Accountant

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,083 - 60,614; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Toronto is seeking an experienced Accountant for a hands-on contract role focused on regional finance analysis. The role involves interpreting balance sheets, collaborating with finance teams, and supporting financial initiatives within a small team. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in the banking sector, and a university degree is mandatory. This hybrid position offers flexibility with four days onsite.

Qualifications

• 5 years of overall experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in the banking sector is required.
• CPA or CFA certification would be a nice addition.

Responsibilities

• Interpret balance sheets and provide analysis.
• Work with the product control team on financial reviews.
• Collaborate with regional finance teams to conduct analysis.
• Analyze regional profit and loss statements.
• Support change in process initiatives through financial analysis.

Skills

Balance sheet analysis and interpretation

Regional profit and loss (PnL) analysis

Financial analytics

Ability to interpret financial statements

Education

University degree

Tools

Python scripting

Macros

Job description

Accountant

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid - 4 days on site

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Extension Possible: Yes
• Conversion Possible: Yes
• Start: As Soon As Possible
• Shift / Schedule: Monday to Friday, core business hours
• Pay rate: C$32 - 44/hr

Job Summary

This is a hands‑on contract role with a product control team working on regional finance analysis. The Accountant involves interpreting balance sheets and collaborating with regional finance teams. The role requires a personable approach to interact with stakeholders and finance‑related teams, with focus on understanding the balance sheet of TDS and underlying businesses. The assignment is part of a change in process for upfront analysis within a small team of 1 to 2 people directly, embedded in a larger team of 10. The contractor will have access to customer data.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret balance sheets and provide analysis
• Work with the product control team on financial reviews
• Collaborate with regional finance teams
• Conduct upfront analysis from a regional view of profit and loss
• Analyze and interpret regional profit and loss statements
• Understand entity structure and revenue transfer mechanisms
• Support change in process initiatives through financial analysis

Education Requirements

• University degree (mandatory)

Certifications

• CPA or CFA (nice to have)

Required Experience

• 5 years of overall experience in accounting or finance
• Banking sector experience

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Capital markets experience and product knowledge of capital markets
• Regional tax experience

MUST-HAVE Hard Skills

• Balance sheet analysis and interpretation
• Regional profit and loss (PnL) analysis
• Financial analytics
• Ability to interpret financial statements
• Understanding of financial processes and regional finance structures

NICE-TO-HAVE Skills

• Capital Markets product knowledge
• Tech capabilities: Python scripting, Macros
• Regional tax experience

About the Company

Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, we help clients thrive in today's evolving market.

About GTT – GTT is a minority‑owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American‑owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.