Senior Accountant

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory is seeking a Senior Accountant in Canada to lead day-to-day accounting operations, streamline reporting, and strengthen internal controls. The role involves overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and month-end closes while coordinating with departments on budgets and costing for SKUs.

The position offers opportunities to advance toward a Controller role as the organization scales, with a focus on improving processes and financial insights across the company.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounting with a strong grasp of accounts payable, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and government filings.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical abilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to identify process improvements and contribute to team success.

Responsibilities

• Leading day-to-day accounting operations and overseeing Accounts Receivable and Payroll as they relate to month-end
• Preparing accurate analysis of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Managing Accounts Payable and preparing bank reconciliations
• Leading month-end and year-end close processes
• Preparing government reporting and remittances while ensuring full compliance with government regulations
• Managing cash flow forecasting, inventory accounting, and COGS accuracy
• Liaising with all departments to prepare annual budgets and maintaining costing analysis for all SKUs
• Preparing raw material variance reporting and conveying results to operations and management
• Monitoring the success of marketing campaigns as they relate to finance
• Ensuring tight internal controls over the accounting department and ERP System

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Proactive mindset

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional to join a growing organization as a Senior Accountant. This role offers the chance to lead day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and manage strong internal controls. If you’re someone who enjoys supporting strategic decision-making across departments, optimizing systems, and providing financial insights, this could be a great next step, offering a defined pathway to evolve into a future Controller role as the company scales.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading day-to-day accounting operations and overseeing Accounts Receivable and Payroll as they relate to month-end
• Preparing accurate analysis of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Managing Accounts Payable and preparing bank reconciliations
• Leading month-end and year-end close processes
• Preparing government reporting and remittances while ensuring full compliance with government regulations
• Managing cash flow forecasting, inventory accounting, and COGS accuracy
• Liaising with all departments to prepare annual budgets and maintaining costing analysis for all SKUs
• Preparing raw material variance reporting and conveying results to operations and management
• Monitoring the success of marketing campaigns as they relate to finance
• Ensuring tight internal controls over the accounting department and ERP System

What You’ll Need to Be Successful:

• Proven experience in accounting, with a strong grasp of accounts payable, reconciliations, and reporting
• Solid understanding of financial regulations, compliance, and government filings
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and analytical abilities
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to identify process improvements and contribute to team success