Financial Accountant (CPA)

$90K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
  • 3+ years of post-qualifying experience in public accounting or industry.
  • Strong academic track record with a commitment to continuous learning.
  • Experience with financial reporting, audit, or tax is a plus.
  • Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems such as Workday Financials.
  • Knowledge of IFRS or other relevant accounting frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Manage close processes for multiple entities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Prepare and file tax calculations and returns with external advisors.
  • Support the preparation of financial statements as per applicable standards, liaising with auditors.
  • Process payroll and manage global profit share schemes as needed.
  • Oversee procurement and payment cycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to provide financial insights and resolve queries.
  • Drive process improvements and automation within financial operations.

Benefits

  • Discretionary bonus included in total compensation.
  • Competitive benefits package offered.
Full Job Description

We are seeking a curious and analytical Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) to join our Finance team in Burnaby, British Columbia on a permanent, full-time basis. This role offers the opportunity to gain broad exposure to financial accounting and reporting across our global operations in Vancouver, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Tokyo, while contributing to process improvements and high-quality financial insights.

What will your responsibilities be?
  • Own and contribute to close processes for multiple entities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and management, statutory and regulatory reporting
  • Prepare and lodge detailed tax calculations and returns, in collaboration with external advisors
  • Support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards (e.g. IFRS, Japan GAAP), including engagement with external auditors
  • Process payroll and administer profit share schemes for one or more offices globally as needed
  • Manage aspects of the procurement and payment cycle, ensuring accuracy, appropriate controls, and timely execution
  • Partner with internal stakeholders across global offices to provide financial information and respond to queries
  • Contribute to ad hoc financial analysis and projects to support business decision-making
  • Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline processes, and lead initiatives to implement changes
Your qualifications & experience
  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
  • 3+ years of post-qualifying experience in public accounting or industry
  • Strong academic track record and demonstrated commitment to continuous learning
  • Experience with financial reporting, audit, or tax would be advantageous
  • Strong Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (Workday Financials or similar)
  • Familiarity with IFRS or other relevant accounting frameworks
About you
  • High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
  • Analytical and inquisitive, with the ability to investigate issues and think critically
  • Proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing solutions
  • Clear and professional communicator, both written and verbal
  • High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
What we offer

The annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $90,000 and $115,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Total compensation also includes a discretionary bonus and a competitive benefits package.

Instructions for application

To complete your application, please submit your resume and transcripts (all post-secondary; unofficial copies are accepted).

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