Senior Accountant

Great opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant with public practice and industry experience to join a successful and well-established multi-national company in an exciting and growing industry. This is a newly added headcount driven by continued company growth, increased workload, and a high volume of ongoing projects across the business. The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and continually evolving, offering strong exposure across multiple areas of finance.

It is a strong fit for someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and working in an environment where they can contribute beyond the day-to-day while continuing to broaden their experience.

Our client has a 100-year history and offers a fast-paced, dynamic, and rewarding culture. They continue to scale and evolve, with a strong focus on growth and innovation. Their corporate values are rooted in teamwork, trust, and integrity, creating a collaborative and supportive environment for employees.

The Senior Accountant position reports to the Financial Reporting Manager and is responsible for analyzing financial information, preparing accurate and timely financial reports/statements and ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures. This individual must be a strong team player and be able to communicate with several cross functional roles. This individual requires the ability to understand new concepts, operate in a proactive manner and identify areas for improvement.

• Prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end financial reporting packages and ensure accurate and timely close processes.
• Prepare working papers and reconciliations as assigned.
• Provide accounting support and oversight to the Finance Department and Branch Operations.
• Support the preparation of tax returns and any resulting audits.
• Support and lead year-end audit and review engagements.
• Management and support of the annual budgeting process.
• Treasury management and monitoring of cash flow.
• Respond to ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Investigate and resolve financial transactions and reporting issues.
• Develop, recommend and continuously improve internal controls and processes.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of the operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Financial Reporting Manager.

• Must possess CPA designation or equivalent.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a full cycle accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of ASPE and experience with IFRS an asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems, budgets, and internal controls.
• Excellent proficiency with Excel and relevant accounting software, experience with Epicor an asset.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a commitment to accurate, complete and detail-oriented work.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Sound analytical thinking, problem solving, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Highly flexible and able to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that promote mutually beneficial, respectful, and professional relationships with all levels of an organization.
• Behave ethically and with integrity.

Base salary in the range of $90-95K commensurate with level of experience, skills, and education + a discretionary bonus, robust compensation package including RSP contribution, professional dues and free transit pass- please discuss further with SWIM.

Based in the company’s Vancouver head office. Hybrid working schedule of Mon-Tues-Wed in-office and Thurs-Fri remote.

This Senior Accountant search is moving very quickly, and interviews start soon! SWIM is presenting candidates directly to the hiring team for review. If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' to send us your resume. Thank you!

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