Senior Accountant – 12 month contract

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. Lead the regional month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial results .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$80,800 - CA$100,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, accounting processes, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards. Proven ability to lead month-end close activities, manage regional financial results, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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CPA DesignationAdvanced Excel ProficiencyERP/Accounting Software ExperienceTechnical Accounting KnowledgePeople Leadership Skills

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Hard Skills

Month-End Close ProcessJournal Entry ReviewAccount ReconciliationFinancial Statement PreparationVariance AnalysisIntercompany Transaction ReconciliationIndirect Tax FilingsProcess ImprovementData Integrity ManagementFinancial Discrepancy Resolution

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical Problem-SolvingMentoringDelegationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteQuickBooksSage IntacctERP SystemsFinancial Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCPA Designation

Industry Keywords

GAAPIFRSFinancial ComplianceStatutory RemittancesAudit Preparation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the regional month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial results
Review and approve journal entries, supporting calculations, and account reconciliations
Oversee accounts payable and billing activities
Maintain and improve regional accounting processes and internal controls
Prepare internal financial reports, variance analyses, and commentary
Review and reconcile intercompany transactions
Own and complete the month-end regional checklist
Administer the regional accounting system, including data integrity, access control, and optimization
Own regional financial results and ensure compliance with accounting policies and standards
Partner with the Assistant Controller on regional financial data, consolidation, and senior leadership reporting
Identify and resolve accounting issues, discrepancies, and risks
Support external audits and act as the point of contact for audit inquiries
Provide insight into regional financial performance
Recommend and implement improvements to accounting practices
Provide day-to-day guidance and technical oversight to the regional accounting team
Promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with Finance and FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
Contribute to financial policies and scalable accounting processes
Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities
Partner with cross-functional teams to accurately capture financial impacts
Support board reporting, investor communications, and strategic finance initiatives
Manage GST, PST, Employer Health Tax, and other statutory remittances
Liaise with external accountants and advisors on corporate tax filings, SR&ED claims, and audit engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA designation (completed or in final stages of completion)
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP/IFRS where applicable
Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, lookups, and formula logic
ERP/accounting software experience, such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Sage Intacct
Analytical and problem-solving abilities for reconciling data and identifying financial discrepancies
Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and audit preparation
People leadership skills, including mentoring, delegation, and coaching
Ability to execute end-to-end month-end activities with minimal supervision
Familiarity with close checklists and workflow coordination across billing, AP, and payroll
Experience preparing full sets of financial statements in accordance with applicable frameworks such as IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, or Australian Accounting Standards
Familiarity with standalone entity and group-level reporting is an asset
Ability to compile and validate supporting schedules, including deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, intercompany accounts, and FX revaluations
Practical experience preparing or reviewing indirect tax filings and statutory submissions
Comfort working with auditors, tax advisors, or regulatory bodies
Working knowledge of ERP/accounting systems, including subledgers, reporting, and transaction coding
Experience identifying process improvements or implementing control procedures
Proven track record of ensuring high-quality outputs and proactively flagging inconsistencies
Sound judgment in complex reconciliations and ability to connect financial data to operational activity
IFRS experience is an asset
NetSuite experience is an asset
Selected candidate must complete a background check
Legally authorized to work in Canada

Benefits

Comp & perks

32 days of paid time off per year
Company-paid benefits that start on day 1
Remote-friendly and supportive flexible remote arrangements
Work-from-home allowance
Professional development budget
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