Senior Accountant

Impact Recruitment; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a growing professional services firm in Vancouver, seeks a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to oversee client accounting and external financial reporting. Ideal background includes public practice with audit, transitioning to client-facing reporting roles, and readiness for Manager-level responsibilities.

The role covers diverse public-company clients across industries, with exposure to cross-border reporting and international teams.

Qualifications

• Public accounting background with audit experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with public company financial reporting is an asset.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to manage client relationships and deliver reporting outputs.
• Strong communication skills across senior and junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements under IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Prepare schedules, notes, MD&A and other reporting materials.
• Prepare and review cash flow statements and related docs.
• Create and review technical memos on complex transactions.
• Coordinate internal and external financial reporting processes.
• Support development and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Maintain capitalization tables and equity records.
• Serve as a key point of contact with client management.
• Identify risks and work with clients to address them.
• Support and mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate with teams across international offices.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit experience

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Client relationship management

Communication skills

CPA designation preferred

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Our client is a growing professional services organization seeking a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager to join its Vancouver team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a public practice background, ideally in audit, who is looking to transition into a client-facing financial reporting role. The organization is open to candidates currently operating at the Manager level, as well as strong Senior Accountants ready to take the next step in their careers.

The role provides exposure to a diverse portfolio of public-company clients across industries such as mining, cryptocurrency, technology, and entertainment, with companies listed primarily in Canada and the United States.

About the Role

Working closely with senior team members, you will manage your own portfolio of clients and support their accounting and external financial reporting requirements.

Compensation:

$90,000 - $100,000

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP.
• Preparing supporting schedules, financial statement notes, MD&A and other reporting materials.
• Preparing and reviewing cash flow statements and related documentation.
• Preparing and reviewing technical accounting memos for complex transactions, including revenue recognition, purchase price allocations, and equity instruments.
• Coordinating internal and external financial reporting processes.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Maintaining capitalization tables and related equity records.
• Building strong relationships with client management and serving as a key point of contact.
• Identifying accounting, reporting, and business risks and working with clients to address them.
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members.
• Collaborating with teams across multiple international offices.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in accounting, audit and/or financial reporting.
• Public accounting experience, particularly in audit, is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with public companies or in complex financial reporting environments is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or U.S. GAAP.
• Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements and related disclosures.
• Exposure to technical accounting matters.
• CPA designation preferred; candidates nearing completion of their CPA may also be considered.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple client relationships.
• Tagalog language skills would be considered an asset.

Industry-specific experience is not required. The primary focus is on finding someone with strong accounting experience, sound technical knowledge, and the ability to adapt to a diverse client portfolio.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a strong opportunity for a public practice accountant who enjoys technical accounting and financial reporting but is looking to move into a more hands-on, client-facing environment. The role offers direct ownership of client relationships and exposure to a broad range of public and international companies.

At Aplin - together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems - we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.