About us

Trexo Robotics is enabling mobility by building powered wearable robots. Our first product is a robot for children with movement disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, and it allows kids to walk, in many cases, for the first time in their lives. The device is currently being used by hundreds of families and the best hospitals across North America.

We are constantly working towards building mobility solutions for all. At Trexo Robotics, you will find a flat organization where you can work with highly optimistic, low ego, and exceptionally talented individuals who look forward to solving hard problems.

About the job

We are looking for an experienced accountant to join Trexo Robotics as the first full-time hire in this role. You will play a pivotal role in shaping and improving our accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and enhancing the efficiency of internal financial operations. This role will partner closely with the strategic finance lead and our outsourced accounting team, focusing on maintaining the integrity of our financial records and contributing to the operational excellence of the company.

This position is hybrid (3 days a week in the office in Mississauga).

About you

You want to work in a small team solving a big problem. You are excited by the prospect of revolutionizing multiple industries. You can juggle many tasks simultaneously. You are detail-oriented and love asking why many times till you understand something from first principles.

What you'll do

• Oversee and refine accounting processes to ensure accuracy, scalability, and compliance with GAAP.

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Perform detailed reviews of monthly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation, in collaboration with the outsourced accounting team.

• Support leadership with special projects such as funding applications, grant reporting, or investor relations.

• Develop and maintain standard costs and costing model (bill of materials and routings) by collaborating with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Engineering departments.

• Lead efforts to clean up and maintain financial records, ensuring alignment with GAAP and audit-readiness.

• Collaborate with the strategic finance team on financial analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Prepare and maintain financial reports to ensure compliance with bank covenants, lender requirements, and investor expectations.

• Work closely with the operations team to ensure accurate recording of inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS), aligning operational data with financial reporting.

• Manage consolidation of financials across international entities, ensuring accuracy in intercompany transactions and compliance with multi-jurisdictional accounting standards.

• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to streamline processes and mitigate risks.

• Support tax compliance and reporting in coordination with external tax advisors.

• Serve as a key point of contact during audits and diligence processes.

• Ensure compliance with Canadian and U.S. tax regulations (HST, GST, sales tax, etc.)

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a venture-backed startup or public accounting firm working with venture-backed clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA or equivalent certification is strongly preferred.

• Deep understanding of GAAP principles and experience applying them in a practical setting.

• Experience with financial reporting and compliance requirements for banks, lenders, and investors.

• Demonstrated experience consolidating financials across international entities and managing intercompany transactions.

• Familiarity with inventory and COGS accounting processes, including collaboration with operations teams to reconcile inventory records and ensure accurate reporting.

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and strong Excel skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Experience working with outsourced accounting teams is a plus.

Please note that at this time, we can only consider applicants who are already eligible to work in Canada and we are unable to provide relocation support. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.