The posting
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Accountant, Reporting and Consolidation (Remote) based in Canada.
As a Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in corporate accounting, financial reporting, and consolidation activities within a global, multi-entity environment. You will own important aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered on time. The role combines general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, intercompany accounting, foreign currency reporting, and audit support. You will partner closely with senior finance leadership to investigate discrepancies, resolve accounting issues, and strengthen reporting processes. This position offers meaningful autonomy, exposure to complex accounting activities, and opportunities to improve systems and processes. It is an ideal opportunity for an analytical and proactive accounting professional who values collaboration, continuous learning, and purpose-driven work.
Accountabilities
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, reconciliations, close schedules, supporting documentation, and financial reporting deliverables.
- Prepare financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash-flow statements, as well as recurring reporting packages, supporting schedules, account analyses, variance explanations, and consolidation materials.
- Own intercompany and consolidation accounting activities, including intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, cross-entity entries, multi-entity consolidation, and investigation and resolution of intercompany differences.
- Prepare foreign currency accounting entries and supporting schedules, including FX translation, remeasurement, and related reconciliations for applicable entities.
- Support statutory and multi-country accounting and reporting by preparing entity-level schedules, supporting local reporting requirements, responding to local-provider requests, and reconciling local reporting with the general ledger.
- Perform investment accounting activities, including investment entries, realized and unrealized gain or loss calculations, reconciliations, supporting schedules, and coordination of required source information.
- Prepare audit, tax, and compliance schedules for assigned accounting areas, respond to information requests, maintain thorough documentation, and support the resolution of accounting questions.
- Review accounting work prepared by other team members when required, providing appropriate oversight and ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting workflows, documentation, and automation while supporting greater efficiency and control.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
- 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with knowledge of IFRS considered an advantage.
- Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems; experience with Sage Intacct is preferred.
- Experience in a multi-entity, multi-currency, or global accounting environment is highly desirable.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, with experience using accounting automation or reporting tools considered an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to investigate discrepancies, research accounting issues, develop solutions, and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and take ownership of assigned accounting processes.
- Proactive, self-directed approach with a strong sense of accountability and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrated ability to identify opportunities, develop new approaches, and take initiative in improving processes.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to establish credibility quickly and work effectively with colleagues across functions and levels.
- Intellectual curiosity, openness to different perspectives, and a genuine interest in continuous learning and professional development.
- CPA or equivalent international accounting designation is preferred.
- Experience working within a nonprofit, social enterprise, or other mission-driven organization is desirable.
- Willingness to travel occasionally, potentially around twice per year, for company retreats or team meetings.
- Competitive annual compensation ranging from CAD 85,000 to CAD 110,000.
- Fully remote work opportunity within Canada, with eligibility for candidates based in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Ontario, or Nova Scotia, or candidates willing to relocate to one of these provinces.
- Flexible scheduling and remote-work flexibility designed to support work-life balance.
- Generous time-off policies, including vacation, holidays, and other forms of leave.
- Comprehensive wellness programs and resources supporting employee well-being.
- Competitive benefits and recognition programs designed to reward contributions and achievements.
- Professional development opportunities, including training programs and tuition reimbursement.
- Opportunities for career advancement and continuous learning in a global, purpose-driven environment.
- Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture with employee resource groups, town halls, team activities, volunteer opportunities, and initiatives supporting equity, diversity, and belonging.
- Opportunity to contribute to work with meaningful social impact, supporting educational, economic, and professional pathways for people around the world.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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