Accounting major who enjoys wearing multiple hats — how do I break into Toronto startups or analysts role?
Hey everyone,
I’m an accounting recent graduate and just moved to Toronto, but I’ve realized I’m probably more interested in startup environments than traditional accounting paths.
What I enjoy most is being part of teams where people wear multiple hats and help build things together.
I like doing a mix of:
Operations
Finance
Analytics
Solving random problems
Coordinating things
Helping wherever needed
Outside of accounting, I’ve also explored a few technical/creative areas:
Participated in a hackathon involving Arduino + EEG/brainwave related ideas
Learned DCF valuation / financial modeling
Have around a first-year CS major level
Understanding of Python
So I’m not a hardcore engineer, but I genuinely enjoy learning across disciplines and being useful in different ways.
I’m okay with lower pay at the beginning if the environment is good and I get to learn.
I enjoy being reliable person helping things move.
What I’m struggling with is:
How someone with my background should realistically enter Toronto’s startup community?
Should I focus on:
Startup operations?
Founder’s associate roles?
Finance/ops hybrid roles?
Early-stage companies?
Networking events?
Would really appreciate advice from people in the Toronto startup scene.