Job Description
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to support statutory financial reporting and audit coordination across their North American operations. This role is part of a broader international finance team and offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with shared services, project teams, and regional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and maintain compliance with financial reporting requirements. This a a permanent role, and is hybrid, 2 days a week in office in Toronto.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review statutory financial statements, including disclosures in line with IFRS or local GAAP
- Coordinate audit deliverables and ensure timely responses to audit requests
- Develop and maintain detailed documentation of financial reporting processes and internal controls
- Support ongoing improvements to reporting accuracy, process efficiency, and internal control effectiveness
- Assist in oversight of work-in-progress (WIP) processes and financial data review
- Collaborate with departments that contribute to the financial close and reporting cycles
- Provide ad hoc support on finance-related projects and company initiatives
- Contribute to building a culture of innovation by challenging existing processes and identifying areas for improvement
- Act as a key support to the audit lead, ensuring high standards of responsiveness and accuracy
Requirements:
- CPA designation (or equivalent) with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
- At least 4 years of relevant experience in financial reporting or statutory accounting
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and experience applying them to real-world scenarios
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, or SaaS-based platforms)