation, positioning, imaging, power, communications, monitoring, and data analytics.
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On July 2, 2026, Kraken Robotics acquired the Covelya Group, bringing together Sonardyne, EIVA, Forcys, Voyis, and Chelsea Technologies. Together, the companies combine highly skilled global teams with a shared commitment to solving complex underwater challenges through world-class, dual-use technologies.
- INDUSTRY
- Defense and Space Manufacturing
- COMPANY
- Public Company
- FOUNDED
- 2012
- HEADQUARTERS
- Mount Pearl Park, Newfoundland and Labrador
- SIZE
- 1,001-5,000
- OFFICES
- 10 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role
- Is this Kraken Robotics Inc. role remote?
- Tagged hybrid · 3 days in office.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 5-10 years.
The posting, in full
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.
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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.