Accountant - Expert

Position: Accountant - Expert - 99812-1
Our client in the financial services sector is seeking a highly experienced Accountant – Expert to join their Finance Controllership team within the Line of Business responsible for the integrity of financial reporting. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in high-volume, detail-oriented environments and enjoys driving process improvement.
The Accountant – Expert will play a critical role in supporting excess work demands, with a strong focus on loan accounting review, financial analysis, and investigative accounting. Working closely with senior leadership, this role reports into the Finance Controllership function and partners with stakeholders across Canadian Commercial and Corporate Banking units.
This is a 6-month contract with a high possibility of extension and a potential opportunity for conversion, depending on performance and business needs.
Work Model:
Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite (Monday, Tuesday, plus one floating day)
If you are a driven, detail-oriented Accountant – Expert who enjoys working with large data sets and influencing financial reporting integrity, this is a career-elevating opportunity.

Advantages

• High visibility role with exposure to senior leadership and VP-level stakeholders

• Strong opportunity for contract extension based on performance

• Potential pathway toward longer-term opportunities for high performers

• Work on meaningful financial reporting and loan accounting initiatives

• Collaborative team environment (7 onshore team members)

• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement initiatives

• Experience with in a leading financial services controllership function
This is an ideal role for a seasoned Accountant – Expert who wants both operational depth and strategic exposure.

Responsibilities

• Executing loan contract accounting reviews to eliminate backlog

• Ensuring the integrity of loan ledgers and reported financial amounts

• Performing financial analysis, investigating variances, and explaining results

• Investigating accounting and/or process-related issues

• Supporting month-end close activities and resolving ad hoc issues during close

• Performing reconciliations and other accounting-related tasks as required

• Contributing to process improvement initiatives within the controllership function

• Working independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders

Qualifications
Must Haves

• 7+ years of relevant experience within financial services institutions

• Strong hands-on accounting experience (not academic/theoretical only)

• Advanced Excel proficiency (formulas, VBA, Macros)

• Experience working with large volumes of financial data

• Proven ability to investigate accounting issues and improve processes

• Strong attention to detail and analytical capability

• Excellent communication skills in English

• Self-driven, independent, and results-oriented mindset

Nice to Haves

• Experience with loan loss provisions and insurance accounting

• Familiarity with General Ledger applications (e.g., Peoplesoft, SAP, Oracle)

• Knowledge of financial controls environments

• CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards

• ACBS system knowledge

• Experience with in controllership environments

Summary
If you are an experienced Accountant – Expert looking for a high-impact contract within a finance controllership team, this opportunity offers the perfect blend of technical depth, senior leadership exposure, and potential long-term growth.
As a recruitment partner, we are excited to connect with driven finance professionals who bring strong financial institution experience, advanced Excel capability, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Accountant – Expert and gain valuable exposure within a dynamic financial reporting environment.

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