Position: Senior Accountant
Location: Burlington Ontario Canada - On site
Reports To: Director of Business Affairs & General Counsel

Are you a strategic financial leader ready to step into a high-impact role with visibility across executive operations, global markets, and diversified holdings? Our growing specialty chemical company, operating across multiple international jurisdictions, is seeking a Senior Accountant with leadership capacity.

This is more than a traditional Accountant role. You will be the financial steward of a dynamic, international business, serving not only core manufacturing operations but also a portfolio of family-owned holding companies. With direct access to ownership and the executive team, this role offers the unique opportunity to shape the company’s financial strategy and build the next-generation finance function.

Why This Role is Compelling

• High Visibility & Strategic Influence: Work directly with the Managing Director, Sales Leadership & Manufacturing
• Diverse Exposure: Oversee finance for both operating entities and investment holdings across Canada, the US, and Europe.
• Modernize & Lead: Bring fresh eyes to systems and processes. Implement best-in-class practices for financial transparency and decision support.
• Purposeful Work: Play a central role in sustainable operations, innovation, and global expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Own the full cycle of internal accounting functions, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and actionable insights.
• Deliver monthly financial packages, including income statements, cash flow reports, and balance sheets to executive leadership.
• Prepare detailed corporate metrics and KPIs that align with sales, production, and growth targets.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of financials for year-end audits and strategic planning sessions.

Strategic Finance & Business Support

• Partner with the Sales, Manufacturing teams to provide data-driven insights that enhance product costing, pricing strategies, and material sourcing decisions.
• Deliver proactive financial analysis to support regional sales strategy and operational alignment.
• Design and oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.

Governance, Compliance & Tax

• Develop and maintain financial controls, audit trails, and risk management policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities in Canada, the US, and the EU.
• Lead corporate tax compliance and manage relationships with external accounting and audit firms.

Banking & Treasury

• Manage all banking relationships, including cash management, credit facilities, and treasury operations.
• Ensure optimal liquidity while supporting strategic capital investment decisions.

What You Bring

• CPA designation.
• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing, chemicals, or multi-entity environments.
• Demonstrated ability to move beyond transactional work to deliver strategic financial leadership.
• Proven ability to lead systems implementation, process improvement, and financial transformation.
• Strong understanding of Canadian, U.S., and EU accounting standards, tax regulations, and cross-border financial reporting.
• Experience supporting sales, operations, or R&D is a strong asset.

Core Competencies

• Financial Acumen & Strategic Insight
• Executive-Level Communication
• Decision-Making & Business Judgment
• Accountability & Ownership
• Operational Alignment & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Continuous Learning & Adaptability
• Strong Ethical Compass & Transparency

This role is ideal for a Senior Accountant seeking a seat at the strategic table. If you're ready to lead with impact, build lasting financial infrastructure, and contribute to a legacy of innovation and excellence, we’d love to meet you.

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