Senior Accountant

Paladin Security; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company in Canada is seeking an experienced Finance professional to join their Financial Reporting team. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, conducting variance analyses, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 4 years in accounting and a CPA designation is an asset. This full-time role offers a chance to grow within a company awarded for its culture and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits program

Path for growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years progressive work experience in accounting.
• Proven ability to support production of financial statements compliant with ASPE.
• Experience managing accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the close off process and prepare monthly consolidated financial statements.
• Conduct variance analysis of actual performance against budget and forecast.
• Liaise between finance and non-finance teams to support data collection.
• Mentor and supervise accounting staff.

Skills

Proficiency with ERP software

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Positive attitude

Education

CPA professional accounting designation

Job description

Overview

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE ! The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Job Skills / Requirements

We are looking for a driven individual to join our Finance team and be a key member of our Financial Reporting department. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing multiple tasks in a busy work environment, proficiency working with ERP software and a willingness to learn. We are looking for someone with a positive can-do attitude who takes pride in their work and is looking to grow their career with one of Canada’s best managed companies!

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the close off process and prepare monthly consolidated financial statements and related schedules and notes
• Conduct variance analysis of actual performance against budget and forecast
• Liaise between finance and non-finance teams to support data collection, cross company initiatives, infrastructure development and process improvements
• Support accounting research to provide recommendations, ensuring the Company complies with all areas of ASPE and in accordance with established Paladin policies and procedures
• Liaise with external auditors to provide them with the necessary information for the annual audit
• Ensure appropriate systems and controls are implemented and maintained, and lead on any system implementation impacting financial systems
• Provide mentorship and supervise accounting staff
• Identify, evaluate, and implement technology-driven solutions that optimize workflows, reduce costs, and increase productivity across departments
• Assist with ad-hoc projects and other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years progressive work experience in accounting
• Proven track record in supporting the production of financial statements compliant with ASPE
• CPA professional accounting designation is an asset
• Track record of managing deliverables from multiple parties to meet challenging deadlines
• Collaborative approach to leading an accounting team in finding creative solutions to daily issues
• Demonstrated ability in leading teams to manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and month-end close processes

Application Details:

Deadline: November 30, 2025 @ 1700 hours

As one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, boasting Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Paladin is Canada’s leading security company, with services and superior expertise that span all types of protection. Our outstanding people, ongoing training, state-of-the-art technology, advanced monitoring stations and passion for customer service excellence enable us to provide the most responsive and effective customer service in the industry.

Paladin was established in 1976 to provide basic Security Officer services. From modest beginnings with four employees and one contract, Paladin has grown into one of the largest security companies in Canada with offices from coast to coast.

Top Reasons to Join the Paladin Team:

• Awarded company culture
• Promotion from within
• Flexible work/life balance
• Leading comprehensive benefits program
• Clear path for growth

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

This is a Full-Time position