Franchise Accountant

Vaco; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm based in Toronto is seeking an experienced accounting professional. The role involves preparing and maintaining asset and liability accounts, managing accounts payable, and conducting financial analyses to support operations. Candidates should have a CPA designation or be working towards it, along with 5 years of relevant accounting experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary of $75,000 per year, and candidates must reside in the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounts payable processes and lease accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, reconcile, and maintain asset and liability accounts.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis for operations.
• Maintain lease accounting schedules and support internal controls.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication

Education

CPA designation (or working towards)

Job description

About the Opportunity

• Prepare, reconcile, and maintain asset and liability accounts, ensuring accuracy, IFRS compliance, and timely audit support.
• Process and review accounts payable transactions, support treasury activities, and perform bank and inventory reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly variance analysis for operations and support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Maintain lease accounting schedules, including ROU assets and lease liabilities, ensuring proper classification and compliance.
• Contribute to internal controls by documenting processes, identifying gaps, and supporting system and workflow improvements.

About You

• CPA designation (or working toward completion) with strong knowledge of IFRS and financial accounting principles.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a multi‑entity or operationally complex environment.
• Proficiency in reconciliations, accounts payable processes, and lease accounting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work cross‑functionally.

Salary

$75,000 / Year

How to Apply

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client's requirements for this role.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign‑born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] .

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.