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Acuity

Accounting services from bookkeeping to CFOs

Senior Technical Project Manager

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Brossard, QC, Canada
In Person
Project & Program ManagementProject Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, project management, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in technical project or program management.
  • Fluency in French and English to serve customers and suppliers across Canada and the United States.
  • Experience managing the development of hardware, firmware, embedded software, or connected products.
  • Strong knowledge of product development cycles, integrated planning, risk management, and change control.
  • Experience with Agile and phase-gate development models.
  • Experience in building automation, HVAC controls, IoT, embedded systems, or industrial controls is desirable.
  • Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, MQTT, RS-485, Ethernet, or similar technologies is desirable.
  • Experience with EVT, DVT, PVT, cybersecurity, certification, and manufacturing readiness is desirable.
  • PMP or Agile certification is desirable.
  • Experience with Monday.com, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Project is desirable.
  • French proficiency is required for permanent positions in Quebec; French training is offered to permanent Quebec employees who do not already have a good command of French.
  • Another language is required for this role to communicate with customers, partners, and colleagues primarily located outside Quebec.
Responsibilities
  • Lead controller projects from project definition through development, validation, launch, and handoff to sustaining teams.
  • Develop and maintain an integrated, end-to-end schedule covering hardware, firmware, software, testing, cybersecurity, certification, and manufacturing.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, issues, dependencies, and changes.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams.
  • Facilitate project reviews, technical integration checkpoints, and management updates.
  • Track phase-gate readiness for new products, including design reviews, prototypes, EVT, DVT, PVT, certification, and production release.
  • Identify resource constraints and establish mitigation and recovery plans.
  • Ensure compliance with product development, quality, documentation, and change-control processes.
  • Promote accountability, decision-making, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Present progress reports and maintain accurate project status.

About the company

Acuity provides accounting services designed for high-growth startups, offering everything from virtual bookkeeping to fractional CFOs. It combines highly certified people, proven processes, and world-class accounting technologies to manage a company’s books and financial reporting. Clients access a range of services tailored to their needs, from day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial guidance, all supported by standardized workflows and advanced software. This makes Acuity different from competitors by focusing specifically on startups and growth-stage businesses, delivering a full spectrum of accounting functions under one roof and emphasizing scalable processes and tech. The goal is to let startups concentrate on building their business while Acuity handles their financial operations and helps them scale efficiently.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$1.5M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acuity's June 2026 blog and services pages show active client acquisition and content velocity.
  • Sorren backing expands tax depth, niche expertise, and cross-firm resources for complex clients.
  • Serving 1,000-plus companies proves repeatable demand across startups, ecommerce, SaaS, and creative agencies.

What critics are saying

  • Kenji Kuramoto left for Basis in April 2026, weakening Acuity's founder-led brand.
  • Acuity's 2025 Sorren merger and rebrand can confuse clients and erode loyalty.
  • Basis's $100 million AI push threatens CAS firms by automating accounting workflows.

What makes Acuity unique

  • Acuity, powered by Sorren, combines bookkeeping, tax, controller, and fractional CFO services.
  • Dedicated humans plus cloud tools like QuickBooks, Xero, Gusto, and BILL reduce friction.
  • No-contract, transparent pricing and Slack access fit startups needing flexible finance support.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Gym Membership

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
Associated Press
Oct 1st, 2026
Acuity reports $4.6B full-year sales, up 7%, with adjusted diluted EPS rising 11% to $19.90

Acuity Inc. reported fiscal fourth-quarter 2026 net sales of $1.2 billion, up 3% year-over-year, and full-year sales of $4.6 billion, up 7%. The industrial technology company posted diluted earnings per share of $5.63 for the quarter, up 56%, and $17.05 for the full year, up 36%. Adjusted diluted EPS reached $5.77 in Q4, an 11% increase, and $19.90 for the full year, also up 11%. The company generated $826 million in cash flow from operations during fiscal 2026. During the quarter, Acuity received $44.9 million in tariff refunds and incurred $17.8 million in special charges related to product portfolio and supply chain initiatives. The company repaid $200 million of its term loan, increased its dividend by 18%, and repurchased over 940,000 shares for $287.2 million.

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