Senior Accountant

Odlum Brown Limited

$80K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in full cycle accounting role
  • Completion of post-secondary accounting program and CPA designation
  • Experience in investment industry and CIRO regulatory reporting preferred
  • Knowledge of anti-money laundering procedures is a plus
  • Excellent communication skills with strong client service orientation
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with Dataphile and Sage 300 Accpac is an asset
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex workloads

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly and year-end general ledger close, preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts
  • Prepare internal financial statements and operational performance reports for management
  • Conduct advanced variance analysis to identify financial performance drivers
  • Prepare and submit regulatory financial reports ensuring compliance
  • Analyze financial data to support decision-making and business initiatives
  • Contribute to monthly reconciliation of trading activities
  • Support Finance team by maintaining asset schedules and preparing working papers

Benefits

  • A culture of openness, collaboration, and respect
  • Competitive and equitable total rewards package
  • Mentorship programs for professional development
  • Opportunities for continued growth and learning
  • Performance-based bonus eligibility
Full Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY
We have an opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join our award-winning firm in the Vancouver office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
This role reports to our Manager, Finance and Accounting 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Prepare and submit financial reports and regulatory filings required by external regulators and industry stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable requirements
  • Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data to support decision-making, forecasting, and ongoing business and operational initiatives
  • 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
  • Conduct research on IFRS and CIRO standards, providing recommendations and supporting the implementation of new or updated regulatory requirements
  • 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 expectation
  • 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
  • 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 3-5 years of experience in a full cycle accounting role
  • Completion of a post-secondary accounting program and CPA designation
  • 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
  • Superior data entry skills with the ability to process high volumes of data efficiently and with accuracy
  • Proven experience preparing financial accounting reconciliations
  • 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
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and CIRO guidelines
  • Confident decision maker with an eye for detail and expert analytical problem-solving capability
  • 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 values each individual'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 $80,000 - $90,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance based bonus.

Our team is growing, and we have room for one more exceptional individual. If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career goals, we invite you to submit your cover letter and resume by August 3, 2026.

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