Corporate Accountant - Toronto - Financial Services

Michael Page International (Canada); Old Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join their team. This hybrid role involves mentoring junior staff, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with regulations. With a clear path to managerial roles, the position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work closely with industry experts.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Internal mobility opportunities

Hybrid position

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or corporate accounting role.
• CPA designation or actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior staff in month-end procedures.
• Prepare quarterly performance reports and variance analysis.
• Drive process improvements for department efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

• An opportunity to grow within a reputable Toronto-based Private Equity firm
• A hybrid position with the office located in the Financial District

About Our Client

Our client is a Toronto-based private equity firm.

Job Description

Month-End & Reconciliation:

• Mentor junior staff in month-end procedures.
• Review and approve account reconciliations for accuracy.

Financial Transactions & Reporting:

• Assist with quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Post journal entries and review subledgers for AR/AP accuracy.
• Review billable expenses and authorise vendor payments.

Tax, Audit & Compliance:

• Review taxable benefits and employee advances.
• Assist with audits and tax reporting.
• Ensure compliance with OSC regulations.

Budgeting & Analysis:

• Prepare quarterly performance reports and variance analysis.
• Assist with annual budgets and forecasts.

Process Improvement & Collaboration:

• Drive process improvements for department efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Fund Accounting and Portfolio Finance.
• Support the Controller with various tasks.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or a similar hands-on corporate accounting role within industry.
• Working experience with Partnerships Accounting is preferred.
• CPA designation or actively working towards obtaining it.
• Experience in private equity, investment management, or financial services is preferred.
• Previous experience with QuickBooks Desktop is a plus.
• Excellent comprehension and communication abilities.

What's on Offer

An opportunity to for internal-mobility with a clear path to Manager

Working closely with an experienced team of industry experts

Competitive compensation package

A hybrid position