Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Dartmouth, NS

Reference # HL-IRS-7956

Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Their team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history. Having constructed over 80% of Canada's Navy at sea today, they are committed to building the next generation of combatant vessels for those who bravely serve.

Now, we are partnering with them in the search for a Senior Accountant to join their team and contribute to their growth in Dartmouth.

The purpose of this position is to lead and manage a portion of Irving Shipbuilding's financial accounting and reporting. This is done through detailed analysis of the company's accounting records and discussions with the business. This position creates trust in the financial records of the company and helps develop junior staff.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing period end journal entries and accruals, analysis of results, and invoice coding.
• Mentoring junior staff through task assignment, review and debrief.
• Meeting with the business to gain knowledge of what is happening in the business and to discuss accounting impacts.
• Leading business initiatives to improve efficiencies within the business and strengthen controls.
• Preparing corporate and management reports.
• Other duties as assigned as needed.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• CPA designation.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• In depth knowledge of accounting principles.
• In depth knowledge/experience in financial reporting.
• Highly self-motivated, innately curious, and solutions focused.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Post-designation experience, some indirect management experience (co-op students).
• Ability to discuss financial reporting issues to different audiences in manners that will be understood.

If you are a CPA looking to join Irving's impactful and growing team, don't miss out on this opportunity! Connect with us to learn more or apply now.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/17431828472020000008zkh

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Senior Consultant, at jozon@kbrs.ca. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.