Financial Accountant

Mortgage Automator

$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA designation (completed or in final stages) is required or equivalent.
  • 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a SaaS environment or a high-growth mid-sized business.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASPE, and IFRS accounting standards.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) is a must.
  • Strong proficiency in GST/HST tax regulations and compliance.
  • Experience with ERP systems is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Create and post journal entries; maintain accurate bookkeeping records and perform month-end/year-end closing processes.
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and cash flow management.
  • Assist with biweekly payroll processing and reconciliations; manage treasury operations, including domestic and international payments.
  • Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages in compliance with ASPE and IFRS standards.
  • Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable financial insights to support cross-functional strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborate on annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections to ensure operational liquidity.
  • Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, providing necessary documentation and schedules.

Benefits

  • Enjoy a competitive paid vacation package designed to ensure you have the space to unplug and recharge throughout the year.
  • We provide dedicated personal leave that supports your total well-being, whether you need time for physical recovery or a mental health break.
  • A flexible schedule that blends collaborative office time with the convenience of working from home.
  • Enjoy a monthly team lunch on the company to celebrate wins and connect with colleagues.
  • We foster a culture of continuous learning with internal opportunities for professional development.
  • A professional and supportive environment equipped with the tools and technology you need to succeed.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We are seeking a meticulous and forward-thinking Accountant to join our finance team. This is a Senior role and is perfect for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to move beyond basic bookkeeping into comprehensive financial analysis, reporting, and strategic decision-making. You will be a key player in maintaining our financial integrity as we scale.

Full-Cycle Accounting & Operations
  • General Ledger:
    • Create and post journal entries; maintain accurate bookkeeping records and perform month-end/year-end closing processes.
    • Lead full-cycle accounting operations, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, month-end and year-end close processes, and intercompany reconciliations
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable:
    • Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, and cash flow management
  • Payroll & Treasury:
    • Assist with biweekly payroll processing and reconciliations. Manage treasury operations, including domestic and international payments.
  • Intercompany:
    • Maintain and reconcile related-party and intercompany transactions.

Financial Reporting & Compliance
  • Reporting:
    • Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages, including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, reconciliations, and supporting schedules in compliance with ASPE and IFRS standards
    • Assist with sales performance analysis, commission reviews, target planning, pipeline reporting, and Monthly Operating Reviews (MOR) for senior leadership
  • Reconciliations:
    • Ensure accuracy and audit readiness through preparation and review of bank, credit card, and account reconciliations, while acting as a key contact for external auditors.
    • Lead or contribute to projects focused on streamlining accounting operations, enhancing reporting accuracy, and improving systems and workflows
  • Compliance:
    • Manage tax compliance activities, including preparation and filing of GST/HST and applicable sales tax returns, ensuring adherence to Canadian and US tax regulations.
    • Act as a trusted financial steward by maintaining integrity, objectivity, compliance, and adherence to corporate governance standards
  • Audit Support:
    • Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and revenue recognition practices through effective communication, monitoring, and continuous process improvement
    • Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, providing necessary documentation and schedules.

Analysis & Strategy
  • Budgeting:
    • Collaborate on annual budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow projections to ensure operational liquidity.
  • Insights:
    • Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable financial insights to support cross-functional strategic initiatives.
  • Collaboration:
    • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Client Services, Legal, and Finance teams to support business operations, resolve issues, and improve financial processes

Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Designation: CPA designation (completed or in final stages) is required or equivalent.
  • Experience: 5 years of progressive accounting experience and fp&a, ideally within a SaaS environment or a high-growth mid-sized business.
  • Compliance: Strong knowledge of GAAP, ASPE and IFRS accounting standards.
  • Technical Proficiency: *Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) is a must.
  • Strong proficiency in GST/HST tax regulations and compliance.
  • Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online.
  • Experience with ERP systems is considered an asset.
  • Mindset: A self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and can pivot between routine tasks and high-level ad hoc projects.
  • Communication: Ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.


NOTE: This is not a intermediate/ mid-senior level role. We are looking for a experienced, Senior Accountant to join our team, who is a self-starter, comfortable with ambiguity and can pivot between routine tasks and high-level ad hoc projects, with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial stakeholders.

This job is not for you if you are only looking for AR/AP Clerk roles.

Benefits
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
  • Comprehensive Time Off: Enjoy a competitive paid vacation package designed to ensure you have the space to unplug and recharge throughout the year.
  • Holistic Wellness Leave: We provide dedicated personal leave that supports your total well-being, whether you need time for physical recovery or a mental health break.
  • Commuter-Friendly Hybrid: A flexible schedule that blends collaborative office time with the convenience of working from home.
Team Culture & Perks
  • Catered Lunches: Enjoy a monthly team lunch on the company to celebrate wins and connect with colleagues.
  • Growth & Learning: We foster a culture of continuous learning with internal opportunities for professional development.
  • Modern Workspace: A professional and supportive environment equipped with the tools and technology you need to succeed.

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