About the role

Accounting technology strategist shaping Dext’s Canadian fintech products and North American market strategy. Translating accounting regulations and workflows into compliant, market-leading software solutions.

Responsibilities

Influence product strategy and positioning by translating North American market trends, customer feedback, and practice workflows into actionable insights and user story acceptance criteria
Research, analyze, and track upcoming legislative changes across North America to ensure Dext solutions remain compliant and continuously deliver value
Act as Dext’s primary industry expert in North America, representing the brand at industry events, advisory boards, and high-impact speaking opportunities
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams on go-to-market initiatives
Build relationships with ecosystem partners to drive integration growth
Leverage the latest AI advancements and industry tools to enhance internal research workflows and product feature capabilities
Shape Dext’s position in the North American market and guide product direction
Drive alignment across product, sales, and marketing teams

CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) designation or working toward direct qualification, with experience working in a Canadian accounting practice (essential)
Recognized cloud accounting expert with deep knowledge of leading software ecosystems popular in Canada, including QuickBooks Online, Xero, Dext, and Sage
Proven ability to translate Canadian market insights, practice workflows, and client needs into clear product opportunities
Confident communicator skilled at delivering demos, presenting externally, and collaborating cross-functionally
Curious and commercially minded, with a passion for accounting technology and its evolving role in the Canadian accounting profession
Experience building relationships with tax authorities, regulators, or industry bodies in Canada is advantageous
Exposure to Canadian accounting and tax software packages such as TaxPrep, Cantax, Profile, DT Max, TurboTax, or Caseware
Practical experience applying AI tools or data analytics within practice or product workflows
Exposure to collaborative research methodologies within a product or design context

Flexible working hours with remote and in-office option in the heart of downtown Toronto
22 vacation days annually plus Ontario’s statutory holidays
5 Health leave days annually
Paternity & Maternity Leave Top up programs
Working abroad days
Volunteering days
Summer hours
A day off the week of your birthday
Up to 5% company pension/RRSP matching
100% employer-covered benefits through Desjardins (medical, dental, & vision), available on your first day
Health & Wellness Spending account (myHSA) of $750 annually