Senior Accountant

Villeneuve; Hearst; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Villeneuve is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to manage general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting for our Ontario operations, including KPI reporting and supporting the Financial Director on strategic initiatives.

You will lead a small finance team, ensure strong internal controls, handle inventory costing for aggregates projects, supervise AP/AR/payroll, and collaborate with operations to optimize costs while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum of five (5) years progressive accounting experience with two (2) years supervisory experience.
• Experience in construction, aggregates, mining, or related industries is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of financial accounting, reporting and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and execute month-end and year-end closings.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with supporting schedules.
• Manage journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist Financial Director with strategic financial initiatives.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Support external audits and regulatory reviews; identify automation opportunities.
• Monitor inventory accounting and valuation for pits, quarries, and stockpiles.
• Coordinate fixed asset register, depreciation and capital expenditure documentation.
• Supervise finance staff; promote teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Handle corporate administration, insurance coordination, and regulatory filings.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial accounting

Internal controls

Excel proficient

ERP / Accounting software

Payroll administration

Inventory accounting

Budgeting & reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications, complemented by a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Maintain the general ledger, execute month-end and year-end closings, and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with supporting schedules. Manage journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet/account reconciliations (bank, credit card, loans), while assisting the Financial Director with strategic financial initiatives.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

Maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and legislation. Support external audit and regulatory reviews while identifying opportunities to automate processes, improve efficiencies, and strengthen controls.

Aggregate Inventory & Capital Assets

Monitor inventory quantities and valuation for pits, quarries, and stockpiles; reconcile production, transfer, sales, and usage reports

Investigate variances with operations, maintain costing methodologies, and support annual counts and audits

Assist management in evaluating inventory levels, production costs, and inventory turnover

Maintain the fixed asset register (acquisitions, disposals, transfers, depreciation), coordinate annual review, and ensure capital expenditures are documented and approved

Team Supervision & Operational Support

Supervise, coach, and support the finance department staff in their daily activities—setting clear priorities and enforcing strong internal controls across all sub-ledgers while driving teamwork, accountability, performance development, and continuous improvement.

Compliance, Insurance & Corporate Administration

Maintain registrations and compliance on corporate, government, customer, and industry platforms (DriveON, CARM, and others as assigned), including permits, licenses, and regulatory filings

Coordinate insurance renewals, certificates, coverage monitoring (equipment, fleet, facilities, liability, bonding), and claims support

Administer corporate credit cards, cell phones, assigned assets, and employee allowance programs in line with policy and budget

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned, consistent with the scope of the position, the employee’s qualifications, and operational needs.

Qualifications / Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience and two (2) years of supervisory or team leadership experience.

Experience in construction, aggregates, transportation, mining, or heavy equipment industries is considered a strong asset.

Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Demonstrated experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll administration, including applicable payroll legislation and statutory remittance requirements.

Experience in inventory accounting, inventory valuation, cost accounting, and cost control.

Knowledge of capital asset accounting, fixed asset management, and depreciation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Demonstrated leadership, team development, delegation, and communication skills.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, allocate resources, and meet deadlines efficiently.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.

High standards of accuracy, attention to detail, professional judgment, integrity, and confidentiality.