Senior Accountant

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to support statutory financial reporting and audit coordination across their North American operations. This role is part of a broader international finance team and offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with shared services, project teams, and regional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with financial reporting requirements. This a a permanent role, and is hybrid, 2 days a week in office in Toronto.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review statutory financial statements, including disclosures in line with IFRS or local GAAP

Coordinate audit deliverables and ensure timely responses to audit requests

Develop and maintain detailed documentation of financial reporting processes and internal controls

Support ongoing improvements to reporting accuracy, process efficiency, and internal control effectiveness

Assist in oversight of work-in-progress (WIP) processes and financial data review

Collaborate with departments that contribute to the financial close and reporting cycles

Provide ad hoc support on finance-related projects and company initiatives

Contribute to building a culture of innovation by challenging existing processes and identifying areas for improvement

Act as a key support to the audit lead, ensuring high standards of responsiveness and accuracy

Requirements:

CPA designation (or equivalent) with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

At least 4 years of relevant experience in financial reporting or statutory accounting

Solid understanding of accounting principles and experience applying them to real-world scenarios

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, or SaaS-based platforms)