We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Assistant Controller and Controller, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to CoolIT's continued integration into Ecolab, a Fortune 500 public company. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close activities, accounting research, process improvements, and internal control enhancements while helping build scalable finance processes in a dynamic and evolving environment.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced setting, enjoys solving complex challenges, and brings a proactive, self-starter mindset to their work.

What’s in it For You

• Day 1 Coverage: Employer-paid comprehensive benefits, including dental, prescription drug, vision, paramedical coverage, and a $1,000 annual Health Spending Account.
• RRSP: 2% employer-sponsored contribution.
• Enjoy three weeks of vacation, six flex days, and a one-week paid company-wide holiday shutdown.
• $1,000 Annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning, skill development, and career growth.
• Dress for your day in a casual, professional environment.
• Work in a hybrid environment.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Assistant Controller and Controller to support CoolIT's continued integration into Ecolab and its public-company accounting and reporting environment.
• Play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial results.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial reporting deliverables.
• Own assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, proactively investigating and resolving variances, discrepancies, and accounting issues.
• Support complex accounting matters by researching accounting guidance and developing practical solutions for new and evolving business challenges.
• Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to provide meaningful insights to Finance leadership.
• Support external audits, tax compliance activities, internal reporting, and public-company reporting requirements.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other business functions to understand transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, reporting capabilities, and system functionality.
• Lead or participate in process improvement, automation, ERP, and finance transformation initiatives.
• Assist with the development and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Provide guidance, review, and mentorship to junior accounting team members.
• Take ownership of new projects and evolving priorities while demonstrating strong judgment and adaptability in a changing business environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or active enrollment in the CPA program is a must.
• Previous public accounting experience.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, including month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Must have experience in a U.S. GAAP or IFRS reporting standards and environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including analysis of large and complex data sets.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt effectively in a rapidly evolving environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience in a manufacturing, technology, or other complex operational environment.
• Experience with NetSuite and/or SAP ERP systems.
• Experience supporting a public-company reporting environment.
• Experience with finance transformation, process improvement, or automation initiatives.
• Exposure to internal control frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and drive issues through to resolution.

We thank every candidate in advance; however, we will contact only those selected for an interview. Please note: immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. 

Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks, including criminal record checks and education verification. 

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During pre-screening, we may use an AI tool, supported by human oversight, to efficiently manage tasks such as resume screening and/or interview scheduling. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.