Senior Accountant

Kassen Recruitment; Orangeville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kassen Recruitment seeks a Senior Accountant for a broad business leadership role in manufacturing and distribution. You will partner with senior leadership, drive process improvements, and support strategic projects across finance, operations, and systems initiatives.

The role emphasizes financial leadership, data-driven decision-making, and managing remote teams while scaling systems and processes to support growth.

Qualifications

• CPA candidate or new CPA with strong public accounting foundation.
• 3-7 years of progressive experience in finance, ops, or public accounting.
• Big Four experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and enhancement of financial and operational processes.
• Analyze performance, profitability, and key operating metrics for decisions.
• Assist budgeting, pricing analysis, contract review, and financial planning.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement scalable improvements.
• Lead remote accounting and operations teams and coordinate cross-functionally.
• Support ERP implementations and process documentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA designation completed or in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management

Job description

A growing organization in the manufacturing and distribution sector is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure across finance, operations, process improvement, systems implementation, and business strategy. The position is ideal for a CPA candidate or newly designated CPA looking to leverage a strong public accounting foundation in a business-facing leadership role.

About The Role

Reporting directly to senior leadership, this position will serve as a key business partner supporting operational and financial initiatives across the organization. The successful candidate will help drive process improvements, support strategic projects, oversee remote teams, and contribute to the development of scalable systems and operational frameworks that support business growth.

What You’ll Do

Financial Leadership & Business Operations

• Support the development and enhancement of financial and operational processes across the organization
• Analyze business performance, profitability, and key operating metrics to support decision-making
• Assist with budgeting, pricing analysis, contract review, and financial planning initiatives
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement operational improvements to increase scalability and effectiveness
• Provide financial and operational insights to leadership and key stakeholders

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support ERP implementation, system upgrades, and business process transformation initiatives
• Develop and maintain standardized operating procedures and internal documentation
• Ensure reporting accuracy, data integrity, and process consistency across business functions
• Lead initiatives focused on automation, workflow optimization, and operational efficiency

Strategic Projects & Growth Initiatives

• Participate in strategic planning and business improvement projects
• Analyze operational and financial data to identify growth opportunities and performance trends
• Support cross-functional initiatives that improve profitability, customer experience, and operational effectiveness
• Assist leadership in advancing key projects and organizational priorities

Team Leadership

• Lead and support remote accounting, administrative, and operational team members
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and support employee development
• Coordinate activities across multiple teams to ensure alignment with business objectives
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and results-oriented team culture

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• CPA designation completed or in progress, with successful completion of CPA examinations preferred
• 3-7 years of progressive experience in public accounting, finance, business operations, consulting, or a related field
• Big Four public accounting experience is required
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
• Experience supporting process improvement, operational transformation, or systems implementation projects
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Experience with inventory management, ERP systems, or operational finance is considered an asset
• Previous experience leading remote or geographically dispersed teams is considered an asset
• Exposure to manufacturing, distribution, construction, or other operationally focused industries is an asset

Why Join

This is a unique opportunity to step into a broad business leadership role with significant exposure to senior decision-makers and strategic initiatives. The organization offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where high performers can make a measurable impact, develop cross-functional expertise, and grow into increasingly senior leadership responsibilities as the business continues to expand.