The Senior Accountant performs financial close and reporting activities for Business Units ensuring compliance with IFRS/GAAP, driving process improvements, and maintaining effective internal controls. This role acts as the financial steward for the assigned business unit, serving as a key advisor and business partner by providing sound accounting guidance grounded in IFRS/GAAP while offering practical, real-world solutions. This position effectively functions as the "controller" for the business unit, delivering both technical accounting advice and actionable insights to support informed decision-making.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but not limited to:
- Prepare, review, analyze & lead financial close and reporting to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with IFRS/GAAP across multiple business units.
- Oversee the implementation and adherence to accounting policies and internal control procedures.
- Lead initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency, accuracy, and system effectiveness.
- Prepare documentation and coordinate with internal and external auditors to support audit processes and compliance efforts.
- Reconcile, review, and ensure completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Identify and address financial risks, ensuring timely resolution of accounting variances and issues.
- Resolve accounting discrepancies with cross-functional teams to maintain reporting accuracy and operational continuity.
- Provide technical accounting guidance and operational support to internal stakeholders to support decisionmaking and ensure adherence to financial policies.
- May mentor and train junior accounting members to build team capability and ensure consistent application of systems and processes.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) required for positions in Canada. Candidates actively pursuing their Canadian CPA will be considered.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting roles
- Previous manufacturing experience required.
Skills Required:
- Deep knowledge of IFRS/GAAP, financial controls, and reporting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in cost accounting, inventory and labor/material analysis.
- Strong excel and ERP system proficiency.
- Ability to communicate and influence, both written and verbally, complex topics including financials, controls, and job performance.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $90,000-$115,000 CAD per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.
