Our client is looking for an experience Senior Consultant, Technical Accountant & M&A Integration for a 3 month contract.

Location: 1 day in office in Toronto

Senior Consultant - Technical Accountant will support the acquisition and integration of a Canadian-based target company. This role will be responsible for supporting purchase price accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, net working capital analysis, and ongoing financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise with experience in IFRS, Canadian accounting standards, and business combinations. Key Responsibilities Support purchase price accounting activities, including the identification, valuation, and accounting treatment of acquired assets and assumed liabilities. Assist with fair value assessments of tangible and intangible assets, including customer relationships, technology, trademarks/tradenames, inventory, and other acquired assets. Evaluate contingent consideration arrangements (earnouts) and related accounting requirements. Review transaction agreements and supporting documentation to determine purchase consideration, accounting adjustments, and acquisition-related journal entries. Prepare technical accounting memorandums supporting acquisition accounting conclusions under IFRS, Canadian accounting standards, and ASC 805 where applicable. Support preparation of opening balance sheets, goodwill calculations, fair value adjustments, and acquisition-related financial statement disclosures. Perform net working capital analysis, including review of closing balance sheet procedures, adjustments, and supporting documentation. Maintain audit-ready documentation and collaborate with management, auditors, and external advisors. Support monthly financial reporting and integration of the acquired business into ongoing reporting processes.

Qualifications & Experience CPA designation required. 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong technical accounting exposure. Deep knowledge of IFRS and Canadian accounting standards; experience with U.S. GAAP and ASC 805 is preferred. Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, purchase accounting, or financial integrations. Strong experience preparing technical accounting memos, financial reporting packages, and audit support documentation. Understanding of business combinations, goodwill, fair value accounting, and financial statement disclosures. Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Background Experience within a Big Four accounting firm, transaction advisory, valuation, or public company environment. Exposure to purchase price allocations, intangible asset valuation, and post-acquisition integration activities.

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