Senior Accountant

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nch’ḵay̓ Development Corporation in West Vancouver, BC, seeks a Senior Accountant for a 12-month maternity leave coverage. The role oversees full-cycle accounting across multiple entities, ensuring IFRS compliance and accurate consolidated reporting.

You will mentor junior staff, partner with project teams, and support audits within a values-driven Indigenous organization. The ideal candidate has a CPA designation or equivalent, at least 4 years’ experience, and strong proficiency in IFRS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA designation or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in full-cycle accounting across multiple entities.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and Canadian accounting standards understanding.
• Experience with project accounting and associated cost tracking.
• Proven ability to mentor junior accounting staff and collaborate with teams.
• Proficiency with general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with QuickBooks and NetSuite is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform full-cycle accounting for multiple entities, ensuring IFRS compliance.
• Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support decision making.
• Manage project accounting, including costs for operations and future projects.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters.
• Develop and implement accounting policies to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Mentor junior staff and guide them on accounting issues and processes.
• Advise on technical accounting approaches, including IFRS 16.
• Review GL accounts, bank statements, and other financial documents.
• Support audits and reconciliations; resolve discrepancies in ERP system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and coordinate with auditors.
• Prepare GST, WCB, and government remittances; file tax returns.

Skills

Full cycle accounting

Project accounting

Mentoring junior staff

IFRS knowledge

Canadian accounting standards

General ledger & close

Month-end close

MS Office

Accounting software

First Nations experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Job description

The Senior Accountant is a full-time 12 month term position supporting a maternity leave, based at Nch’ḵay̓’s Head Office on the Squamish Nation’s Xwemélch’stn (Capilano) Reserve in West Vancouver, B.C. Your work will contribute to the Nation’s economic growth and development, and to creating new and sustainable economic opportunities for generations of Squamish People. As an Indigenous organization that is wholly owned by the Squamish Nation, it’s important to us that all our Team Members are aligned with the Nation’s values: Úxwumixw, Snew̓íyelh, Wanáxws, Siyám̓in, Nexwnínew̓, and Stélmexw. We encourage you to read about the meaning and significance of these values here.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for completing the daily accounting operations (full-cycle), of multiple entities, ensuring compliance, and preparing consolidated financial reports & statements. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of IFRS, excellent analytical skills, strong attention to deadlines, and the ability to work collaboratively with different teams.

This role is an 12 month term position supporting a maternity leave.

Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountabilities

• Complete day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements and reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights into financial performance to support decision-making processes.
• Responsibility for project accounting across the business, including creating, maintaining and reviewing costs associated with operational and future projects.
• Business partnering with internal and external project partners.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in financial reporting.
• Support and mentor junior accounting staff and guide them on accounting issues and processes.
• Advise on technical accounting approaches, for example, IFRS 16
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and other financial documents.
• Support the implementation and conduct regular audits and reconciliations to identify and resolve any discrepancies in the ERP system.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve accounting issues and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and local tax regulations and coordinate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
• Prepare monthly reports as required, including GST, WCB, and government remittances.
• Prepare and file tax returns and other statutory reporting.

Other

• Perform other duties as required.

Reporting Responsibilities and Authorities from Supervisor

• Accounting Manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; or equivalent preferred.
• A Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA) designation or equivalent, such as an CPA (US) or ACCA (UK) is required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience of full cycle accounting.
• Strong experience in project accounting.
• Experience mentoring junior accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Canadian accounting principles and regulations.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Self‑motivated and results‑focused
• Good organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial data to non‑financial stakeholders.
• Elevated levels of integrity and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines and procedures and as a member of a team.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Ability to set and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Office software (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks, NetSuite)
• Experience working with First Nations is an asset.