Senior Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Accountant
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to support the Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the monthly close process, audit preparation, tax filings, and cross-functional financial support across the organization.
This role is ideal for a CPA who thrives in a collaborative environment and has experience in complex, multi-entity operations. Familiarity with SOX compliance and public company reporting is a strong asset.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting Operations
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclasses for monthly and year-end close.
- Complete general ledger reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal performance reports (KPIs).
- Support intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidations.
- Provide audit-ready documentation and support external audit engagements.
- Assist with cash management processes.
- Prepare working papers for tax filings including GST/PST/HST, payroll, and corporate tax.
- Help strengthen internal controls and maintain accounting policy documentation.
- Support accounts payable/receivable oversight and payroll journal entries as needed.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Provide financial data and reporting to support board presentations and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with internal controls documentation, compliance tasks, and financial due diligence.
- Contribute to special projects and analyses related to financial operations or strategic initiatives.
- Prepare materials for banking, lender, or investor reporting as directed.
Compliance and Controls
- Ensure financial records comply with IFRS.
· Support the development and documentation of SOX control processes, ensuring all assigned accounting activities are fully compliant with internal controls.
· Collaborate with internal and external auditors during control testing and contribute to achieving full accounting control compliance across all reporting areas.
- Liaise with external auditors to provide schedules, reconciliations, and support files.
QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory:
- CPA designation (CA, CGA, or CMA).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting.
- Strong knowledge IFRS.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics/Nav).
Ideal:
- Experience in a SOX-compliant or public company environment.
- Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or multi-entity operations.
- Strong understanding of audit processes and internal controls.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
- Collaborative approach with a strong sense of accountability.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive salary: $80,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package (extended health, dental, etc.)
- Exposure to executive leadership and corporate strategy
- Career advancement opportunities in a growing organization
Senior Accountant
Top Benefits
About the role
Senior Accountant
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to support the Financial Controller and Chief Financial Officer in delivering timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the monthly close process, audit preparation, tax filings, and cross-functional financial support across the organization.
This role is ideal for a CPA who thrives in a collaborative environment and has experience in complex, multi-entity operations. Familiarity with SOX compliance and public company reporting is a strong asset.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting Operations
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and reclasses for monthly and year-end close.
- Complete general ledger reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements and internal performance reports (KPIs).
- Support intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidations.
- Provide audit-ready documentation and support external audit engagements.
- Assist with cash management processes.
- Prepare working papers for tax filings including GST/PST/HST, payroll, and corporate tax.
- Help strengthen internal controls and maintain accounting policy documentation.
- Support accounts payable/receivable oversight and payroll journal entries as needed.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Provide financial data and reporting to support board presentations and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with internal controls documentation, compliance tasks, and financial due diligence.
- Contribute to special projects and analyses related to financial operations or strategic initiatives.
- Prepare materials for banking, lender, or investor reporting as directed.
Compliance and Controls
- Ensure financial records comply with IFRS.
· Support the development and documentation of SOX control processes, ensuring all assigned accounting activities are fully compliant with internal controls.
· Collaborate with internal and external auditors during control testing and contribute to achieving full accounting control compliance across all reporting areas.
- Liaise with external auditors to provide schedules, reconciliations, and support files.
QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory:
- CPA designation (CA, CGA, or CMA).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including full-cycle accounting.
- Strong knowledge IFRS.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics/Nav).
Ideal:
- Experience in a SOX-compliant or public company environment.
- Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or multi-entity operations.
- Strong understanding of audit processes and internal controls.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent problem-solving and organizational abilities.
- Collaborative approach with a strong sense of accountability.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Competitive salary: $80,000 – $100,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Comprehensive benefits package (extended health, dental, etc.)
- Exposure to executive leadership and corporate strategy
- Career advancement opportunities in a growing organization