Job Description

Senior Accountant –  Asset Management 

Location: Downtown Toronto 
Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential to Extend or Go Permanent)
Work Style: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote

Summary:

We are grateful to partner within the broader public sector to join a dynamic and evolving financial services team in the heart of Toronto! We’re seeking a versatile, detail-oriented Senior Accountant with a substantial investment accounting and loan management background to help us build a brand-new asset management function.

Skills:

• Lead full-cycle accounting support for investment and loan management operations.
• Handle month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations and journal entries.
• Extract and interpret complex data from legal loan agreements and financial contracts.
• Support the setup of an asset management function – build from scratch with expert input.
• Ensure timely communications, compliance, and follow-through on key financial deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and report directly to the Head of FP&A.

Qualification: 

• 5+ years of accounting experience within investment, asset management, or loan financing.
• CPA designation is a strong asset (or equivalent experience in investment accounting).
• Solid understanding of loan structures, guarantees, and governance terms.
• Prior experience with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency required).
• Ability to read and understand contracts, audit statements, and financial agreements.
• Self-starter mindset — you’re comfortable without pre-set processes and can offer fresh insights.