Accountant
Location: Toronto, Ontario (4 days a week onsite)
Language: Strong written and spoken English communication skills
Employment Type: Contract, 3 months +
Background Check Requirement: Reference check and background check required
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced accounting professional who enjoy improving processes, and driving financial accuracy? Our client, an established organization in the services industry, is seeking a Supervisor, Accounting to oversee key financial operations and support ongoing business growth.
In this role, you'll lead a collaborative accounting team, work closely with finance leaders, and contribute to accurate financial reporting and operational improvements. It's an opportunity to combine your technical expertise with your passion for developing people.
What's in it for You
- Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives, and comprehensive benefits.
- A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values professional growth.
- Opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and career advancement.
- Exposure to cross-functional projects, acquisitions, and process improvements.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead your team: You'll establish priorities, coach accounting professionals, and support their development.
- Oversee financial reporting: You'll manage month-end and quarter-end close activities, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting.
- Strengthen financial controls: You'll maintain accurate financial records, review general ledger reconciliations, and improve internal controls.
- Manage asset accounting: You'll oversee capital assets, IFRS 16 leases, depreciation, and intangible asset reporting.
- Partner across departments: You'll collaborate with FP&A and business leaders on budgeting, variance analysis, and financial improvements.
- Support growth initiatives: You'll contribute to acquisition activities, accounting integrations, and process enhancements.
Skills and Qualifications
- 5–8 years of post-qualification accounting experience, including financial reporting and general ledger close.
- CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and accounting standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Advanced Excel skills, with SAP and BlackLine experience considered assets.
- Collaborative leadership style and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Why Partner with Altis
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