Senior Accountant

Kelly; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Opportunity for permanent placement

Collaborative environment

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Accountant passionate about financial analytics and process improvement. The role offers a hybrid work model with 4 days onsite and entails responsibilities in financial analysis, stakeholder management, and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and over 5 years of relevant experience. This position has the potential for contract extension or permanent placement based on performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years accounting/finance experience in banking or financial services.
• Solid hands-on experience with balance sheets and regional P&L analysis.
• Expertise in interpreting complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed balance sheet interpretation and financial analysis.
• Analyze regional P&L statements and business drivers.
• Partner with finance and business teams to enhance financial reporting.

Skills

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel (macros/VBA)

Python scripting

Job description

Work Model: Hybrid (4 days onsite per week)

Location: Downtown Toronto

Duration: 6 Months (High potential for extension or permanent placement)

Are you an experienced Senior Accounting or Finance professional passionate about financial analytics and process improvement? We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Accountant to join a high‑performing Product Control / Finance team within a leading financial institution. This is an exceptional opportunity to work closely with cross‑functional stakeholders and make a direct impact in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed balance sheet interpretation and financial analysis relating to banking and capital markets activities
• Analyze regional P&L statements, business drivers, and support entity structure and revenue transfer reviews
• Partner with finance and business teams to enhance financial reporting and drive process improvements
• Contribute to ad‑hoc analytics, documentation, and reporting requirements while identifying risks and trends
• Support tax analysis and ensure strict compliance with internal controls and policies

Must‑Have Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory)
• 5+ years’ accounting/finance experience in banking or financial services
• Solid hands‑on experience with balance sheets and regional P&L analysis
• Expertise in interpreting complex financial data
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications

• CPA or CFA designation
• Capital markets product knowledge
• Experience with regional tax, entity structures, or revenue transfer analysis
• Technical proficiency in Excel (macros/VBA) or Python scripting

Why Join

• Hybrid work model (4 anchor days onsite per week)
• Make a tangible impact on financial analytics and process innovation
• High potential for contract extension or permanent hire based on performance
• Collaborate with industry‑leading teams on high‑profile initiatives

Ready to join a collaborative, high‑performing team? Apply today or reach out for more information.

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