Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Project & General Accounting

(Newly Created Role – ref: 1124573) Location: Brampton, ON (Fully In‑Office)

Your New Company

Our client is a well‑established construction company based in Brampton, with a strong track record supporting large‑scale residential, commercial, and institutional projects across Ontario. The business has been operating successfully for over two decades and delivers a range of integrated construction services through a vertically structured group of related operating entities.

This multi‑entity environment includes construction operations, equipment‑focused businesses, and technical support functions, providing a complex and interesting finance landscape with exposure to project‑based and capital‑intensive operations.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this newly created Senior Accountant position will play a key role within the Finance team, supporting full‑cycle accounting and financial reporting across multiple operating companies. This is a hands‑on role suited to an experienced accounting professional who can work independently, review complex transactions, and help maintain strong internal controls within a multi‑company, project‑driven environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting month‑end and year‑end close, managing full‑cycle accounting activities across multiple entities
• Preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial adjustments in accordance with ASPE and GAAP
• Supporting year‑end review and audit requirements
• Maintaining CAPEX and OPEX records, including fixed assets, capital and operating leases, and equipment costs
• Supporting inventory accounting, including adjustments and physical counts
• Performing intercompany reconciliations related to loans, cross‑charges, and invoicing
• Preparing and reconciling HST filings and supporting regulatory and audit requirements
• Monitoring project accounting, including budgets vs. actuals and variance investigation
• Reviewing project labour, subcontractor costs, and expenses to ensure accurate coding and reporting
• Supporting process improvements and strengthening internal controls
• Assisting with the financial oversight of projects throughout their lifecycle
• Providing guidance or review support to junior team members as required

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation completed or in progress (strongly preferred)
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience in a Senior Accountant or similar role
• Strong hands‑on experience with month‑end close and financial reporting
• CAPEX and OPEX experience
• Background in project accounting and/or cost accounting
• Experience in construction, contracting, manufacturing, or similar project‑based industries is an asset
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas)
• Experience working with ERP / accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Effective communication skills when working with operational and project stakeholders
• Ability to manage confidential financial information with discretion

What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive base salary in the $85,000–$90,000 range, plus discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental coverage
• RRSP matching program
• 2 weeks’ vacation plus a Christmas shutdown period
• Standard hours of 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, with flexibility to work 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Fully in‑office role based in Brampton
• Strong emphasis on work‑life balance
• Long‑term development opportunities through exposure to multiple operating companies and capital‑intensive, project‑based activities

What You Need to Do Now

If you meet all the requirements for this role, please apply quoting reference number: 1124573. Thank you in advance for your interest. We regret that we can only respond to candidates chosen for interview.