Senior Accountant; On-Site

Bio Syent Pharma is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in Mississauga. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is eager to grow professionally.

If you are analytical, organized, and comfortable working both independently and cross-functionally, we’d love to hear from you.

About Bio Syent:

We are a Canadian company listed on TSXV with an appreciable track record for growth and innovation located in Mississauga.

Bio Syent is focused on commercializing products that provide a distinguishable benefit to patients and their healthcare providers and is known for its ability to introduce new products effectively and efficiently to the Canadian market.

Bio Syent is a profitable growth-oriented specialty pharmaceutical company focused on in-licensing or acquiring innovative pharmaceutical products that have been successfully developed, are proven safe and effective, and have track records of improving the lives of patients.

We’re proud to be recognized for our consistent growth and performance. Our company was named to the GROWTH 500 list for eight consecutive years, with the most recent recognition in 2020. We’ve also been featured on the TSX Venture 50 list four times, most recently in 2024 - a reflection of our continued momentum and success in the market.

We’re looking for talented people who are ready to contribute, grow, and be part of what comes next.

About the Role:

As the Senior Accountant, below are some of what you will do:

• Manage general ledger activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Review and approve inventory-related entries posted to the General Ledger
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances
• Prepare, review, and publish accurate and timely management reports
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules
• Mentor and review work completed by accounting staff
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency
• Maintain month-end closing schedules and supporting documentation
• Provide backup support to team members as needed
• Collaborate with finance, sales, marketing, and other departments

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation preferred; candidates actively pursuing CPA certification will also be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of hands-on general ledger experience
• Strong experience in financial and/or management reporting
• Exposure to month-end closing processes
• Knowledge of HST accounting and HST returns
• Solid understanding of Canadian GAAP and Canadian tax regulations
• Advanced Excel and strong systems skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Assets:

• Experience with Sage/ACCPAC

Key Competencies

• Team Player: Works effectively in a diverse, cross-functional environment
• Organized & Strategic: Strong prioritization skills with an understanding of timing and impact
• Strong Communicator: Clearly presents ideas, analysis, and recommendations to senior management and colleagues
• Analytical Thinker: Logical problem solver with high attention to detail
• Hands-On Professional: Comfortable executing daily accounting tasks while discussing high-level financial reporting outputs

How We Hire & Compensation

Compensation will be based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications. The compensation range for this role is $70,000 – $85,000. The role is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as participation in the Bonus Program.

At Bio Syent, we do not use AI to screen applications or select candidates for interviews. Every application is reviewed by a member of our hiring team.

Our recruitment process uses the Fitzii application system, which may employ artificial intelligence (AI) to support application screening.

Our Benefits

At Bio Syent, employees are our most important asset.…