Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Odlum Brown Limited

$85K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in full cycle accounting and financial reporting
  • CPA designation and completion of a relevant accounting program
  • Experience preparing financial statements and conducting variance analysis
  • Knowledge of IFRS and CIRO guidelines beneficial
  • Familiarity with anti-money laundering procedures is an advantage
  • Strong client service orientation and excellent communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and accounting software like Dataphile and Sage 300 Accpac is an asset

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly and year-end general ledger close process
  • Contribute to monthly reconciliation of trading activities
  • Support the finance team with asset schedules and audit preparations
  • Prepare internal financial statements and operational performance reports
  • Conduct advanced variance analysis with actionable recommendations
  • Prepare and submit regulatory reports for compliance
  • Analyze processes for inefficiencies and implement improvements

Benefits

  • A culture of openness, collaboration, and respect
  • Competitive and equitable total rewards package
  • Mentorship programs
  • Opportunities for meaningful professional development
  • Support for continued growth
Full Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY

We have an opportunity for a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, to join our award-winning firm in the Vancouver office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This role reports to our Manager, Financial and Regulatory Reporting and works closely with our Finance and Accounting team to handle treasury and general accounting activities for the firm, as well as assist with finance-related projects.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator with strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment. They are committed to providing exemplary client service and bring positive energy whether working independently or problem solving with team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Full Cycle Accounting and Month-End Close
  • Own and manage the monthly and year-end general ledger close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting
  • Contribute to the monthly reconciliation process for the firm's trading activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies
  • Support the Finance team by maintaining asset schedules, preparing detailed working papers, and contributing to the successful completion of the external audit process


Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Decision Support
  • Prepare internal financial statements and key operational performance reports for management, providing clear insights into financial results and business drivers
  • Conduct advanced variance analysis, investigating fluctuations and identifying key drivers impacting financial performance, with actionable recommendations
  • Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data to support decision-making, forecasting, and ongoing business and operational initiatives


Regulatory Reporting and Technical Accounting
  • Prepare and submit financial reports and regulatory filings required by external regulators and industry stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable requirements.
  • Conduct research on IFRS and CIRO standards, providing recommendations and supporting the implementation of new or updated regulatory requirements.


Process Improvement, Policies, and Projects
  • Analyze departmental processes to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and implement procedures to enhance accuracy, scalability, and workflow efficiency
  • Write, update, and maintain policies and procedure manuals to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with best practices and regulatory expectations
  • Act as a key contributor to cross-functional projects and departmental initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders across the firm to drive process improvements and strategic priorities


Stakeholder Support and Team Development
  • Respond to inquiries and requests from advisory and client services teams, providing timely, accurate, and client-focused support
  • Support the development of junior team members by providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and informal coaching to build team capability


COMPETENCIES
  • Business Partnering - Use our functional knowledge, relationships, and business acumen to collaborate with leaders and stakeholders and align our support to address their goals and challenges
  • Data Entry - Review or receive text or other data and then capture or enter that information accurately and efficiently in systems, documents, applications or reports
  • Developing Reports - Gather, compile, organize, and present accurate information in structured reports to support sound business decisions or provide insight
  • Financial Accounting - Use our knowledge of financial practices and IFRS to record transactions, manage accounts, conduct analysis and reconciliation, create reports, and maintain compliance with accounting standards
  • Reconciliation - Identify, analyze, and explain variances to budgets or plans, reconciling transactions or accounts to support decision making and financial integrity
  • Regulatory Knowledge - Understand and apply relevant laws, regulations, and standards to meet legal and ethical requirements and reduce risk for clients and the firm
  • Systems and Application Proficiency - Use, maintain, manage, or improve specific systems or applications in our role to work effectively and efficiently


KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a full cycle accounting and financial reporting role
  • Proven experience preparing financial statements and analyzing variances
  • Completion of a post-secondary accounting program and CPA designation
  • Knowledge of IFRS and CIRO guidelines is an asset
  • Related experience in the investment industry and CIRO regulatory reporting is an asset
  • Knowledge of anti-money laundering procedures is an asset
  • Strong client service orientation, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize a complex and time-sensitive workload
  • Self-motivated and results driven, willingness to learn new tasks and take responsibility for assignments
  • Ability to work independently, along with flexibility and willingness to assist others
  • Expert analytical problem-solving capability and confident decision maker with an eye for detail
  • Advanced Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Proficiency with Dataphile and Sage 300 Accpac is an asset


WHAT WE OFFER

A culture of openness, collaboration, and respect is foundational to our firm. We are a diverse, driven group of individuals who genuinely care about one another and value each person's contribution.

We offer a competitive and equitable total rewards package, including mentorship programs and meaningful professional development to support your continued growth. The expected salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Our team is growing, and we have room for one more talented professional. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, we invite you to submit your cover letter and resume by September 2, 2026.

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