Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 9:59 AM

Anchored in our purpose to help clients achieve their financial goals, Odlum Brown has remained an independent, full-service investment firm for over 100 years. Wholly owned by its team members, the firm continues its tradition of leadership in the financial community as one of BC’s most respected investment firms.

We have an opportunity for a Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, to join our award-winning firm in the Vancouver office.

This role reports to our Manager, Financial and Regulatory Reporting and works closely with our Finance and Accounting team to handle treasury and general accounting activities for the firm, as well as assist with finance-related projects.

The ideal candidate is an effective communicator with strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a high-volume, deadline-oriented environment. They are committed to providing exemplary client service and bring positive energy whether working independently or problem solving with team members.

• Own and manage the monthly and year-end general ledger close process, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting
• Contribute to the monthly reconciliation process for the firm’s trading activities, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Support the Finance team by maintaining asset schedules, preparing detailed working papers, and contributing to the successful completion of the external audit process

• Prepare internal financial statements and key operational performance reports for management, providing clear insights into financial results and business drivers
• Conduct advanced variance analysis, investigating fluctuations and identifying key drivers impacting financial performance, with actionable recommendations
• Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data to support decision-making, forecasting, and ongoing business and operational initiatives

• Prepare and submit financial reports and regulatory filings required by external regulators and industry stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Conduct research on IFRS and CIRO standards, providing recommendations and supporting the implementation of new or updated regulatory requirements.

• Analyze departmental processes to identify inefficiencies, recommend improvements, and implement procedures to enhance accuracy, scalability, and workflow efficiency
• Write, update, and maintain policies and procedure manuals to ensure consistency, compliance, and alignment with best practices and regulatory expectations
• Act as a key contributor to cross-functional projects and departmental initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders across the firm to drive process improvements and strategic priorities

• Respond to inquiries and requests from advisory and client services teams, providing timely, accurate, and client-focused support
• Support the development of junior team members by providing guidance, knowledge sharing, and informal coaching to build team capability

• Business Partnering – Use our functional knowledge, relationships, and business acumen to collaborate with leaders and stakeholders and align our support to address their goals and challenges
• Data Entry – Review or receive text or other data and then capture or enter that information accurately and efficiently in systems, documents, applications or reports
• Developing Reports – Gather, compile, organize, and present accurate information in structured reports to support sound business decisions or provide insight
• Financial Accounting – Use our knowledge of financial practices and IFRS to record transactions, manage accounts, conduct analysis and reconciliation, create reports, and maintain compliance with…