Senior Accountant

Job Title:
Senior Accountant

Location:
Toronto, Ontario

Industry: Financial Services (Family Office)

About the Role

We are partnering with a private, multi-entity family office seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations across a diverse portfolio of entities, trusts, and investments.

This role offers close interaction with senior leadership and exposure to a broad range of investment activities. It is well-suited for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing operational accounting with more complex financial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple entities, including corporations and trusts
• Record all financial transactions, including multi-currency and investment activity
• Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and year-end adjustments

Investments & Multi-Entity Tracking

• Record and monitor investment activity across various asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, partnerships)
• Account for foreign exchange and cross-border transactions
• Track and reconcile intercompany balances and transactions

Cash Management & Payments

• Oversee day-to-day cash flow and banking activities
• Prepare and process payments, including wires and other disbursements
• Ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, and controls are maintained

Accounts Payable & Administration

• Process invoices and maintain well-organized financial records
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and supported
• Assist with administrative and ad hoc financial responsibilities as needed

Year-End & Tax Support

• Prepare year-end working papers and account reconciliations
• Coordinate with external advisors on corporate, trust, and personal tax filings
• Compile documentation and respond to audit and tax-related requests

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation (or equivalent) required
• Experience in full-cycle accounting within a multi-entity, family office, or similar environment
• Strong accounting foundation with the ability to manage complex transactions
• Exposure to investment accounting and multi-currency environments
• Proficiency with accounting systems (e.g., Quick Books or similar) and advanced Excel skills
• Working knowledge of Canadian tax principles is an asset

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on, detail-oriented professional comfortable balancing routine and complex work
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to operate with discretion and handle sensitive financial information
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• Self-motivated individual with an ownership mindset and the ability to work independently