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Senior Accountant

Full-time

Hays

Your new company  

As a Senior Accountant, you will report directly to the Director of Finance and play a key role in overseeing the organization’s financial reporting, analysis, and accounting operations. This is a hands-on role suited for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys ownership, operates with a high degree of independence, and collaborates closely with operational and leadership teams in a growing, project-driven environment. 

Your new role  

Core Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Lead full-cycle accounting including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results to senior leadership

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger across multiple business units

• Oversee intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations

• Manage fixed assets, amortization schedules, and capital project accounting

• Prepare internal financial dashboards and KPI reporting to support operational decision-making

• Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements for internal and external stakeholders

Financial Planning, Analysis & Budgeting

• Assist with the development of annual budgets and multi-year financial forecasts

• Perform variance, trend, and margin analysis with actionable insights and recommendations

• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management

• Partner closely with operations teams to support project tracking, cost allocations, and performance monitoring

• Review and analyze project profitability, forecast accuracy, and cost overruns

• Translate financial results into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders

Regulatory Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls

• Ensure accurate and timely government remittances including HST, payroll taxes, WSIB, EHT, and other statutory filings

• Assist with year-end audit preparation, including working papers and auditor support

• Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and documentation

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement

• Act as a subject-matter expert for the accounting and ERP systems

• Mentor and support junior accounting or administrative staff as required

• Provide guidance and training on financial processes to non-finance teams

• Support cross-functional initiatives that improve financial visibility and operational effectiveness

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned related to the role

What you'll need to succeed  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• CPA designation (or actively working toward completion) strongly preferred

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience; multi-entity or small-business experience considered an asset

• Strong expertise in ASPE and full-cycle accounting

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modelling

• Experience in construction, real estate development, property management, or project-based accounting preferred

• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Demonstrated mentorship or informal leadership experience is an asset

What you'll get in return  

• Salary: $80,000–$105,000 CAD, based on experience

• Schedule: Fully onsite, Monday to Friday in Woodstock

• Vacation: 3 weeks

• Stable, hands-on role with meaningful ownership and visibility

• Opportunity to influence processes and support business growth

What you need to do now  

If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly.

Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

This posting represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

AI tools may be used as part of the screening process.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago

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