Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant – Public Accounting / Private Equity & M&A

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

KCG Search is partnering with a growing, acquisition-focused investment organization seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join its finance team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional coming from Big 4 or strong mid-tier public accounting who is ready to take the next step beyond traditional audit and financial reporting.

The position offers exposure to private equity, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), financial due diligence, portfolio company accounting, and corporate finance .

Unlike a traditional Senior Accountant position, this role provides the opportunity to participate in acquisition analysis, evaluate potential investments, support financial reporting, and work alongside senior finance leadership.

If you're currently in public accounting and interested in transitioning into a more dynamic, transaction-driven corporate environment, this could be an excellent next step.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Analysis & M&A Due Diligence

• Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements of potential acquisition targets.
• Perform financial statement analysis, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Evaluate revenue trends, EBITDA performance, working capital requirements, and capital expenditures.
• Analyze accounting policies, quality of earnings, and nonrecurring financial adjustments.
• Support EBITDA normalization, synergy analysis, and acquisition valuation assumptions.
• Participate in management discussions and prepare financial findings for senior leadership.

Transaction Support & Private Equity

• Assist with financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and potential investments.
• Prepare financial analysis, due diligence reports, and investment committee presentations.
• Coordinate financial information and data room requests with internal and external advisors.
• Identify financial, accounting, and operational risks that could impact acquisitions.
• Perform financial modeling support, sensitivity analysis, and scenario testing.
• Gain exposure to portfolio company operations and post-acquisition financial performance.

Financial Reporting & Corporate Accounting

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end closing adjustments.
• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and intercompany balances.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Prepare management reports, financial analysis, and budget-to-actual variance reporting.
• Assist with cash flow monitoring and short-term financial forecasting.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.

Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Support external audits, financial reviews, and audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and established internal controls.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and financial reporting integrity.
• Assist with accounting system enhancements, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Collaborate with finance leadership and external accounting, tax, and legal advisors.

Required Qualifications

• 3–4+ years of progressive public accounting experience , ideally with a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Strong mid-tier public accounting experience will also be considered.
• Strong foundation in financial accounting, audit, and financial statement analysis.
• Excellent understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements and identify trends.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and

KCG is a recruiting firm specializing in direct hire and contract roles within multiple industries and specialities.

Company Description

KCG is a recruiting firm specializing in direct hire and contract roles within multiple industries and specialities.