Senior Accountant

Driven Brands Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Driven Brands is seeking a Senior Accountant to support our Franchise Business segment, handling bank reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and internal controls. The role requires accurate financial processing, adherence to GAAP, and timely reporting. Candidates should bring 3–5 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Oracle ERP familiarity, and strong Excel skills for data analysis. The position is on site in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Experience extracting data from ERP systems such as Oracle is preferred.
• Proficient with Excel, including pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Manage bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close.
• Maintain balance sheet and income statement account integrity.
• Prepare accounting entries and maintain supporting workpapers.
• Document internal controls and support close checklists.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance and operations teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel (Pivot Tables)

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP (Oracle)

Job description

Company: Driven Brands
Driven Brands is North America's largest automotive services company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1‑800‑Radiator & A/C®, Auto Glass Now®, and CARSTAR®.

Our vision is to fuel the pursuit with the simplest, most convenient, and most reliable car care experience. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands is more than a workplace. We’re a launchpad — for careers, for dreams, and for people driven to do great things.

Every day, we fuel the pursuit — for our customers chasing life’s moments, for our franchisees building lasting legacies, and for each other as we grow, lead, and succeed together.

Performance matters. We take pride in it. We own it. We show up for one another and for our communities.

Because at Driven Brands, we’re not just fixing cars. We’re building futures, unlocking potential, and fueling what’s possible — together.

Job Description

Driven Brands’ Accounting Department is looking for a Senior Accountant who wants to make a difference! Reporting to the Accounting Manager and supporting our Franchise Business segment, this role is responsible for bank reconciliations, journal entries, month‑end close, and internal controls.

How You Will Own It

• Take ownership of assigned GL accounts and ensure accuracy, understanding, and consistency of application and compliance with GAAP
• Responsible for performing various month‑end/quarter‑end close activities to meet accounting close deadlines, including journal entry preparation and submission and preparation of appropriate support
• Reconcile and maintain the integrity of the assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Create, upload, and modify accounting entries into the accounting system and maintain workpapers in accordance with GAAP and company policies and procedures
• Document internal controls surrounding the tasks performed to ensure completion of close checklist
• Establish productive relationships within the accounting team and other departments
• Provide accurate and timely responses to requests from internal customers including accounting, finance, and operations
• Assist with other ad‑hoc projects as necessary

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience obtaining and analyzing data from an ERP system (Oracle experience preferred, but not required)
• Proficient with Excel (including pivot tables)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Effective time‑management skills
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work well on a team, and a positive disposition
• Ability to follow instruction and complete assignments in a timely manner

Added Fuel If You Have

• Oracle Cloud Experience
• Active CPA license, pursuing CPA
• Knowledge of US GAAP Standards and SOX Compliance

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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