Who We Are:
At KEV, we help school districts eliminate the school finance blind spot. Our platform gives district finance teams real-time visibility and traceability into every dollar collected at the school level; whether it’s cash, check, or digital. From field trips to fundraisers, we help them manage every dollar with confidence. More than 26,000 schools across North America trust KEV to manage over $4 billion annually. By unifying payments, accounting, and reporting, KEV simplifies life for bookkeepers, builds trust with parents, and gives finance leaders the oversight their current systems cannot. It’s how we help schools stay compliant, reduce risk, and focus on what matters most, student success.
Backed by Five Arrows, the PE arm of Rothschild & Co., KEV is investing more than ever to support K–12 in a world of tighter budgets, rising scrutiny, and fast-changing tech. We’re headquartered in Toronto, with offices across North America.
If you’re excited by the idea of building tech that protects schools, empowers finance teams, and improves education through better systems, KEV is the place for you.
Why Join KEV?
- Work in an industry that benefits children, parents and schools
- Do meaningful and purpose-driven work, and make a real impact
- Join a quickly growing organization with real opportunity for learning and growth
- Passionate and accessible leadership team that cares about people, personally and professionally
- Hybrid work environment (3 days a week in either our North York or Cambridge office)
Job Description:
KEV Group is a rapidly scaling FinTech organization at the forefront of the school activity fund management industry. Our work has a real-world impact, simplifying administration for schools and making things easier for parents and children. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to be a key player on our Finance team.
This is more than a traditional accounting role. You will be instrumental in scaling our financial operations, enhancing our control environment, and providing critical insights that drive business decisions. You will own key areas of the month-end close, mentor junior team members, and partner across the business to solve complex challenges. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a continuous improvement mindset, this is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a purpose-driven company.
Responsibilities (What You'll Do):
- Own the Close: Drive key components of the month-end and quarter-end close process, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Drive Process Improvement: Proactively identify inefficiencies in our financial processes, and design and implement scalable solutions to enhance accuracy and reduce close times.
- Serve as a Technical Expert: Act as a key resource for the business on accounting matters, providing guidance to junior team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve complex financial issues.
- Support Strategic Initiatives: Participate in the annual audit, prepare and file monthly tax returns, and contribute to special projects, including system enhancements and M&A integration.
- Master the General Ledger: Take ownership of complex account reconciliations, including deferred revenue, debt, and intercompany transactions, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of our financial records.
- Oversee Transactional Integrity: Manage the accounts payable function and act as a back-up for cash application, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with company policy.
Requirements and Skills (What You Bring):
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA designation (or in final stages of completion)
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong preference for experience, ideally from a large public accounting firm
- Deep understanding of the full accounting cycle, IFRS/ASPE, and internal controls
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders
Nice to Have:
- Experience in a SaaS or FinTech environment
- Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite
Why You’ll Love Working at KEV
- Make a real difference every day – At KEV, your work supports children, parents, and schools across North America. We don’t just build software, we create solutions that simplify lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is rooted in impact, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of K-12 education.
- The KEV Way – At KEV, you’ll never feel stuck in the status quo. You’ll be part of a team that’s constantly questioning, improving, and innovating—always with one guiding focus: How does this help our schools and the students they serve? It’s a culture that challenges you to do your best work while reminding you why it matters.
- Grow with us – We’re scaling fast, and so are our people. At KEV, you’ll have real opportunities to learn, develop, and shape your career. Whether advancing in your role or exploring a new path, you’ll be supported every step of the way.
- Work alongside excellence – You’ll be part of a team with integrity who treat their colleagues with respect. who are accomplished but humble, collaborative but accountable. It’s a place where you can do your best work while feeling supported and inspired by the people around you.
- Celebrate Community and Culture – At KEV, we connect, recognize, and celebrate our people. Join Club KEV for team-building fun, hear directly from customers in our Voice of Customer Series, stay aligned with Monthly Townhalls, and be inspired by the KEVite Awards, where top contributors are recognized by their peers.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation – We believe in rewarding great work with fair, competitive pay.
- Meaningful benefits– Because your well-being matters, both at work and at home.
- Professional development – We invest in your growth with ongoing learning, stretch opportunities, and continuing education, including KEV Academy for onboarding and skill-building, plus KEV University, our online platform offering a wide range of courses.
- Hybrid model – 3 days in the office to collaborate and connect, with flexibility the rest of the week.
- Flexible PTO – Take the time you need to recharge with close to 4 weeks of vacation and a company-wide holiday closure
- Office perks – Enjoy a fully stocked snack bar and occasional catered lunches—because we know that great conversations (and ideas) often start around good food.
Visit our website for more information and details about working at KEV.
Top Skills
What We Do
KEV Group provides the most comprehensive activity fund management solution enabling K-12 schools to manage every dollar efficiently, accurately, and consistently. By seamlessly integrating and automating all processes, the SchoolCash platform provides real-time visibility and control over how districts and schools create, collect, manage, track, and reconcile activity funds. Over 17,000 schools across North America rely on SchoolCash to manage $3 billion+ in activity funds annually.
