Senior Accountant

Altis; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis Technology in Ottawa, ON is seeking a Senior Accountant to own day-to-day accounting across multiple entities. You will drive month-end closes, financial reporting, and key reconciliations while partnering with leadership to improve controls and processes.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting within construction/real estate contexts, CPA designation or candidacy preferred, and strong ASPE and Excel/QuickBooks capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in construction, restoration, real estate, or project-based environments.
• CPA designation or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with ASPE financial reporting, month-end close, AP/AR, billing, and external reviews.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, cost-to-complete accounting, revenue recognition, and multi-entity reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis across multiple entities.
• Oversee job costing, WIP reporting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
• Manage AP/AR, billing, collections, and rolling 13-week cash flow forecasts.
• Oversee property accounting, including rent rolls, PADs, intercompany transactions, and partners' capital.
• Coordinate year-end financial statements, external accounting engagements, corporate tax filings, and HST compliance.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, and accounting processes.

Skills

Excel (pivot & lookups)

QuickBooks Online

Job costing & WIP

Revenue recognition

Education

CPA designation or active CPA candidacy

Tools

ASPE reporting framework

ADP payroll

Job description

Location: Ottawa, ON (Full-time, On-site)

Language: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 commensurate with experience

About the Opportunity

Are you a hands‑on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and making a meaningful impact? We're looking for a Senior Accountant to join a growing organization in the restoration and real estate sectors. This is an opportunity to lead day‑to‑day accounting operations across multiple entities while helping strengthen financial reporting and support business growth.

Reporting to the CFO, you'll work closely with project managers, operational leaders, and executives to deliver accurate financial insights and drive improvements. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys solving complex accounting challenges, and wants to make a visible difference.

What's In It for You

• A permanent, full‑time opportunity with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Direct exposure to executive leadership and the opportunity to take ownership of a growing accounting portfolio.
• A collaborative, hands‑on environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.
• Opportunities to strengthen financial processes, influence decisions, and grow professionally.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead month‑end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and variance analysis across multiple entities.
• You'll oversee job costing, work‑in‑progress (WIP) reporting, revenue recognition, and project profitability analysis.
• You'll manage AP/AR, billing, collections, and rolling 13‑week cash flow forecasts.
• You'll oversee property accounting, including rent rolls, PADs, intercompany transactions, and partners' capital.
• You'll coordinate year‑end financial statements, external accounting engagements, corporate tax filings, and HST compliance.
• You'll partner with operational leaders to improve financial controls, reporting accuracy, and accounting processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in construction, restoration, real estate, or project‑based environments.
• CPA designation or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred.
• Strong experience with ASPE financial reporting, month‑end close, AP/AR, billing, and external review or Notice to Reader engagements.
• Advanced QuickBooks Online and Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP, cost‑to‑complete accounting, revenue recognition, and multi‑entity reconciliations and eliminations.
• Working knowledge of Canadian corporate tax and HST requirements. Property accounting, PADs, ADP payroll, WSIB, and union remittances are assets.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the discretion and independence to manage competing priorities.

Note from the Hiring Manager

"We're looking for someone who takes pride in owning the details but also sees the bigger picture. Someone who can bring structure, improve processes, and become a trusted partner to our leadership team."

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions.

Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly.

However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.

Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision.

On occasion, we also use AI‑assisted tools to help review applications.