Senior Financial Analyst

We are hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to build the financial backbone of a company that is revolutionizing graphic design. Backed by a16z with ~$100M raised, Ideogram needs a builder, not a maintainer. You’ll work side-by-side with our Director of Finance Shannon Levy, CPA, helping construct our financial infrastructure from the ground up.

If you are a CPA (or close to it) looking to pivot from Big 4/Audit into a high growth startup, this is it! Reach out :)

About Ideogram

Ideogram’s mission is to make world-class design accessible to everyone, multiplying human creativity. We build proprietary generative media models and AI native creative workflows, tackling unsolved challenges in graphic design. Our team includes builders with a track record of technology breakthroughs including early research in Diffusion Models, Google’s Imagen, and Imagen Video. We care about design, taste, and craft as much as research and engineering – shipping experiences that creatives actually love.

We’ve raised nearly $100M, led by Andreessen Horowitz and Index Ventures. Headquartered in Toronto with a growing team in NYC, we're scaling fast, aiming to triple over the next year. We're a flat team with a culture of high ownership, collaboration, and mentorship.

Explore Ideogram 3.0, Canvas, and Character blog posts, and try Ideogram at ideogram.ai.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to step into a multi-faceted role that blends financial reporting, accounting operations, audit & assurance, and project work, while offering exposure across the business and opportunities to grow beyond traditional accounting.

Reporting to our Director of Finance, you’ll collaborate closely with leadership, cross-functional partners, and external auditors to strengthen our financial infrastructure and help build the foundations of our finance function inside a fast-growing company.

You’ll navigate both the rigor of IFRS and the pace of a startup environment, helping shape scalable processes, optimize systems, and contribute to initiatives that influence how financial operations evolve as we grow.

The ideal candidate is a new or recently designated CPA with solid IFRS experience, an audit foundation, and an eagerness to contribute to a growing, dynamic environment.

Your Mission

Financial Reporting and Analysis (~40%)

• Lead month-end close activities, including transaction processing, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage the financial close calendar and drive accurate, timely reporting.
• Perform variance, sensitivity, and trend analyses that support informed decision-making across the business.
• Support first-time IFRS adoption including analysis application of IFRS 15 and IFRS 16 to complex revenue and lease arrangements.
• Bring the technical foundation of an auditor paired with the mindset of a strategic business partner.

Accounting Operations (~10%)

• Oversee AP and AR operations with accuracy and efficiency, while assisting with treasury management.
• Support general ledger integrity and identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and financial data quality.
• Pivot between day-to-day accounting tasks and higher-level analysis, thriving in a role that allows you to build breadth and depth.

Audit, Assurance, and Compliance (~20%)

• Serve as a key contact for external auditors and support first-time IFRS audit requirements.
• Contribute to building an internal controls matrix and developing internal audit procedures.
• Strengthen financial compliance and risk mitigation across the organization, ensuring readiness as we scale.

Ad Hoc Projects and Systems Optimization (~30%)

• Contribute to strategic projects spanning process optimization, system enhancements, and implementation of automation and AI-driven tools within finance.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve scalability, operational visibility, and data-driven decision-making.
• Shape the evolution of our financial systems and processes, bringing a builder’s mindset to a fast-moving environment where continuous improvement is encouraged.

What We’re Looking For

• CPA & Technical Foundation: CPA designation (or CFE with practical experience in progress) with strong technical accounting skills across both analysis and day-to-day accounting.
• IFRS Expertise: Practical experience applying IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, ideally within tech, SaaS, or AI environments.
• Audit & Assurance Experience: Solid audit and assurance background, with Big 4 or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Comfortable navigating structured reporting cycles, month-end close, and open-ended project work with equal confidence. Strong analytical judgment with the ability to interpret data, apply technical standards, and surface insights that support decision-making.
• Collaborative Communicator: Clear communicator who builds strong cross-functional relationships and simplifies complex financial topics.
• Systems & Process Driven: Hands-on operator who enjoys improving workflows, experimenting with tools, and leveraging automation to drive efficiency.
• Adaptive Builder: Motivated, curious, and adaptable, thriving in a multi-dimensional role and eager to learn fast, take ownership, and make a visible impact.
• Eager to Learn & Grow: A growth-oriented mindset, fuelled by curiosity and a desire to expand beyond core accounting into broader strategic impact.

Bonus

• Experience with ESOP accounting and/or first-time IFRS adoption.
• Exposure to SaaS, subscription, or technology-based revenue models.
• Familiarity with modern finance systems and automation tools (ERP, BI, AI-driven solutions).

Our Culture

We’re a team of exceptionally talented, curious builders who love solving tough problems and turning bold ideas into reality. We move fast, collaborate deeply, and operate without unnecessary hierarchy, because we believe the best ideas can come from anyone.

Everyone at Ideogram rolls up their sleeves to make our products and our customers successful. We thrive on curiosity, creativity, and shared ownership. We believe that small, dedicated teams working together with trust and purpose can move faster, think bigger, and create amazing things.

Ideogram is committed to welcoming everyone — regardless of gender identity, orientation, or expression. Our mission is to create belonging and remove barriers so everyone can create boldly.

What We Offer

💸Competitive compensation and equity designed to recognize the value and impact of your contributions to Ideogram’s success.

🌴 4 weeks of vacation to recharge and explore.

🩺 Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage starting on day one.

💰 RRSP/401(k) with employer match up to 4% to invest in your future from the moment you join.

💻 Top-of-the-line tools and tech to fuel your creativity and productivity.

📍 Toronto HQ perks: Steps from Union Station and the PATH, with team lunches every Tuesday and dinners every Thursday.

🔍 Autonomy to explore and experiment — whether you’re testing new ideas, running large-scale experiments, or diving into research, you’ll have access to compute/resources you need when there’s a clear business or creative use case. We encourage curiosity and bold thinking.

🌱 A culture of learning and growth, where curiosity is encouraged and mentorship is part of the journey.

🏡 Fully remote flexibility across North America, with regular in-person team meetups and collaboration opportunities.