Employment type: Full-time, Permanent Work arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week) Location: Greater Toronto Area (Scarborough-area) Compensation: Competitive; commensurate with experience Professional development: CPA support available Overview A fast-growing private company in the audio-visual and live events ecosystem is hiring a Senior Accountant (CPA Candidate) to own the full-cycle accounting function and serve as a strategic finance partner to leadership. The ideal candidate thrives in entrepreneurial environments ($10M-$20M+ revenue scale), operates with autonomy, and turns financial data into actionable business insights that improve revenue, profitability, cash flow, and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting

Own full-cycle accounting, including month-end and year-end close. Manage AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, general ledger, and financial reporting. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports. Maintain strong internal controls and audit-ready records. Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Build and monitor financial and operational KPIs. Partner with leadership on pricing, margin analysis, revenue growth initiatives, and strategic decisions.

Working Capital, AR/AP, and Cash Flow

Lead invoicing, collections, and aging management; improve DSO. Manage AP and optimize vendor payment schedules. Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts and liquidity plans. Recommend strategies to strengthen cash flow and working capital.

Profitability and Business Improvement

Analyze revenue, gross margins, project profitability, and operating performance. Evaluate project, customer, and departmental results to identify opportunities. Deliver recommendations that drive revenue growth, margin expansion, cost control, and process efficiency. Continuously improve reporting, systems, and internal processes. Support strategic planning and growth initiatives.

Tax, Grants, and Compliance

Research and leverage grants, tax credits, wage subsidies, and government funding programs (e.g., SR&ED where applicable). Prepare applications and manage reporting requirements. Stay current on Canadian tax legislation and incentive programs.

Year-End and Regulatory

Lead year-end preparation, working papers, reconciliations, and audit support. Serve as primary contact with external accountants/auditors. Manage CRA correspondence, HST filings, payroll remittances, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership and Stakeholder Management

Operate with an ownership mindset and minimal supervision. Build strong relationships with internal leaders, clients, vendors, and external partners. Represent the company professionally at industry events as needed.

Qualifications Required

Minimum 3 years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience. CPA Candidate (or actively pursuing CPA). Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business. Strong knowledge of Canadian accounting standards. Hands-on experience with AR, AP, payroll, month-end, year-end, financial reporting, and cash flow. Demonstrated financial and operational analysis skills with business impact. Advanced Excel and proficiency with accounting/ERP systems. Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred

Experience in a private company at approximately $10M-$20M+ in annual revenue. Exposure to entertainment, live events, production, media, AV, or technology integration (or adjacent project-based industries). Direct experience with external accountants/auditors, CRA, and tax advisors. Experience identifying and managing grants, SR&ED, tax credits, wage subsidies, and other funding programs. Background in entrepreneurial or founder-led environments. Track record of measurable outcomes (e.g., revenue growth, margin improvement, cost savings, cash flow improvements, faster close timelines, KPI development, successful grant/tax credit initiatives).

Who Thrives Here

Self-starters with a founder mindset and high ownership. Strategic doers who move from analysis to action. Exceptionally organized professionals who sweat the details. Curious problem-solvers focused on revenue, profitability, efficiency, and cash flow. Business partners who influence decisions with clear financial and operational insights. Candidates seeking long-term growth in a scaling organization.

What's Offered

Competitive compensation aligned with experience and impact. Hybrid work model. CPA professional development support. Direct exposure to ownership and strategic decision-making. Opportunity to shape financial and operational direction in a growing company. Clear career growth in a rapidly expanding environment.

How to Apply

Submit your resume highlighting measurable achievements (e.g., revenue/margin improvements, cash flow gains, process automation, KPI frameworks, grants/tax credit wins, close timeline reductions). Include a brief note on relevant industry or project-based accounting experience and examples of partnering with leadership to drive outcomes. reword this to we are searching on behalf of a client Notes on Anonymity We are searching on behalf of a client; qualified candidates will receive full details during screening.