Job Description

Who we are

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Imagine a world where your birthplace doesn't limit your dreams. That's what Passage is here to create. We aren't just a bridge of financial support; we connect families all around the world to life-changing opportunities. We believe in a future where deserving students can pursue their dreams and ambitions - even if their parents don't have money.


Our mission is bold but simple: by 2030, we aim to dismantle the barriers preventing brilliant minds from accessing the opportunities they deserve. Starting with financial barriers, we're offering loans to international students and refugees, helping them pursue better education in Canada and unlock a world of possibilities - not just for themselves, but for their families and future generations, too.

Who you are

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We're looking for an exceptional early-career finance professional with a

CPA designation

and

3-5 years

of progressive experience in accounting and finance. You'll work directly with our Head of Finance and take meaningful ownership of

reporting

,

operations

, and

strategic decision-making

.


This is a rare opportunity to join a leading AI company in a high-impact role. From day one, you'll

lead core accounting

and

financial reporting processes

while gaining exposure to

FP&A

,

portfolio analytics

, and

corporate development

. You'll play a key role in building the financial infrastructure that supports our long-term growth.


We operate as a

lean, high-performing

team - there's no fixed hierarchy or ceiling on growth. We're looking for someone who wants to

grow quickly into a Controller role

and is eager to take full ownership of financial operations as the company scales. If you thrive in

unstructured environments

and are hungry to

accelerate your career

, we'd love to meet you.

What you will do

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You'll take full ownership of core accounting and financial operations, with exposure across reporting, audit, internal controls, and cross-functional initiatives that support our product and growth.

Accounting & Financial reporting

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Lead day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close Prepare monthly financial statements under IFRS and support external audit Maintain and document accounting policies, memos, and reconciliations Build and scale internal controls, systems, and reporting infrastructure

Finance Operations

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Design and manage finance-related processes integrated with our product Collaborate with cross-functional teams to automate manual workflows

Strategic Reporting & Analysis

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Partner with the Head of Finance on investor and board reporting Support strategic decision-making while preparing and maintaining critical source-of-truth datasets across accounting, operations, and lending Build tools and frameworks to track KPIs, unit economics, and cash flow

You'll also be a key contributor to long-term projects like audit readiness, financial model development, and future financing events - with increasing ownership based on performance.

Qualifications

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CPA designation

with

3-5 years

of experience, ideally starting in Big 4 audit Strong understanding of

accounting principles

and

financial reporting

under

IFRS

Comfort

working independently

in Excel and building reporting from scratch

Nice to Haves

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Experience in

financial services

,

lending

, or

structured credit

Exposure to

FP&A, financial modelling, or

investor reporting*
Experience building and/or testing internal controls Familiarity with

data visualization tools(e.g. Power BI, Google Studio)

Ready to join us?

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We're on a mission to make the world a fairer place, one student at a time. If you're excited to work hard, innovate fearlessly, and collaborate with a high-energy team striving for global impact, we'd love to meet you.

Note

: This role is based in Toronto, and requires a

five-day-a-week in-office

commitment. Applicants must be willing to relocate if they're not already in the area.

Let's help shape a future where every dream can thrive - no matter where it begins.