Senior Accountant, Operations

Senior Accountant, Operations (Retirement Homes)

Location: Vaughan (4 days in office)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Newly created role

About the Opportunity

Our client, a rapidly growing operator in the retirement home sector, is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant, Operations to support financial reporting across a portfolio of retirement residences.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, growth-oriented organisation where you will play a critical role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting timelines, and supporting ongoing expansion.

The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, this role is focused on day-to-day financial operations and monthly reporting for multiple retirement homes. The position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a hands-on, operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements for multiple operating entities, including:
• Income statements
• Balance sheets
• Variance analysis (actual vs. budget)
• Support budget development and monitoring
• Perform month-end close activities, including:
• General ledger reconciliation
• Cash, AR, and liability review
• Analyse and report on:
• Revenue streams (e.g., accommodation, ancillary services)
• Operating expenses
• Capital expenditures and maintenance spend
• Ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and client-ready
• Work with accounting systems (currently Point Click Care , with flexibility for alternatives)

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• 3–7+ years of hands-on accounting experience
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
• CPA designation is not required

Industry Experience (Preferred but Not Required)

• Retirement homes or long-term care
• Property management / multi-residential
• Hospitality / hotel operations
• Real estate or asset-based businesses

Technical Skills

• Strong financial reporting and reconciliation skills
• Experience preparing and analysing budgets
• Comfortable working with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Quick Books, similar)

Key Attributes

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable working in a growing, fast-paced environment
• Primarily in-office role (4–5 days/week)
• Flexibility for occasional remote work (e.g., month-end deadlines)
• Flexible schedule options; outcome-focused environment
• Competitive base salary (anticipated range: $80,000 – $120,000, based on experience)
• Employer-supported RSP matching programme
• Dental coverage (shared premium)

Why This Role?

• Join a high-growth organisation in a stable and meaningful sector
• Gain exposure to multi-site operations and business expansion
• Play a key role in building scalable financial processes
• Work directly with senior leadership in a lean, agile environment