Senior Accountant

Job summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing end-of-period close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations, while driving process efficiencies. They also provide cross-functional support for financial operations, audit compliance, and strategic initiatives such as M&A activities.

Job details

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team. Ready to be part of the action? As a Senior Accountant within our Controllership team, you will be a vital contributor to the company’s accounting and financial reporting cycle. In this role, you will execute end-of-period close activities, drive process efficiencies, maintain robust internal controls, and actively support growth and strategic initiatives across the organization. Reports To: Senior Accounting Manager Job Location: Hybrid (2–3 days/week in office) - based in Toronto, ON. Key Accountabilities Financial Close & Reporting: Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, account analyses, and balance sheet reconciliations for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles across multiple subsidiaries. Documentation & Accuracy: Maintain complete and audit-ready supporting documentation, ensuring mathematical precision and strict adherence to internal accounting policies. Variance & Trial Balance Analysis: Conduct trial balance reviews, analyze financial variances, and craft insightful commentary to explain operational results. Process Improvement & Systems: Act as the functional owner for accounting processes within Workday, managing configuration decisions, content releases, and ongoing workflow enhancements to improve close efficiency. Cross-Functional Business Partnership: Collaborate across business units to guide financial operations, align on operational workflows, and uphold internal control best practices. Audit & Compliance Support: Prepare audit working papers, calculate regulatory financial ratios, and coordinate responses to both internal and external audit requests. Tax Compliance: Prepare and ensure timely filing of GST/HST tax returns. Strategic Projects & Growth Support: Assist with ad-hoc strategic initiatives, including M&A activities, post-acquisition integrations, corporate reorganizations, and process automation projects. Must Have(s) Education & Credentials: University undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, accompanied by a Canadian CPA designation (or near completion). Experience: 3+ years of progressive, relevant accounting experience. Accounting Standards Knowledge: Robust working knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply complex principles to non-routine transactions. Systems Proficiency: Experience navigating large-scale enterprise general ledger systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, or Oracle), alongside intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Core Competencies: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time-management skills; highly organized with sharp attention to detail and proven ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, cross-functional approach and a self-starter, intellectually curious mindset. Nice to Have(s) "Big 4" firm alumni background. Experience with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides). Salary Range: $90,000/year - $100,000/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position. In the market for… Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success. Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work. Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy. Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived! Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth. Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now. Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.

What you’ll do

The Senior Accountant is responsible for executing end-of-period close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations, while driving process efficiencies. They also provide cross-functional support for financial operations, audit compliance, and strategic initiatives such as M&A activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in Accounting and a Canadian CPA designation with at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience. Proficiency in IFRS standards and large-scale enterprise GL systems like Workday, SAP, or Oracle is required.

Benefits

• Generous time-off
• Leaves
• Hybrid workstyle
• Wellness programs

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Workday · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Journal entries
• Account reconciliation
• Trial balance analysis
• IFRS
• Workday
• Excel
• Audit support
• Tax compliance
• Process improvement
• Financial analysis
• Internal controls
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Time-management
• Tax Compliance
• Empathy
• Ingenuity
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Self-Starter
• Workday (Software)
• Workflow Management
• Growth Mindedness
• Emerging Technologies
• Financial Close
• Standard Accounting Practices
• Accruals
• Auditing
• Audit Working Papers
• Reconciliation
• Internal Controls
• Business Process Automation
• Capital Markets
• Certified Public Accountant
• Economic Growth
• Finance
• External Auditing
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Statements
• General Ledger
• Geography
• Global Marketing
• Leadership
• International Financial Reporting Standards
• Innovation
• Internal Auditing
• Problem Solving
• Mathematics
• Multitasking

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Accountant
• Accountant (General)
• Accountants
• Accountants and Auditors

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