Senior Accountant

Requisition Number: 1338

Terms of Employment: Permanent Full-Time

Location: Head Office

Employment Address: 700 – 2235 Sheppard Ave E, Toronto ON M2J 5B5

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 37.5-hour work week

Vacancy: 1

Language: English

Hiring Range: $71,059 – $ 75,974 annually

About Mount Pleasant Group:

Mount Pleasant Group (MPG) is a not‑for‑profit organization that has been dedicated to serving families in the Greater Toronto Area since 1826. MPG comprises of two affiliated entities: the Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries (MPGC) and Canadian Memorial Services (CMS). Together, they deliver comprehensive death care services with compassion and professionalism. MPGC owns and operates ten cemeteries and four crematoriums across the GTA, while CMS provides funeral services at nine locations, including funeral centres within MPGC cemeteries and standalone facilities known as The Simple Alternative.

As a trusted community partner and environmental steward, MPG is committed to innovation, leveraging new trends and advancements in technology while upholding our long‑standing values. Our team takes pride in the meaningful work we do every day, helping families navigate life's most challenging moments with care and respect.

Our Vision: A world where dignified, inclusive, innovative and trustworthy death‑related planning and care are accessible to everyone.

Our Mission: MPG will serve the diverse clients and communities of yesterday, today and tomorrow with excellence and compassion to meet all their death care needs.

Our Values: Inclusiveness
• Transparency
• Innovation
• Dependability
• Compassion

At Mount Pleasant Group, we believe our strength lies in the passion and diversity of our people, and we deeply value the unique skills, perspectives, and experiences each individual brings to our team. We are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to be their authentic selves. By embracing inclusivity, we aim to build a workforce that collaborates meaningfully and reflects the richly diverse communities we are privileged to serve.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including those from underrepresented groups, to apply and join us in advancing our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About the Position:

The Senior Accountant is a key member of our Finance team, responsible for overseeing assigned financial processes and accounting subsystems, including areas such as accounts receivable, banking operations, treasury, fixed assets, endowments, and pre‑need accounting. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records through reconciliations, reporting, analysis, and compliance activities, while supporting month‑end and year‑end processes. The Senior Accountant works closely with Finance leadership and cross‑functional stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, enhance financial controls, and support the organization's operational and strategic objectives.

The ideal candidate is a detail‑oriented accounting professional who combines strong technical expertise with analytical thinking, sound judgment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a health care spending account
• Wellness resources and benefits including a wellness spending account
• Defined contribution pension plan with employer match
• RRSP & TFSA options
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Internal training and development opportunities, including job shadowing and a mentorship program, and access to an Educational Assistance Program
• Paid vacation days plus additional personal paid days off
• Hybrid work environment
• Annua…