Senior Accountant

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TITLE

Senior Accountant, Professional Services

SALARY RANGE

$70,000 - $90,000

CASH BONUS

Discretionary bonus

THE PERKS

• Standard Health Benefits
• 3 weeks PTO
• Additional day off during holidays
• CPA Pre-Approved program (PPR)
• CPA dues and exam coverage
• Annual salary adjustments

LOCATION

Toronto, ON

THE OFFICE

Hybrid, one day in office

TEAM SIZE

Under 40 people

THE ROLE

A key contributor responsible for managing full-cycle accounting services and with expectations to supervise junior staff with progression while providing services to multiple external clients.

• Full-Cycle Accounting (40%)
• Financial Reporting (40%)
• Client Support (20%)

THE TASKS

Full-Cycle Accounting

• Execute complete accounting cycles for multiple client files simultaneously
• Review accounts receivable, accounts payable, and invoicing workflows
• Review detailed balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Manage month-end closing processes including accruals and adjustments
• Review fixed asset registers and depreciation calculations
• Prepare and analyze cash flow statements and forecasts for client decision-making
• Implement and maintain internal controls for accounting processes
• Monitor and reconcile intercompany transactions across client entities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial statements under IFRS or US GAAP
• Manage government filings including CRA and regulatory compliance requirements
• Coordinate with external audit teams for reviews and year-end audits
• Perform detailed analysis and explanation of financial statement variances
• Handle MD&A preparation for clients' management teams
• Prepare consolidated financial statements for clients with multiple entities

Client Support

• Address client inquiries and resolve accounting issues in a timely manner
• Coordinate deliverables with the internal team to ensure client deadlines are met

THE COMPANY

A boutique company offering outsourced financial and CFO services to high-growth businesses. The practice delivers sophisticated financial expertise through a vertically integrated team, providing clients with the benefits of an in-house finance department without the overhead.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join a forward-thinking accounting company that offers the opportunity to develop expertise across diverse industries and have a clear pathway to manager-level positions. The role provides an ideal platform for designated accountants with higher responsibility, including direct client management and team leadership.

EXPECTATIONS TIMELINE

By Month 1

• Learn internal processes for client management and accounting workflows
• Shadow senior team members on client deliverables
• Understand role expectations and performance standards

By Month 3

• Independently prepare financial statements for assigned clients
• Develop understanding of client operations and requirements
• Handle government filings and CRA requirements with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate attention to detail and quality control capabilities

By Month 6

• Manage complete portfolio of client financial statements
• Successfully coordinate with external audit teams
• Begin supervising and reviewing work of 1-2 junior team members

By Month 12

• Demonstrate full proficiency in client file management
• Operate at full senior accountant level with strong client-facing capabilities
• Develop and implement standardized templates or processes that improve client deliverable quality
• Show progress in developing effective supervisory skills

THE SKILL SET

• Minimum 3 years of IFRS or US GAAP reporting experience
• Canadian or international CPA designation (completed or in progress)
• Strong attention to detail and quality control capabilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous deadlines

ONLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

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