Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Project & General Accounting(Newly Created Role – )

Location:

Brampton, ON (Fully In‑Office)
Your Newpany Our client is a well‑established constructionpany based in Brampton, with a strong track record supporting large‑scale residential,mercial, 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 aplex 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 operatingpanies. This is a hands‑on role suited to an experienced accounting professional who can work independently, reviewplex transactions, and help maintain strong internal controls within a multipany, 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 intepany 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 designationpleted 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

Effectivemunication skills when working with operational and project stakeholders

Ability to manage confidential financial information with discretion

What You’ll Get in Return

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 operatingpanies 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.

This posting is not for an existing vacancy with the organization.

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#1124573 - Alistair Houghton