Senior Accountant

Harlo Entertainment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Unlimited vacation

Exclusive portfolio perks

Job summary

Harlo Entertainment is a Toronto-based operator, management and private equity company with over 30 years of experience in hospitality and entertainment. We seek a Senior Accountant to oversee financial reporting across multiple entities, reporting to the SVP of Finance.

You’ll manage accounts, reconciliations, and compliance while supporting growth across brands in our portfolio. You will work with QuickBooks Online, handle month-end close, and collaborate within a fast-paced, people-first

Qualifications

• Bachelor or college-level credential in accounting or business with relevant experience.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Complete bank account reconciliations and monitor cash flow for several companies
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payables for multiple companies.
• Process inter-company transactions and reconciliations
• Maintain HST accounts, filings and interactions with agencies
• Maintains electronic record retention for all documents.
• Completes month end closing process and prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Complies with federal, provincial, and municipal legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor degree or College Diploma in business/management with specialization in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Harlo Entertainment is a Toronto-based operator, management and private equity company, delivering value over 30 years of aggregate experience in both the hospitality and entertainment industry. With first-hand insights and perspectives, Harlo Entertainment defines best-in-class, luxury experience and is deeply committed to the highest level of guest satisfaction.

We are a collection of diverse individuals with unique skill sets and subject matter expertise focused on building and scaling ventures. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple high-profile, growing brands including Shake Shack Canada, Kasa Moto, Mimi Chinese, Sunnys Chinese, Linny's, Shinji Japanese, Playbook Commons, Valerie, Roses Social and more. Check out our website to learn more: www.harloentertainment.com We are a people-first culture. We strive to create great outcomes and to establish win-win partnerships through integrity, reliability, inclusivity, and great communication. Our greatest asset is our people, as they are the powerhouses behind our outcomes.

As an integral member of the Finance Team, the Senior Accountant is an experienced, business-minded professional with an entrepreneurial spirit. This is a current vacancy and we are looking for someone to oversee and manage financial reporting of our accounting department reporting to our SVP of Finance.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops system to account for financial transactions by establishing a chart of accounts; defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Complete bank account reconciliations and monitor cash flow for several companies
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payables for multiple companies.
• Process inter-company transactions and reconciliations
• Maintain HST accounts, filings and interactions with agencies
• Maintains electronic record retention for all documents.
• Completes month end closing process and prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Complies with federal, provincial, and municipal legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or College Diploma in the field of business/management with specialization in accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced changing environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to learn quickly and self-motivate while working independently and/or collaborating as part of a team.
• Experience with financial software packages including QuickBooks Online.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing to work additional hours during busy periods such as month end/year end, as needed

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, including comprehensive benefits and unlimited vacation
• Opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment
• Dynamic and fun office culture with colleagues who share the same core values
• Exclusive perks from our portfolio companies, including restaurants and fitness studios
• Direct workplace access to TTC St. Clair Station (currently working remotely in COVID-19 crisis)